AI for Beginners: From Prompts to Projects | Atherton | Beginner

Discover how AI can become your very own business assistant!

Curious about artificial intelligence but not sure where to start? Or perhaps you've tried ChatGPT but aren't sure how to get the most out of it?

Join BUSY Business for a FREE, beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop designed to help small business owners, start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs discover practical ways to use AI in their business.

We'll take the confusion out of AI and show you how to use tools like ChatGPT and Claude to save time, generate ideas, create content and make everyday business tasks easier.

What you'll learn:

• AI made simple: Understand what AI is and how it can help your business.

• Explore AI tools: Discover ChatGPT, Claude and other popular AI assistants.

• The art of prompting: Learn how to ask AI the right questions to get better, more useful answers.

• Put AI to work: Explore practical examples including emails, marketing, business ideas and everyday tasks.

• From Chats to Projects: Discover how to organise your business information in AI Projects to create a personalised AI Business Buddy.

What makes this workshop different?

This isn't just another presentation about AI! You'll see real examples, practise using prompts and discover how to start building an AI assistant that understands your business, customers and goals.

Whether you're exploring a business idea, starting out or already running a business, you'll leave with practical knowledge and prompts you can start using straightaway.

No technical experience required!

Part 1 of our AI Workshop Series

This workshop is the first in a two-part series designed to help business owners build their AI knowledge and skills.

Part 1 – AI for Beginners: From Prompts to Projects
Learn the foundations of AI, improve your prompting skills and discover how to create a personalised AI Business Buddy.

Part 2 – AI for Business: From Projects to Automation
Build on your knowledge and explore how AI, workflows and automation can help streamline repetitive business tasks, save time and improve efficiency.

Participants will receive workshop resources and example prompts to support continued learning.

What to bring: A laptop or tablet is recommended for hands-on participation. Creating a free ChatGPT or Claude account before attending may also be helpful.

Catering: Complimentary finger food will be provided.

Cost: Free to attend.

Grace Devon and Dave are Small Business Coordinators and Business Mentors with BUSY Business, supporting aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners through the Self-Employment Assistance program.

With practical business experience and a shared interest in artificial intelligence, digital tools and automation, Grace and Dave are passionate about helping businesses work smarter, save time and improve efficiency.

Together, they deliver engaging, hands-on workshops designed to make AI accessible, easy to understand and practical for everyday business use, empowering business owners to confidently embrace new technology and discover how AI can support their growth.