Masterclass: Practical AI for Small Businesses

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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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

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

Info: • Why Skills Matter More Than Tools
• The AI Skills Hierarchy
• Developing Your AI Literacy
• Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
• Skills Development Roadmap

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Hatchery (RB323), The Rose Bowl, Leeds, United Kingdom

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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