Practical ways to use AI for your small business
Technology is ever-changing, and while we can't keep up with everything, there are some things we should try to understand as small business owners online today. The rise of AI has appeared rather startling, but it's been around for ages. Recently, however, AI has become almost mythical with swift advancements. Now is the time to pay some attention. When faced with significant changes like this, we can get overwhelmed and even start to believe some things without investigating more on our own. AI and ChatGPT are worth a peek under the hood; let's see what all the hoopla is about. Let me show you how helpful ChatGPT is and how it can help you save time and, dare I say -create your dream business, too.
What is ChatGPT?
Chat GPT is a free tool anyone can use if they have the Internet and a web browser. ChatGPT, is a chatbot that mimics human-like reasoning, and that is pretty cool and why it's become such a phenomenon. This unprecedented tool engages with your questions and commands, remembers conversations, and improves responses over time. Similar to Google, you can ask a question and expect a response. Unlike Google, the response you get to your questions is much more like a realistic person, and that's a huge deal! You can't brainstorm ideas with Google, but you can with your best friend, business bestie, business coach and ChatGPT!
Before we dive in, while you may be able to trust your business coach for brainstorming sessions, advice and guidance, you should keep your critical thinking hat on while you use ChatGPT. Approach AI with a discerning mindset, just as you would when browsing the Internet. Now, let's dive into some practical ways you can use ChatGPT for your small business.
ChatGPT can be used to help with your business productivity & help you provide
ChatGPT is an idea-generating master.
Ever get stuck and unable to move forward with your business because you have too many ideas and need to know which to start with, or are you drawing a blank when it comes to that newsletter or social media post?
My favourite way to use ChatGPT is for brainstorming!
Now, I am always full of ideas, but I can become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of my many ideas. I need boundaries and focus. When working with clients, I am a significant generator of possibilities because they give me their boundaries, needs, goals, etc. Things can become more complicated when trying to do this for yourself.
Many of us find it challenging to choose and focus on one idea.
Ask ChatGPT to brainstorm various aspects of your business, such as blog topics, newsletter subject lines, course outlines, webinar themes, service offerings, and freebies. You provide specific criteria and refine ideas through interactive conversations, leveraging ChatGPT's creativity and contextual understanding.
It's like an instant business bestie available at all hours of the day that never gets tired of your endless questions! Plus, you get fantastic feedback, often giving you fresh new takes on how you can help your ideal clients with the specific skills you have and on exactly your terms.
Don't you love that?
More than this, conversations with ChatGPT can help you get to the heart of your unique value, your authentic way of being and marketing and how you can connect with your ideal clients! Equally valuable is how ChatGPT can help you define and understand your ideal clients better. Creative idea generation and brainstorming are the most fun you can have with ChatGPT while getting powerful results.
Everything else here draws from an idea-generating base.
Top ten practical ways to use ChatGPT for your coaching or service-based business now
Generate blog post ideas tailored to your specific instructions -niche, audience, pains and problems, expertise, etc.
Create a month of targeted social media post ideas based on your specific direction.
Explore unique ideas to serve your niche better based on the criteria you provide.
Brainstorm new offerings or services based on what you do, who you help and how you work.
Arrive at the perfect pricing model for all your offerings based on offerings you already have or need to have in place and the monthly income you need.
Brainstorm topics your niche and target audience will find engaging for newsletters.
Discover new freebie ideas your ideal clients will love based on your knowledge of your ideal clients and the skills you use to help them.
Improve customer service and brainstorm ideas to make your clients feel extra special.
Find new ways to connect with your ideal clients based on your skills, personality and goals.
Forecast your income based on your current business model and tweak it until you have a plan that provides the income you need
AI offers immense opportunities for small business owners, particularly heart-centred solo entrepreneurs. Quickly, we discover that owning our own business is expensive, and it takes time for that cash flow to arrive reliably. What I love about ChatGPT is that it's currently free, and it can help new entrepreneurs learn how to zero in on their unique
