Generative AI for Everyday Business Tasks

Schedule

Mon Nov 24 2025 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Exeter College Future Skills Centre | Exeter, EN

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Free workshop and networking event introducing businesses to AI and automation at Exeter's Future Skills Centre
About this Event

Prosper and the Growth Hub invites you to this free AI and automation event tailored for businesses in Devon, including Plymouth and Torbay.

Are you a small or medium sized business (SME), a micro business, sole trader, or community interest company (CIC)? Join us for a free workshop "Generative AI for Everyday Business Tasks."

Delivered by Lisa Lessware (Digital Business Advisor at the Growth Hub) and Lindsay Lucus (Head of Training and Consultancy at Cosmic), this hands-on workshop will demonstrate practical AI applications that you can use straight away - no tech expertise required!

In this workshop, you'll learn:

  • How Artificial Intelligence can support everday business tasks, e.g., HR, Sales, Marketing, and Finance functions,
  • How AI can help you streamline tasks, enhance productivity, and give your business a competitive edge,
  • Ways to create engaging social media posts and create marketing strategies using AI,
  • Practical strategies for integrating AI into your daily business operations to save time and boost results.

This free workshop is ideal for anyone looking to enhance their business performance using AI, automation, and modern marketing techniques.

Spaces are limited, so booking is essential.

The event will take place at the Future Skills Centre in the Touchdown room. There is free parking on site, and the event will include refreshments.

Photos will be taken on the day for the purposes of reporting and marketing. If you do not wish for your photo to be taken, please mention this to one of the Devon County Council staff members on the day.


This event is exclusively for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs), Micro businesses, Sole Traders, and Community Interest Companies (CICs) in Devon, Plymouth, and Torbay.

This workshop is delivered by Prosper, Digital Link, and Train4Tomorrow.



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Prosper is a UK Shared Prosperity Funded business support programme, delivered by Devon County Council in partnership with Mid Devon District Council, East Devon District Council and Exeter City Council. Free support is available to SMEs, sole traders, micro busineses, CICs, and start-ups in Mid Devon, East Devon, and Exeter.

Prosper is funded by the UK government through the The UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) proactively supports the delivery of the UK-government's five national missions: pushing power out to communities everywhere, with a specific focus to help kickstart economic growth and promoting opportunities in all parts of the UK.

For more information about Prosper, please visit www.businessinfopoint.co.uk/prosper or register for the programme here: www.heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk/prosper-sign-up

Please see Prosper's privacy policy to see how we store and manage your data.



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Digital Link delivers a range of support aimed at raising awareness, knowledge, and understanding of digital oprtions and by connecting businesses to digital support schemes. Free digital support is available to small businesses across Devon, Somerset, Plymouth, and Torbay.

The Digital Link service is fully funded under the Local Growth Fund for the Heart of the South West area. Somerset Council is the Accountable Body. The Digital Link service is managed and delivered by Devon County Council.

For more information about Digital Link, please visit www.heartofswgrowthhub.co.uk/digital-link

Please see the Growth Hub's privacy policy to see how we store and manage your data.


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Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses of up to 16 weeks providing opportunities to upskill and progress in their career. Courses include Digital Skills, Construction, Management, Health and Social Care, Early Years, are more and are available for adults aged 19+ living in Devon and Cornwall.

For more information about Train4Tomorrow bootcamps, please visit www.train4tomorrow.org.uk

For the list of digital skills courses available, please visit www.train4tomorrow.org.uk/bootcamps/digital

Please see the Train4Tomorrow privacy policy to see how we store and manage your data.


Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration and Refreshments

Info: Registration and refreshments from 9:00, with the workshop starting at 9:30.


🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Session 1 - AI & Digital Marketing
Host: Lisa Lessware, Digital Business Advisor (Digital Link)

Info: Join Lisa for an engaging introductory session exploring the latest in digital marketing and AI-driven business tools. In this session, we'll cover AI-powered marketing strategies and practical applications, including email automation and content creation.


🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 2 - AI & Software Solutions
Host: Lindsay Lucus, Head of Training and Consultancy (Cosmic)

Info: Join Lindsay for a practical session exploring how to use AI and other tools to design, test, and deliver offerings that solve real problems, differentiate your brand, and drive business growth. With over 18 years' experience in building digital and software solutions, Lindsay will outline how to use customer insights, rapid testing, and modern tools to bring ideas to market more effectively and with greater impact.


🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Networking Lunch

Info: An opportunity to network with other local businesses and learn how to access additional fully funded digital support programmes and workshops over some light refreshments.


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