Business Networking: AI for Small Biz (In-person)

Yes, there is a role for AI in small and micro-businesses!

We’ve all read about the promise of AI for businesses.  But most articles talk about AI for large companies, such as using AI to streamline production and manage the supply chain, or customizing AI for large customer call center operations.

In this session, we will focus on realistic, budget-friendly applications for AI in small and micro-businesses. This presentation is specially crafted for our Rotary Business Networking Group and Alignable members, and for the consulting, service and small manufacturing businesses that many of us manage. 

We will deviate from our usual format this month.  Rob Stutzman, a consultant for small businesses, will give the presentation, followed by an open Q&A period.

BREAKFAST AND COFFEE

BYOB (Bring Your Own Breakfast) and BYOC (Bring Your Own Coffee)

The café at 117 Kendrick opens at 7:30am and serves a wide range of excellent, reasonably-priced breakfast specialties  

AGENDA

7:45am to 8:00am:  Greetings and social networking

8:00am to 8:20am:  Introduction to the Rotary Business Networking Group, and the opportunity for each attendee to give their “escalator pitch” to the entire group

8:20am to 8:50am: Presentation and Q&A

8:50am to 9:00am:  Wrap up

9:00am and beyond:  Attendees are welcome to linger and continue their networking

There's a ton of business experience around the table, so the gathered group can be your "Business Advisory Board."

In recent months, the group has taken on these questions: 

• What is the role of holiday gift giving in business? 

• What do we actually "do" to "build business relationships"? 

• What have you learned from a memorable business "failure?"

• How do I get started in my brand new business? What should I do first, and second?

• How do I correct a prospect's misconception about what I do? 

• How do I make networking and referral partnerships more productive?

• What's the right balance of talking and listening in business development and sales conversations? 

Your assignment: Come with one question for the group!

NOTE: If you are on Alignable, you can RSVP for this event there, too, and earn connection credits to others. Here's the link to the Alignable version of this event. Feel free to register here, there, or both.