AI Without the Overwhelm: Practical AI for Real Businesses
About this Event
AI is not coming later. It is already here.
And in a lot of businesses, people are already using it quietly, randomly and without much structure.
Someone has had a play with ChatGPT.
Someone else has found an image tool.
Someone is asking one-line questions and copying the first answer.
Someone is treating AI like Google with a shiny jacket on.
That is fine as a starting point, but it is not a plan.
If you run a small business, work for yourself, manage a small team, run a charity or CIC, or support clients every day, now is the time to understand what AI can actually do, how to use it properly, and where it fits into real working life.
This workshop is for business owners and small organisations who want practical, plain-English help without the jargon, hype or overwhelm.
No technical knowledge required.
No confusing language.
No scare tactics.
Just useful AI for real businesses.
What this workshop will help you understand
You will learn:
✔ What AI actually is
✔ What AI can and cannot do
✔ How it can save time in everyday business tasks
✔ Where tools like ChatGPT can be useful
✔ How to ask better questions and get better answers
✔ What not to paste into AI tools
✔ Why simple AI guardrails matter
✔ How to use AI without making everything sound generic
This is not about becoming a tech expert.
It is about understanding enough to use AI confidently, safely and sensibly in your own business.
What we will cover
What AI actually is
A plain-English explanation of what AI can do, what it cannot do, and why so many businesses are talking about it.
Where AI can save time
We will look at practical examples for:
emails
admin
customer replies
social media
blogs and newsletters
research
planning
ideas
meeting notes
content repurposing
Prompting made simple
You will learn a simple way to ask better questions so you get better answers from AI tools.
Most people are not getting poor results because AI is useless. They are getting poor results because they are asking vague questions.
We will fix that.
Five things you can use straight away
You will leave with practical ideas you can start using the same day, including better emails, content ideas, customer replies, planning support and simple admin help.
How to use AI safely
We will also cover the basics around safe use, including what not to paste into AI tools, how to check answers, and why businesses may need simple AI policies or guardrails.
Because once different people start using different AI tools without any structure, that is where problems can creep in.
You will also receive
✔ AI Starter Prompt Pack
✔ Recommended tools list
✔ AI dos and don’ts
✔ Practical examples
✔ Time to ask questions
✔ Refreshments and networking
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is ideal for:
small business owners
consultants
coaches
freelancers
solopreneurs
charities
CICs
local independent businesses
businesses with 1 to 10 staff
anyone who feels curious but overwhelmed by AI
No previous AI experience is needed.
You can come if you have never used AI before.
You can also come if you have had a play with ChatGPT but know you are probably only scratching the surface.
About your host
Kaye Nicholson is the Founder of GrowthZone AI, a North East AI consultancy and AI educator helping businesses save time, reduce admin and feel more confident using AI.
Kaye brings 30 years of business experience across marketing, customer service, sales, project management, software, telecoms, utilities and energy.
Her strength is making complicated things feel simple, practical and usable.
Her approach is straightforward:
No jargon.
No scare tactics.
No overcomplicated systems.
Just practical AI for real businesses.
Why now?
AI is moving quickly, but that does not mean you need to panic.
It does mean you need to understand the basics, know what is useful, and start putting simple, sensible habits in place.
This workshop will help you do that.
Spaces are limited to keep the session friendly, practical and interactive.
If you have been meaning to get your head around AI, this is a good place to start.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 39.00 to GBP 95.00
