Andrew was the keynote speaker at the Panta Rei Academy in Slovenia, speaking about the opportunities for AI for small business owners.
The Academy has been hosting large-scale seminars and events to empower entrepreneurs and business professionals to achieve remarkable success since 2014.
He presented two 90-minute sessions to an engaged audience of 400 small business owners.
Session 1: Unlocking Growth: How AI Can Supercharge Your Small Business
This session explored how AI can help small businesses streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and open new revenue streams. Attendees were inspired by real-world examples of how AI can empower them to scale and thrive in competitive markets.
The session covered:
• Understanding AI Basics: Gain a clear understanding of what AI is and how it’s small businesses
• Identify Opportunities: Learn how to pinpoint areas in your business where AI can make a significant impact, such as operations, customer service, or marketing
• Build an AI Strategy: Discover the steps to create a tailored AI adoption plan aligned with your business goals
• Foster a Digital Mindset: Develop curiosity and adaptability within your team to embrace AI tools effectively
• Take the First Steps: Leave the session with a list of immediate actions to begin integrating AI into your business
Session 2: AI Toolkit: the tools to transform your business
Andrew provided an additional 90-minute session consisting of live demonstrations of a range of AI tools, along with an extended Q&A session with the audience.
This session provided small business owners with actionable insights and practical tools to harness the power of AI effectively, with the focus on delivering value through examples and steps the audience could implement immediately.
The session covered
• Essential Tools: Andrew demonstrated the top AI tools for marketing, customer service, and operations
• Saving Time and Costs: The audience saw how AI can streamline processes like scheduling, bookkeeping, and customer support while reducing expenses
• Enhancing Customer Engagement: Discover how chatbots and personalisation tools can improve customer experiences and loyalty.
• Boost Marketing Efficiency: How using AI-driven platforms can create content, target audiences effectively, and optimise campaigns.
As in every talk, Andrew left the audience with actionable steps as well as a personalised website that listed all of the tools and resources he mentioned.
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