Event

AI Lunchbreak: AI Tools 101 for your Business

Oct 16 12:00 pm — 12:30 pm
See All Events

Event Details

Looking to get hands-on with AI tools that can streamline your business operations? In this quick, power-packed session, you’ll explore some of the most user-friendly AI platforms designed to help small business owners like you save time and boost productivity.

This 30-minute workshop will introduce key AI tools, including ChatGPT for content creation, Copilot for enhanced workflows, Google Gemini for data insights, and Perplexity for research and problem-solving. Whether you’re looking to improve customer interactions, automate tasks, or optimize decision-making, you’ll walk away with practical knowledge on how to leverage AI in your business.

Key takeaways include:

  • A live demonstration of each tool in action.  
  • Best practices for integrating these tools into your daily business operations.  
  • Tips on choosing the right AI platform based on your business needs.  
  • How to continue learning and exploring AI beyond this session.

This workshop is perfect for small business owners who attended our “Intro to AI” session and are ready to dive deeper into practical AI applications. No previous experience with AI tools is necessary—just a willingness to explore new possibilities!

Taught by Cathy Balach, Lead Business Advisor

Cathy is a marketing strategist working with AI implementation and online marketing, including video and content development, email communications, and website development.

She holds a MBA with focus in Entrepreneurship from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Masters in International Management from University of Arizona/Thunderbird.

Cathy has worked for PepsiCo, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, and launched three startups of her own. With over 15 years of experience consulting and mentoring small businesses, she has worked with thousands of start-up and growing businesses in the North Bay.

The information provided in this webinar and any supplementary materials provided to registrants are intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute professional financial or legal advice. No registrant should act or fail to act on the basis of any material contained in this webinar without obtaining proper financial, legal or other professional advice specific to their situation. The Northern CaliforniaSmall Business Development Center, and its host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, specifically disclaims any liability, loss or risk, personal or otherwise, which is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the information presented in this webinar. By registering for this webinar you acknowledge and agree that you have read, understood, accept and agree to the above disclaimer and that under no circumstances shall the Northern California Small Business Development Center or it’s host, the HSU Sponsored Programs Foundation, be held liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any kind or nature arising out of or in any way related to the information provided in this webinar and/or the registrant’s use of or reliance on said information.

Register for Event