# Event Details - **Event Name**: AI Basics for Business: A Practical Workshop for Bay of Plenty Business Own - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event Description**: Join us in Bay of Plenty for a hands-on workshop learning AI basics to boost your business smarts!About this EventEveryone is talking about AI. Most business owners have either not started, or tried it once and walked away.This workshop is for the ones who want to actually get it working.Two hours. Hands on. We cover the basics properly so you leave with AI set up and ready to use in your business not just another tab open on your laptop.No technical background needed. No jargon. Just practical tools and real examples.What We Cover ∙ Choosing the right AI tool and setting it up correctly ∙ Writing prompts that get useful results ∙ Setting AI up for the tasks you do every week: emails, summaries, planning, and more ∙ Building a simple habit so it sticks ∙ The mistakes most beginners make and how to skip themSend Us Your Questions Before You ArriveWhen you register, you will get a short form to tell us what you are working on and what you want AI to help with. We will use real submissions as case scenarios on the day. The more specific you are, the more useful the session will be.Q&AThe final section of the workshop is open Q&A. Bring your specific questions, your current tools, or a problem you have been trying to solve. If it is relevant to your business, we will work through it in the room.Who This Is ForBusiness owners and operators in the Whakatāne and wider Bay of Plenty region who want to get started with AI properly, without wasting hours figuring it out alone. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/whakat%C4%81ne/ai-basics-for-business-a-practical-workshop-for-bay-of-plenty-business-own/100001986221745709 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 81.45, max: 81.45, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Whakatāne - **state**: BP - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: 10 Domain Road - **lat**: -37.9581914 - **long**: 176.9917824 - **full address**: 10 Domain Road, 10 Domain Road, Whakatāne, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AI Basics for Business: A Practical Workshop for Bay of Plenty Business Own - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/34cf741e0893ef60b6a98a95b831132655733c5fcd4a9ba5e1c6cc6a933cc8bd-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1a1a18-gmir.jpg?v=1775089521 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AI Basics for Business: A Practical Workshop for Bay of Plenty Business Own being held? - **A:** AI Basics for Business: A Practical Workshop for Bay of Plenty Business Own takes place on Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 10 Domain Road, 10 Domain Road, Whakatāne, New Zealand. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for AI Basics for Business: A Practical Workshop for Bay of Plenty Business Own? - **A:** Tickets for AI Basics for Business: A Practical Workshop for Bay of Plenty Business Own are priced at NZD 81 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionNZD 81 + NZD 6 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing AI Basics for Business: A Practical Workshop for Bay of Plenty Business Own? - **A:** AI Basics for Business: A Practical Workshop for Bay of Plenty Business Own is organized by Calc Business Advisors & Chartered Accountants. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AI Basics for Business: A Practical Workshop for Bay of Plenty Business Own is ideal for learners, working professionals, 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 Whakatāne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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