AI Lunchbreak: The Best AI Tools for Small Business Success

Sep 3 12:00 pm — 1:00 pm

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 1-hour workshop will introduce a handful of key AI tools for content creation, enhanced workflows, research and problem-solving. We’ll focus on AI tools that Certified AI Specialist Cathy Balach uses most — many with free versions, and a few paid tools with the best bang-for-the-buck.

As part of this premium AI Lunchbreak experience, all participants will receive exclusive access to training videos.

Key takeaways:

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

This session is ideal if you’re just getting started and want to test-drive real tools with real business uses.

Join us 12-1pm via Zoom for dynamic, hands-on demos followed by Open Office Q&A.

Led by Cathy Balach, Lead Business Advisor and regionally certified AI specialist. A seasoned marketing strategist and founder of three businesses, Cathy helps entrepreneurs harness the power of AI to simplify, scale, and sharpen their marketing.

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.

Ready to unlock the power of AI for your small business—but not sure where to start? Join Solano-Napa and Sonoma SBDCs for the AI Lunchbreak Series, where we cut through the hype and show you exactly how AI can work for you.

This 9-week virtual training series is designed to demystify AI and show you how it can support and grow your business. Registration is $39, and includes 9 weeks of live on-line training plus full video access so you can watch or re-watch the workshops at any time! We will walk you through real-world examples of how small businesses are using AI to boost efficiency, improve results, and free up time for what matters most. 

All AI Lunchbreak trainings are from 12 to 1 pm via Zoom and include hands-on demos followed by Open Office Q&A.

  • Sep 3: The Best AI Tools for Small Business Success
  • Sep 10: Get Optimal AI Results with Better Prompting
  • Sep 17: Advanced ChatGPT – Custom GPTs, Projects & More
  • Sep 24: Supercharge Your Marketing Strategy & Branding with AI
  • Oct 1: Creating Compelling Text Content with AI
  • Oct 8: AI for Effortless Social Media
  • Oct 15: Making Marketing Magic with AI in Canva
  • Oct 22: Creating Stunning Images with AI
  • Oct 29: Creating Compelling Video with AI