AI for SMBs: 10X Growth with Artificial Intelligence

# AI for SMBs: 10X Growth with Artificial Intelligence

Meetup Agenda (1.5 hours)
0:00 – 0:10 | Welcome & Networking

• Check-in, introductions, and coffee/refreshments
• Quick icebreaker: “Where do you see AI helping your business?”

0:10 – 0:30 | Keynote: How SMBs Can 10X with AI

• The AI revolution for small & mid-sized businesses
• Real-world examples: SMBs boosting revenue, reducing costs, and automating processes
• Key AI trends you can’t ignore in 2025

0:30 – 0:50 | Live Demo: AI in Action

• AI-powered marketing & lead generation
• Automating business processes using Agentic AI workflows
• Streamlining operations with intelligent workflows

0:50 – 1:10 | Tools & Techniques: What Works (and What to Avoid)

• ✅ Must-have AI tools for SMBs (marketing automation, CRM enrichment, workflow automation, chat assistants)
• 🛠 Techniques that deliver ROI (agentic workflows, prompt engineering, AI-driven analytics)
• 🚫 Common pitfalls & tools to avoid (shiny but impractical apps, unscalable DIY hacks, security risks)
• 📊 Case examples of tool stacks that drive measurable growth

1:10 – 1:25 | Interactive Breakout: Your AI Roadmap

• Small group discussions on challenges in your industry
• Hands-on exercise: Identify 1–2 AI use cases for your business
• Share insights back with the group

1:25 – 1:30 | Closing & Next Steps

• Resources, free tools, and local support for SMBs
• Invitation to join follow-up workshops & discovery sessions
• Networking opportunity