Small business secrets to getting ahead (and staying there) with AI

11:00 am 13 August, 2025

Want to save time and get more done? Let AI handle the boring stuff.

AI isn’t just for tech geeks or big companies … It’s the secret weapon smart small business owners are using to free up time, cut costs and boost productivity.

From writing content to automating admin, AI can do a lot of the heavy lifting for you but only if you know what to use and when.

Join Business Builders editor Cec Busby and digital guide and author of AI & U, Tracy Sheen, for a fun, practical masterclass that’ll show you exactly how to put AI to work in your small business (without the overwhelm).

In this masterclass, we’ll cover:

  • The top AI tools every small business owner should know about
  • What to use AI for – and what’s still better done by a human
  • Time-saving hacks for content, admin, customer service and more
  • How to choose the right tools for your budget and business goals

So, no matter whether you’re an AI newbie or just looking for ways to work smarter, not harder, this session will help you unlock the potential of AI (minus all the tech bro jargon and hype).

Ready to let AI do the boring stuff?

Watch our FREE masterclass now.

About the experts

Cec Busby, Business Builders

Cec Busby is an accomplished journalist and content creator with over 20 years of experience. She is the editor of Pinstripe Media’s flagship small business websites, Business Builders and Flying Solo. She is the co-host of First Act, the podcast that chronicles the origin stories of Australia’s most impressive entrepreneurs and innovators and the host of Flying Solo, the podcast for soloists and micro business owners.

Tracy Sheen, The Digital Guide

Tracy Sheen, known as The Digital Guide, is a highly accomplished author and speaker in the fields of technology, small business, and marketing. She won the Australian Business Book of the Year Awards 2021 and Best Technology Book for her book The End of Technophobia. As one of 23 Entrepreneurship Facilitators appointed by the Australian Federal Government, she has worked to upskill small business communities with a focus on regional and rural areas. Tracy has facilitated thousands of workshops and webinars on a wide range of digital topics and is a sought-after speaker for small business audiences across Australia. Her expertise in the field have also earned her recognition as a judge for prestigious industry awards, including the Australian Web Awards and the Australian Business Book Awards.

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