Finitie Unlocking AI for Micro Startups
Unlocking AI for Micro Startups - a bright, practical workshop that shows solopreneurs and tiny teams how to use AI (ChatGPT and friends) for real work: marketing, research, planning, and customer comms. Live demos, copy-paste prompts, and take-home templates included.
Event title
Unlocking AI for Micro Startups: Practical Tools, Prompts & Workflows
About this workshop
AI can feel overwhelming. This session makes it simple, useful, and fun. In 60 minutes (+ optional 15–30 min Q&A), you’ll learn how to turn AI into a helpful teammate for your business—speeding up content, sharpening your research, and taking the busywork out of customer comms. No prior experience needed; bring your ideas and curiosity.
What you’ll learn (and see live)
Content in minutes: Write on-brand posts, emails, and product copy with prompts that actually fit your audience and tone.
Research without rabbit holes: Get quick market scans, customer pain points, and competitor snapshots you can trust.
Planning & prioritising: Turn fuzzy goals into a simple weekly plan, time-block your day, and keep momentum.
Customer follow-up that converts: Draft friendly, non-pushy follow-ups and FAQs; set up a basic “mini-chatbot” script.
Naming & positioning: Brainstorm brand names, product angles, and short taglines—then refine the best ones.
Quality & safety basics: How to give context, check sources, and avoid the most common AI pitfalls for small teams.
Live demo highlights
We’ll paste prompts in real time so you can see the before/after difference good context makes. Examples include:
A 1-week social media calendar with post ideas and captions specific to your business
A 200-word blog/news update tailored to your niche and values
A mini market scan: 3 customer needs + where to find them
A quick SWOT to pressure-test a new offer
A prioritised daily schedule juggling product development, marketing, and customer service. Include time-blocking suggestions
A warm follow-up email to convert enquiries into bookings
Who it’s for
Micro businesses, solopreneurs, and pre-seed founders who want practical wins now
Product- or service-based businesses (handmade, coaching, creative, Shopify, local services, etc.)
Anyone who has opened ChatGPT once and thought: “Okay… what else can I do here?”
You’ll leave with
A copy-paste Prompt Pack (ready to adapt for your business)
Simple AI workflows for content, research, planning, and customer comms
A one-page weekly action plan to keep you moving after the session
Format
60 minutes of demos and practical tips
15–30 minutes open Q&A (bring your niche questions)
Friendly, no-jargon, zero-shame environment
What to bring
An example offer or product
A rough idea of your ideal customer
(Optional) A recent article/blog post/email you’d like to improve
About your host - Jo Eckersley (Finitie)
Jo helps founders and tiny teams use AI confidently and safely. She delivers AI training and audits for startups and SMEs, and has worked with 30+ angel investors across her own ventures—so she knows how to turn ideas into traction on limited time and budget.
FAQs
Do I need to be “techy”? Nope. If you can write an email, you can use these tools.
Will I get the prompts? Yes - attendees receive the full Prompt Pack and simple workflow templates.
Is it recorded? Yes
Cost? £59
Accessibility? Slides + resources available after the session.