# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Masterclass: Practical AI for Small Businesses
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 08:00 am – Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 09:30 am (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Discover how to harness AI for your business in three practical stepsAbout this EventMasterclass: Practical AI for Small BusinessesDiscover how to harness AI for your business in three practical steps: starting with Google's free NotebookLM to unlock insights from your existing documents, progressing to custom AI assistants equipped with productivity tools that can actually do things for your business, and developing the skills to use AI strategically and effectively.Dr Alan Shaw will provide live demonstrations showing how small businesses can automate content creation, market research, scheduling, and data analysis – without technical expertise or large budgets. You'll leave with a clear roadmap for integrating AI into your operations, starting today.No prior AI experience required. Bring your business challenges and discover how AI can help solve them.Date: 13th May 2026Time: 8:00–9:30amLed by: Dr Alan Shaw - Machine Learning and AI Specialist.📩 Questions? Drop us a line at: Agenda🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AMIntroduction & NotebookLM Deep Dive Info: •	Why AI Matters for Small Businesses
•	Google NotebookLM Demonstration
•	What it is and why it's perfect for beginners
•	Live Demo: Example Business Use Cases🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:05 AMBuilding Custom AI Assistants with Tools Info: •	Transition: From Passive to Active AI 
•	Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP) 
•	What are MCPs? 
•	Why This Matters for Small Businesses 
•	Live Demonstration: Building a Business Assistant
•	Set Up the Assistant 
•	The AI Productivity Tools 
•	An Example Business Scenario 🕑: 09:05 AM - 09:25 AMThe Importance of Skills Info: •	Why Skills Matter More Than Tools 
•	The AI Skills Hierarchy
•	Developing Your AI Literacy 
•	Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them 
•	Skills Development Roadmap 🕑: 09:25 AM - 09:30 AMWrap-Up & Resources
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leeds/masterclass-practical-ai-for-small-businesses/100001986970230447
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## Event venue details

- **city**: Leeds
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: The Hatchery (RB323)
- **lat**: 53.80292679999999
- **long**: -1.5479262
- **full address**: The Hatchery (RB323), The Rose Bowl, Leeds, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Masterclass: Practical AI for Small Businesses being held?
  - **A:** Masterclass: Practical AI for Small Businesses takes place on Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 08:00 am to Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 09:30 am at The Hatchery (RB323), The Rose Bowl, Leeds, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Masterclass: Practical AI for Small Businesses?
  - **A:** Masterclass: Practical AI for Small Businesses is organized by Leeds Business School.

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