I know AI can help but where do I start?!

The conundrum of many a small business owner.

With so many tools, it can be hard to know where to begin, but good old experimentation is still the best way to find the right ones for you.

In this episode I am joined by Alasdair Walker, Chartered Financial Planner and Managing Director of Optimum Path Financial Planning. Alasdair shares the surprising tool that has been a life saver for him in creating cash flow reports: Copilot!

He also shares the problems he has faced using AI and how note takers like Fireflies make his meetings more efficient and enhance the time he spends with clients.

There is a lot to learn here from Alasdair for any small business owner looking to find the right tools to start on your AI journey!

"Copilot made life so much easier!”- Alasdair

You’ll hear about:

• How AI significantly enhanced Alasdair’s business efficiency.
• Transcription tools like Fireflies save time in client meetings.
• Experimentation is key to finding the right AI tools.
• AI can assess client vulnerabilities through data analysis.
• Why automation allows for more focus on client interactions.
• A Copilot success story in automating data management tasks effectively.
• AI is not about replacing humans but enhancing their work.

Connect With Alasdair:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialwalker/

Optimum Path Financial Planning - https://optimumpath.co.uk/

Alasdair’s Linktree - https://linktr.ee/financialwalker

Connect With Me:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en

AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies

Join my Academy - https://nontechies.ai/ai-academy

Produced by Between Tracks Media Productions - https://www.betweentracks.com/

AI is like having a super smart intern, working for you 24/7

This is how my guest in this episode, Neha Kirpalani, describes the impact AI has had on her brand consultancy business.

Chat GPT and Claude are Neha’s go to AI tools that helped her productivity skyrocket. From creating pitch decks in 2 days, to supporting her with everyday life decisions, Neha couldn’t run her business without it now.

Neha also shares the big lessons she has learned from using AI, such as start small and always check the results you get.

Whether you're overwhelmed by AI hype or just starting to explore the tools, Neha offers a grounded, expert take on how to get value without getting lost.

Tune in to hear how Neha uses AI as her behind-the-scenes business partner — and how you can too.

"AI is like a secret co-founder”- Neha

You’ll hear about:

• The essential tools in Neha’s AI stack (and why ChatGPT and Claude top her list)
• How she used AI to turn around a pitch deck in two days
• Why you should never copy-paste blindly
• What business owners get wrong about replacing marketers with machines
• Why AI is best seen as a collaborator — not a crutch

Connect With Neha:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehakirpalani/

Neha’s newsletter - https://nehakirpalani.kit.com/marketing-macarons-2

Neha’s Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nehakirpalani

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nehakirpalani

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@NehaKirpalani

Find out more about Neha’s resources on timeboxing and time management:

Neha’s Harvard Business Review piece: https://hbr.org/2021/09/whats-the-1-productivity-tool-for-me-its-timeboxing

Neha’s New York Times feature: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ai-scheduling-apps/

Connect With Me:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en

AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies

Join my Academy - https://nontechies.ai/ai-academy

Produced by Between Tracks Media Productions - https://www.betweentracks.com/

How could AI transform your business?

A question that is more relevant every day. From making your business more efficient to creating slick operations, but what does that actually look like for a small business owner?

In this episode I am joined by the wonderful Maria Kelly, an executive coach who transitioned from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. Maria started out very shyly using AI to eventually being blown away by the results it could get her.

We discuss the learning curve she has had to go through to be able to use tools like Chat GPT, what she uses AI for now in her business and what that means to her as a business owner.

There are so many potentials for growth for small businesses when using AI, knowing when and how to use it is key.

Join me and Maria to find out how it could change your business!

"I always ask - could I do this with ChatGPT?" - Maria

You’ll hear about:

• How AI can significantly enhance efficiency in business operations.
• Why crafting effective prompts is crucial for maximising AI's potential.
• Ways solopreneurs can leverage AI to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Understanding AI's limitations is essential for effective use.

Connect With Maria:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/askmariakelly/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/askmariakelly

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@askmariakelly

Ask Maria Kelly - https://askmariakelly.com/

Maria’s Linktree - https://linktr.ee/AskMariaKelly

Connect With Me:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en

AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies

Join my Academy - https://nontechies.ai/ai-academy