The Clear Work Series: AI & Automation for Everyday Business

Feeling overloaded by email, paperwork or routine admin?

Curious about AI but unsure what’s actually useful — and what’s just noise?

This session focuses on everyday working life rather than tools or trends. It’s designed to help small businesses and self-employed professionals understand where automation can genuinely reduce workload — and where it’s often unnecessary.

This is not a technical workshop.
It’s a practical, plain-spoken session about clarity and judgement in modern work.

What We’ll Cover

• Where AI can genuinely help with routine admin
• Where it’s often misunderstood or overused
• How to reduce email and paperwork pressure safely
• What to automate — and what to leave alone
• How to approach AI without overwhelm

You’ll leave with 2–3 simple, practical ideas you can apply immediately.

Who It’s For

• Freelancers
• Small business owners
• Tradespeople
• Consultants
• Anyone juggling admin-heavy work

No technical background required.

What Previous Attendees Said

• “Easily digestible — not too techy.”
• “A good step when you feel like you’re drowning in admin.”
• “Seeing how simple it is — and that it isn’t expensive.”
• “So many different kinds of businesses there — everyone could see how it applied to them.”

Tickets

Early Bird: £7.50
Standard: £10

Early Bird tickets are limited and will increase once allocated.

Specifically for the event @ Clockwise:
''Clockwise is excited to partner with Robert James Lucas to host his workshop once again. Attendees will enjoy a lunch during the workshop plus a free trial day voucher for our Club Lounge - usable on the within 30 days from the event (worth £30 + VAT). You’ll also have access to complimentary voucher for coffee or tea working from one of the city’s leading coworking spaces.''

In general little burp about Clockwise Edinburgh Leith
Located in what was originally a bonded warehouse, Commercial Quay, the building has been converted to create stunning open-plan office space to suit any business. Period features like block windows, wooden beams and brickwork have been carefully restored to retain a sense of charm. There’s a micro-brewery Lost in Leith on-site with outside seating for sunny days.Clockwise offers flexible workspaces including hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices and fully equipped meeting rooms. Whether you’re dropping in or settling in long‑term, you can get professional spaces, great amenities and exciting events.Private Office Edinburgh Leith & Meeting Rooms | Clockwise

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