The AI Blueprint for SMEs

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 am UTC+13:00

Mahitahi Colab, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010 | Nelson

Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce
Publisher/HostNelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce
The AI Blueprint for SMEs
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The clock is ticking. AI is already changing your industry ... are you ready?
Join this free information session with Richard Butler (ARCAINA) to uncover the critical AI strategies every business needs to know before its too late.
From protecting your position to turning AI into profit, you’ll leave with the knowledge and clarity to improve & future-proof your business.
This event will cover:
🤖The Hidden Threats Stealing Your Future
Uncover the real dangers small businesses face as AI rewrites the rules from faster competitors to vanishing customers and why pretending you’re safe is the biggest risk of all.
🤖Simple Moves That Create an Unfair Edge
See how everyday businesses are using AI to slash wasted hours, out-market rivals, and win customers while others are still stuck in “old ways" of working.
🤖What To Do When AI Disrupts Your Industry
Walk away with a clear action plan: how to respond, adapt, and pivot so your business doesn’t just survive the AI shift ... it thrives because of it.
Meet your host:
Richard Butler is a technology veteran and small business champion. With decades of experience behind him, he’s become the trusted guide for owners navigating the flood of risk, change, and uncertainty that comes with today’s tech. As a board member of the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce and co-founder of the AI Sandbox, Richard brings a rare perspective blending deep technical expertise with a frontline understanding of what local businesses actually need to thrive.
His real superpower? Cutting through complexity. Richard translates confusing tech into clear, business-first strategies that drive results. His philosophy is simple: “Get to the heart of what holds people back ...and remove it.” Above all, he’s passionate about empowering businesses to turn vulnerability into resilience — so they’re not just protected, but positioned to grow stronger in the face of disruption.
Please register online to attend: https://www.arcaina.com/
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Mahitahi Colab, Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, 322 Hardy Street, Nelson, New Zealand 7010, New Zealand

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