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SUMMARY:AI For Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Small Business Britain is thrilled to deliver the AI For Small Business programme\, supported by BT Group\, to help small business owners unlock the power of AI and make their lives easier while streamlining operations. Whether it’s enhancing communication\, automating tasks\, or supercharging marketing efforts\, the academy has everything you need! \nJoin the programme to help you sharpen your digital skills to stay ahead of the curve. \nCourse dates \n  \n\nModule 1 – 15th September 10am\nModule 2 – 22nd September 10am\nModule 3 – 29th September 10am\nModule 4 – 6th October 10am\nModule 5 – 13th October 10am\nModule 6 – 20th October 10am\n\n\nA special thanks to BT Group for partnering with us on this programme
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/ai-for-small-business/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AI
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SUMMARY:Ask the Expert: How AI Can Help Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:With so much talk about AI\, what does it actually mean for small businesses like yours? There’s so much being said about AI right now\, but it can be tricky to know what’s useful and what’s just hype.\n\nThat’s exactly why we’re bringing you a one-off live Q&A\, packed with practical advice and honest answers to the most common (and most confusing!) questions about AI.\n\nJoin Small Business Britain and BT Group on Thursday 28th August at 10:00 AM for Ask the Expert: How AI Can Help Your Small Business.\n\nThis is a live\, interactive session with some of the UK’s leading AI experts. No jargon\, no pressure\, just clear\, helpful insight. Whether you’re completely new to AI\, feeling unsure about where to begin\, or already using tools in your day-to-day\, this is your chance to learn more and ask anything.\n\nWe’ll explore real-world examples\, bust common myths\, and show how AI can help with everything from saving time and boosting productivity to improving customer experience. Got a question? Submit it in advance or ask it live on the day\, our panel is here to help.\n\nIf you’ve ever wondered: – Is AI right for my business? – How do I start using AI without overcomplicating things? – What are the quick wins I can try today? …then this session is for you.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/ask-the-expert-how-ai-can-help-your-small-business/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:AI,Learning and development,Online Event,Zoom
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SUMMARY:Ai Simplified: Is your SME ready to harness AI’s transformative power?
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway for an exciting event focused on demystifying AI for small and medium-sized enterprises. \nLearn how AI can revolutionise your business operations and drive growth. Discover practical strategies to implement AI solutions tailored to your SME’s needs. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unlock the full potential of AI for your business. \nDiscover practical strategies to implement AI solutions tailored to your SME’s needs. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to unlock the full potential of AI for your business. \nSpeakers: \nIngrid Folland CEO Japeto \nLara Fox Director Objective \nMathew Parkins CEO The AI Guys \nDr Spyros Samothrakis Chief Scientific Adviser and Senior Lecturer
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/ai-simplified-is-your-sme-ready-to-harness-ais-transformative-power/
LOCATION:The Innovation Centre\, Knowledge Gateway\, Colchester\, Essex\, CO4 3ZQ
CATEGORIES:AI,Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Demystifying AI for Small Businesses- Practical Time-Saving Tools
DESCRIPTION:Join our member Mat Parkins\, founder of The AI Guys\, for a no-nonsense session that cuts through the AI hype and delivers practical solutions for your business. In this 60-minute interactive workshop\, Mat will show you how small businesses can immediately start using AI to slash admin time and boost productivity. \nDrawing from his work helping businesses save hundreds of hours on repetitive tasks\, Mat will walk you through: \n\nSimple AI tools you can implement today (absolutely no coding or experience required)\nReal-world examples of how Chamber members and similar businesses are using AI for customer service\, content creation\, and day-to-day admin\nThe most common mistakes businesses make when first implementing AI (and how to avoid them)\nQuick wins that can give you back multiple hours in your very first week\n\nThis session is perfect for business owners who want to understand how AI can work FOR them\, not replace them. You’ll leave with a clear roadmap of exactly which tools to try first and how to implement them in your specific business. \nForget theoretical tech talk – this is about practical solutions for real business challenges. We’ll have dedicated time for Q&A to address your specific business situations. \nDate:   Wednesday 7 May 10.00am – 11.00am \nVirtual:  Zoom Platform\nCost to attend:  FREE for Members – Non-Members £25.00 + VAT\nPlease note: This event will not be recorded and any material will only be circulated to those that attend \nAbout Mat\nMat Parkins is the founder of The AI Guys\, where he’s on a mission to help businesses work smarter through practical AI solutions. With his background spanning business development\, marketing and web design\, Mat specialises in making complex technology accessible to regular business owners. \nWhen he’s not helping clients automate their businesses\, you’ll find him delivering keynotes speeches or developing training programmes at the University of Essex. His superpower? Taking the confusion out of AI and showing you exactly how to implement it in ways that make immediate sense for your business. \nAbout The AI Guys\nThe AI Guys is an automation agency with an ambitious mission: giving back 1 billion hours to entrepreneurs and their teams by 2045. They focus exclusively on creating practical AI solutions that eliminate repetitive tasks and streamline business processes for companies with revenues between £100K-£2M. \nTheir approach isn’t about replacing people with technology – it’s about freeing up your valuable time to focus on what really matters: growing your business and serving your customers. Through their tailored automation systems\, document processing tools\, and AI-powered workflows\, they’re helping businesses dramatically reduce admin time while improving consistency and customer experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket Details
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/demystifying-ai-for-small-businesses-practical-time-saving-tools/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AI,Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Supercharge Your Sales Process with AI
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Supercharge Your Sales with AI! \nDiscover how to work smarter\, not harder\, by unlocking the power of AI in your sales process. Imagine crafting personalized emails in seconds\, predicting customer needs with ease\, and automating your follow-ups — all with the help of AI. This isn’t about replacing salespeople; it’s about giving you the tools to become more effective\, efficient\, and impactful. \nJoin us to learn practical AI strategies you can implement right now to supercharge your sales funnel\, maximize productivity\, and close more deals. Whether you’re a sales pro or a business owner\, this course will change the way you think about sales forever. \nSales Geek is a global sales trainer. We provide expert training in Sales and business growth across the UK\, USA\, and India\, as well as Dubai\, Saudi Arabia\, and Europe. We work with SMEs and large corporate clients\, including Royal Mail\, IAG Cargo\, Panasonic\, Simply Health\, Pleo and Verastar. \nJoin our webinar to learn how AI can maximise your business growth.
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/supercharge-your-sales-process-with-ai/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AI,Learning and development
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SUMMARY:Getting started with LinkedIn ads
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to take the first steps in LinkedIn advertising and make them count. \nIn this webinar\, Celia Rizothanasi\, queen bee of LinkedIn and Marketing AI\, will show you how to start growing your business reach with confidence. \nKey takeaways from this session: \n\nWhy LinkedIn is a good investment for small budgets\nHow to set your campaign goals\nHow to select the right ad types\nHow to assess the effectiveness of your campaign\n\nCelia is a chartered marketer and fellow CIM on a mission to enable small businesses to accelerate their marketing results with AI. She specialises in LinkedIn and marketing AI training and consulting. \nHow to join the online webinar\nWhen you register for the webinar\, you’ll receive an automatic email\, including the Zoom link to access the event. The event will begin at the time and date stated in the registration information. If you don’t receive the link within two hours of signing up via Eventbrite\, please let us know by emailing events@enterprisenation.com. (Note: It may be in your junk folder.)
URL:https://www.launchpadsouthend.co.uk/event/getting-started-with-linkedin-ads/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:AI,Marketing,Webinar
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