

# Event Details

- **Event Name**:  AI & Automation Made Practical for Small Business.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: Artificial Intelligence and automation are no longer tools reserved for large corporations or specialist tech teams. This practical session is designed to explain what AI and automation really mean for small and medium-sized enterprises in plain English, cutting through the hype to focus on realistic, everyday applications that businesses can actually use.

The workshop will introduce key AI platforms that are most relevant and accessible for SMEs, alongside common, practical use cases such as content drafting, scheduling, customer replies and planning. It will also explore affordable automation tools including Zapier, IFTTT and built-in CRM automation features, showing how these can be used to streamline routine tasks and reduce administrative pressure.

A live demonstration will walk attendees through setting up a simple AI-powered workflow, followed by a discussion of risks and limitations. Particular emphasis will be placed on the importance of keeping a human in the loop, using AI responsibly and understanding where automation adds value versus where human judgement remains essential.

The session includes an interactive small-group brainstorm focused on a single, practical question: “What can I automate tomorrow?” The aim is to help participants identify at least one realistic process they can automate immediately, rather than leaving with abstract ideas.

This session is aimed at service-based businesses, SMEs with larger or growing customer bases and ambitious sole traders who want to scale more efficiently. Attendees will learn how to start using AI responsibly, how CRM systems can integrate with automation tools and practical time-saving techniques to support sustainable growth. A key takeaway is a quick win: setting up one small AI or automation process during the session itself.

The workshop is delivered by Charlotte Webb from Artemis Marketing. Charlotte has more than a decade of experience across digital marketing, business systems and workflow design. She specialises in turning complex technology into clear, practical steps that small businesses can genuinely apply.

Her work focuses on making AI feel accessible rather than intimidating, helping businesses save time, reduce admin and work more efficiently. She has supported a wide range of SMEs to improve processes, build confidence with new technologies and create capacity for growth. Her workshops are known for being friendly, down-to-earth and full of real examples that participants can put into practice straight away.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/eastbourne/ai-and-automation-made-practical-for-small-business/200029491751610
- **Event Categories**: workshops, digital-marketing, artificial-intelligence
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Eastbourne
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Orwell Room - Welcome Building , 14 Compton St, Eastbourne BN21 4BP, UK
- **lat**: 50.76283
- **long**: 0.28441
- **full address**: Orwell Room - Welcome Building , 14 Compton St, Eastbourne BN21 4BP, UK, 14 Compton Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Portobello Business Centre (https://allevents.in/org/portobello-business-centre/27180499)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Orwell Room - Welcome Building , 14 Compton St, Eastbourne BN21 4BP, UK, 14 Compton Street, Eastbourne, BN21 4BP, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Portobello Business Centre
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, digital-marketing, artificial-intelligence
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about  AI & Automation Made Practical for Small Business. ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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