As a small business owner, you wear a lot of
hats and probably work a lot of hours to get it all done… and you still have a
lot left on your plate. Until you're ready to hire on more help, you can
leverage simple-to-use, free online AI tools to take some of that work off of
your plate or get it done faster.
I know what you're probably thinking... Isn't
AI going to take over all of our jobs, overthrow humanity, and plug us all into
the Matrix so we can fuel their machines? Fret not. AI is here to provide
time-saving benefits that you can use right now.
As a
small business owner, AI technology can provide valuable insights into market
trends, streamline your operations, and improve customer engagement. By leveraging AI for your business, you can adapt to a changing market,
stay in touch with your customers, and save yourself valuable time.
1. Speed Up Your Market Research
Market research is crucial for businesses of
all sizes to understand their target audience and stay ahead of the
competition. By getting insights into what your customers think of your
business and what they’d like to see done differently you can make informed
decisions about how to run your company and how to improve your services.
Rather
than spending hours sifting through customer service surveys or researching
which products you sold the most last year, AI can do these repetitive and
time-intensive tasks for you.
For example,
AI can provide valuable insights into consumer preferences and behavior
by analyzing information you provide it from:
●
Social media
●
Customer surveys and reviews
●
Sales data and loss statements
All you need to do is type or paste text into
an AI program like ChatGPT. And don’t worry, you don’t need to be tech-savvy to
do this - you can use everyday language to instruct the software to generate
responses.
For example, if you’re wondering what area of
your business needs the most improvement, you could copy and paste your
business’s Google reviews into ChatGPT and ask it: “What criticism of my
business comes up the most in these online reviews?”
The software will give a summary or bulleted
list of the areas of your business that get the most critiques. You could also
ask it what your customer’s like most about your business to make sure you keep
up your great service.
2. Brainstorm Faster and More
Creatively
As a business owner, your creativity and
business finesse are essential parts of keeping your company running. But it
can be challenging to come up with fresh ideas when you have a million other
things to manage. Even if you have a
team dedicated to brainstorming your next sales pitch or seasonal campaign,
this process can take hours to turn a raw idea into something your company can
use.
By using AI, you can cut your brainstorming
time in half and help you rethink and edit your ideas in ways you might not
have considered before.
The
possibilities are endless. And rather than smothering your creativity, AI
technology can help inspire even more ideas. Think of it like your own personal
focus group or creative team. And by streamlining your
business’s idea-creation process, you can come up with innovative ideas faster
and more efficiently than ever before. This can save you countless hours and
free up more time to focus on improving and growing your business.
A Trusted Advisor for Your
Business
Keeping up with changes in
technology can be overwhelming, but as your lawyer and business advisor, I'm
here to help you navigate the world of new technology and leverage it to help
your business succeed.
Whether you own a small
startup or an expanding enterprise, every business experiences different
seasons of growth and needs different tools to get the job done. That’s why
it’s important to try out new technology like AI and work with a team that
supports your business through all of its stages.
Make sure to check back next week to read the next 3 uses
for AI in your small business that you can start using right away.
If you can’t wait to get
more guidance from a trusted business advisor, Contact
us today to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation. We’ll help you
strengthen your business and your vision for it by identifying your business’s
risks, planning for its growth, and helping you build a business and life you
love.
This article is a service of Ganvir Law, Personal
Family Lawyer™. We offer a complete spectrum of legal services for businesses
and can help you make the wisest choices on how to deal with your business
throughout life and in the event of your death. We also offer a Business
Strategy Session for an ongoing business, which includes a review of all the
legal, financial, and tax systems you need for your business. Call us today to
schedule.
The content is sourced from
Personal Family Lawyer® for use by Personal Family Lawyer® firms, a source
believed to be providing accurate information. This material was created for
educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as ERISA, tax,
legal, or investment advice. If you are seeking legal advice specific to your
needs, such advice services must be obtained on your own separate from this
educational material.