# Event Details - **Event Name**: Introduction to AI & Automation for Small Business Owners - 1 Day - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 10:45 am – Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A practical 1 day introduction to AI and automation for founders and small business owners who want to save time and work more efficientlyAbout this EventIntroduction to AI for Small Business OwnersUnderstand It and Start Using ItIf you have tried ChatGPT but are not really sure what else AI could do for your business, this practical one-day course will help you make sense of it without the jargon.Running a small business often means doing a little bit of everything yourself.Emails. Marketing. Admin. Planning. Customer enquiries. Documents. Follow-ups. Research.And now it can feel as though you are also expected to somehow become an AI expert.You don’t need to.This day is designed for founders, small business owners and sole traders who want to understand how AI could realistically support their business without becoming overwhelmed by technical language or complicated systems.You might already use ChatGPT occasionally and feel like you are only scratching the surface.Or perhaps you have avoided AI because you are not sure whether you can trust the answers, what information is safe to put into it or where it would actually save you any time.Throughout the day, we’ll use your own business to explore where AI could genuinely help.What we’ll coverWe’ll begin by taking away some of the mystery around AI.You’ll explore:what AI can — and cannot — realistically dowhat tools such as ChatGPT actually dowhere AI can be useful in a small businesswhere its limitations sithow to identify tasks where AI could save you timehow to communicate with AI more effectivelyhow to create better prompts for your own businesshow to improve weak, generic or unhelpful AI responseshow to check AI-generated information rather than accepting it automaticallyMaking AI useful for your own businessRather than practising with generic examples, you’ll look at your own workload and identify areas where AI could genuinely help.We’ll work on prompting, improving outputs and using AI for activities such as:planningemailsideascustomer communicationresearchadministrationfirst draftsThe aim is not to make you a prompt engineer.It is to help you get better, more useful results without wasting your time.Work on your own businessThis is not a day of simply watching AI demonstrations.You’ll use your own business as the case study throughout the course.You’ll identify the work that is taking up your time, experiment with practical prompts and begin deciding where AI could help you work more efficiently.We’ll look at questions such as:What takes you too long?What do you keep rewriting?What jobs do you regularly put off?Where could AI help you get started faster?Where could it support your existing work?What you’ll createDuring the day, you’ll create practical resources you can continue using afterwards, including:AI Opportunity ListAreas of your business where AI could potentially support you or save time.Reusable PromptsPrompts designed around tasks you actually complete in your business.Time Drain ReviewA practical review of the work that is taking up your time and where AI may be able to help.A 90 day implementation PlanYour own plan, with real life outcomes that you can imement in your workplaceThis course is for you if...You run a small business and keep hearing about AI but are not sure what is genuinely useful.You have tried ChatGPT but mostly use it for the occasional question or piece of content.You spend too much time on admin, planning, communication or repetitive tasks.You want to work more efficiently but do not want to learn coding or complicated technology.Or you simply want somebody to explain AI in a way that actually relates to running a business.No previous AI or technical experience is required.Course detailsDuration: 1 full dayPrice: £182 plus booking fee per personLevel: BeginnerDesigned for: Founders, small business owners and sole tradersTechnical experience required: NoneBring your laptop if you have one — and bring examples of the jobs in your business that seem to take far longer than they should.You don’t need to become an AI expert.You need to understand where AI can genuinely make running your business easier.Come with your business. Leave knowing where to start. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/huddersfield/introduction-to-ai-and-automation-for-small-business-owners-1-day/100002001262728694 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: All Ages - Doors Open At: 10:35 AM - Duration: 5 hours 45 minutes - Location: The Media Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 196.8, max: 196.8, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Huddersfield - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Media Centre - **lat**: 53.6493036 - **long**: -1.7805649 - **full address**: The Media Centre, Qualia Academy, Huddersfield, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Introduction to AI & Automation for Small Business Owners - 1 Day - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/76f276f0250064fb282361773292844f510c753689a0cb12b6c4b1576e278931-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1790550965 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Introduction to AI & Automation for Small Business Owners - 1 Day being held? - **A:** Introduction to AI & Automation for Small Business Owners - 1 Day takes place on Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 10:45 am to Wed, 07 Oct, 2026 at 04:30 pm at The Media Centre, Qualia Academy, Huddersfield, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Introduction to AI & Automation for Small Business Owners - 1 Day? - **A:** Introduction to AI & Automation for Small Business Owners - 1 Day is organized by Qualia Management & Academy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Introduction to AI & Automation for Small Business Owners - 1 Day is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Huddersfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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