Small Business AI Workshop @ DASA

Small Business AI Intro Workshop: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Your Business

Description:
The Small Business AI Intro Workshop is designed to help small business owners understand and leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, enhance customer experience, and increase profitability. In this hands-on session, Fran Harris will introduce you to the basics of AI and show you how small businesses can apply AI tools and technologies to automate tasks, improve decision-making, and stay competitive in today’s fast-paced market. From AI-driven marketing strategies to automating customer service and inventory management, this workshop will provide you with practical insights and actionable strategies to implement AI in your business and drive growth.

Target Audience:

• Small business owners looking to explore how AI can streamline their operations and improve efficiency.

• Entrepreneurs who want to enhance customer experience and make data-driven decisions using AI tools.

• Business managers and team leaders looking to integrate AI into their workflow and enhance productivity.

• Tech-savvy professionals who want to learn how to apply AI technologies to business tasks without being a data scientist or AI expert.

• Solopreneurs seeking to automate routine tasks, such as customer support, marketing, and scheduling, to save time and focus on growth.

• Startups that want to get ahead of the competition by incorporating AI early in their business journey.

• Small business consultants and advisors interested in learning how to guide their clients in adopting AI solutions.

Objectives:

1. Understand AI Basics: Gain a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence, its capabilities, and how it can be used by small businesses to solve real-world problems.

2. Identify AI Applications for Small Businesses: Learn about the key AI applications that can benefit your business, including customer service chatbots, automated marketing, inventory management, and data analysis.

3. Leverage AI for Marketing: Discover how to use AI-driven tools to enhance your marketing strategies, from personalized email campaigns to predictive analytics and content creation.

4. Automate Routine Tasks: Explore AI-powered tools that can automate tasks like scheduling, invoicing, and customer support, saving you time and resources.

5. Enhance Customer Experience with AI: Learn how to use AI to improve customer interactions, from chatbots and virtual assistants to personalized product recommendations and support.

6. Make Smarter Business Decisions: Understand how AI can help you analyze data to make informed business decisions, optimize pricing, and forecast trends.

7. Integrate AI into Your Business: Get practical advice on how to begin incorporating AI into your existing systems and workflows, with examples of easy-to-use tools for small businesses.

8. Maximize Efficiency and Cost Savings: Discover how AI can help you reduce operational costs, improve productivity, and optimize your business processes for greater efficiency.

9. Understand AI Tools and Platforms: Get introduced to popular AI tools and platforms that small businesses can easily implement, including CRM systems, AI-driven analytics tools, and customer service automation.

10. Take Action with AI: Leave the workshop with a roadmap for implementing AI in your business, including immediate next steps, tools to explore, and strategies for long-term success.