Tracy Sheen is an AI and digital expert with a focus on helping small businesses to stay informed on the latest tech trends. She's the author of The End of Technophobia, and she's about to launch a new book that reveals everything you need to know about how you can use AI for your business. She joins us today to give us a bit of a sneak peek and share her top tips for AI and tech in 2024.

Key topics

The Impact of AI on Business and Education

- Overwhelm and struggle to keep up with technological advancements

- Concerns about the impact of AI on jobs and industries

- Mixed feelings about the use of AI in education

Practical Tips for Businesses in the AI Era

- Embracing curiosity and exploring new tools and possibilities

- Utilizing AI tools like Chat GPT for business purposes

- Conducting research and keeping prompts clear for better AI responses

- Being cautious about signing up for annual agreements and exploring monthly options

Leveraging AI for Business Automation and Efficiency

- Implementing AI solutions to save time and money

- Using chatbots for engaging clients, suppliers, and teams

- AI solutions for financial management, HR, and recruitment

- Integrating systems for streamlined processes

Identifying and Adapting to Technological Trends

- Looking outside industries to identify trends before they impact businesses

- Tracy Sheen's framework ARTIFICIAL for assessing and leveraging technology

- Cautious evaluation of new technology platforms before making long-term commitments

- Utilising platforms like AppSumo for discovering new products and deals

Auditing and Optimizing Existing Tech Tools

- Conducting a full audit of existing tech tools and subscriptions

- Using ChatGPT for generating social media headlines aligned with brand personality

- Promoting technology workshops on AI for businesses

- Benefits of the all-in-one platform Sweet Dash for streamlining business processes.

Timestamped overview

01:46 AI like Chat GPT is game-changing.

06:19 Fast-paced business change makes platforms irrelevant.

08:29 Average age of Aussie business owners 50; they feel overwhelmed by technology and keeping up with trends.

10:47 How AI can help you to explore creativity and possibilities in everyday life.

18:25 Framework for leveraging AI for business productivity.

23:17 Integration, client portal, caution with platforms.

27:26 Review, cut costs, identify needs, get curious.

28:35 Generate social media headlines effortlessly with ChatGPT.

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