Market Opportunity
Small business owners work 60+ hours/week and can't research AI tools. A workshop series showing exactly how to use AI for: marketing, customer service, bookkeeping, inventory, and HR — with specific tools and templates — saves owners 10+ hours/week.
The Idea
Offer 'AI for Small Business' workshop series. 4 workshops: AI Marketing (social media, email, ads), AI Operations (scheduling, inventory, bookkeeping), AI Customer Service (chatbots, email responses), AI HR (job descriptions, onboarding, policies). Practical, hands-on with specific tools. Price $49–99 per workshop or $149 bundle.
Key to Success
- Show TIME SAVINGS in minutes — 'this AI workflow saves 3 hours/week on social media' is the buying trigger
- Use FREE or low-cost AI tools — small business owners won't buy enterprise software
- Provide 'Small Business AI Stack' cheat sheet — one-page summary of recommended tools by business function
AI Tools to Leverage: ChatGPT, Canva, QuickBooks, Mailchimp, Zapier