Masterclass: Practical AI for Small Businesses
Schedule
Wed May 13 2026 at 08:00 am to 09:30 am
UTC+01:00Location
The Hatchery (RB323) | Leeds, EN
About this Event
Masterclass: Practical AI for Small Businesses
Discover how to harness AI for your business in three practical steps: starting with Google's free NotebookLM to unlock insights from your existing documents, progressing to custom AI assistants equipped with productivity tools that can actually do things for your business, and developing the skills to use AI strategically and effectively.
Dr Alan Shaw will provide live demonstrations showing how small businesses can automate content creation, market research, scheduling, and data analysis – without technical expertise or large budgets. You'll leave with a clear roadmap for integrating AI into your operations, starting today.
No prior AI experience required. Bring your business challenges and discover how AI can help solve them.
Date: 13th May 2026
Time: 8:00–9:30am
Led by: Dr Alan Shaw - Machine Learning and AI Specialist.
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Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Introduction & NotebookLM Deep Dive
Info: • Why AI Matters for Small Businesses
• Google NotebookLM Demonstration
• What it is and why it's perfect for beginners
• Live Demo: Example Business Use Cases
🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:05 AM
Building Custom AI Assistants with Tools
Info: • Transition: From Passive to Active AI
• Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP)
• What are MCPs?
• Why This Matters for Small Businesses
• Live Demonstration: Building a Business Assistant
• Set Up the Assistant
• The AI Productivity Tools
• An Example Business Scenario
🕑: 09:05 AM - 09:25 AM
The Importance of Skills
Info: • Why Skills Matter More Than Tools
• The AI Skills Hierarchy
• Developing Your AI Literacy
• Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
• Skills Development Roadmap
🕑: 09:25 AM - 09:30 AM
Wrap-Up & Resources
Where is it happening?
The Hatchery (RB323), The Rose Bowl, Leeds, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00
