AI for Small Business Owners
Gulrez Khan
Data Science Leader Microsoft, PayPal
No code, no jargon. Your first real step into AI starts here!
"I know AI is a big deal. But every time I try to figure it out,
I end up down a rabbit hole and nothing actually changes in my business."
...This is how most of the Small Business Owners like you feel right now.
You already know AI is changing things. What nobody tells us is exactly how to use it when you're
- the owner,
- the marketer,
- the customer service team and
- the accountant — all at once.
Every module ends with a hands-on exercise. By the time the workshop closes, you'll have built real assets for your business, not just watched a demo.
The primary audience is small business owners who are running lean — typically solo or with a very small team — who feel the pressure of doing everything themselves. They're not technical. They don't have a marketing department, an ops manager, or an IT person. They're the person writing the Instagram caption at 10pm after a full day of actual work.
Who it's not for: someone looking for deep technical knowledge, developers, or anyone already using AI daily with a working system. This is an entry point, not an advanced course.
Workshop agenda
Simplifying AI in plain Language
Before you touch a single tool, you need a way to think about AI that actually holds up in the real world. This module introduces the 4Ds: Delegation, Description, Discernment and Diligence.
AI for Content & Marketing
Content is where most small business owners feel the squeeze hardest — and where AI delivers the fastest, most visible return. This module builds a repeatable content workflow you can use every week.
AI for Operations & Customer Service
This module addresses the quieter time drains: customer replies, admin loops, and the data you're sitting on but not using.
Your AI toolkit & budget
The AI tool market is loud, expensive-looking, and constantly changing. This module cuts through it — giving you a lean, effective stack that fits a real small business budget.
Your 30-day Plan
The workshop ends with something concrete in your hands. Every participant leaves with a personalised 30-day action plan built around their own business, , their own 4D gaps, and the tools.
Learn directly from Gulrez
Gulrez Khan
Data Science Leader Microsoft, PayPal | Award-Winning Author | Storyteller
Who this workshop is for
Retail and e-commerce Product Sellers tired of writing descriptions, ads, and emails from scratch
Service-based businesses — cleaners, tradespeople, coaches, consultants, bookkeepers billing time and drowning in admin
Food and hospitality — cafés, restaurants, caterers juggling menus, social, bookings, and reviews all at once
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Gulrez Khan in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
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