AI for Small Business: How to Save 10+ Hours a Week Without Hiring More Staff

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21st October 2026
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Running a small business often means juggling admin, emails, client communication, and daily operations all at once. AI can help you reduce the workload without increasing your headcount. This beginner-friendly workshop is designed for small business owners who want to use AI to streamline tasks, save time, and operate more efficiently without needing technical expertise.

Who is this for?

New and existing small business owners who want to implement AI into their business.

What you’ll learn

  • Simple AI tools that can reduce admin, email management, and repetitive tasks.
  • How to use AI as a virtual assistant for inbox replies, scheduling, and follow-ups.
  • Real examples that small businesses can implement immediately.
  • Common mistakes business owners make when starting with AI, and how to avoid them.
  • How to identify the areas in your business where AI will have the biggest impact.

By the end of this workshop, you’ll know exactly where AI fits into your daily workflow and how to reclaim valuable hours each week.

Presenter: Katina Beveridge

Katina Beveridge is the CEO of Strategic Online, a Sydney-based digital marketing agency. She helps businesses grow through strategic digital marketing solutions. Katina also shares a passion for teaching and helping small business owners; having been in that space herself, she understands the issues small businesses face every day. When not completely immersed in work she loves to spend time with her children out in nature.

Organiser

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Western Sydney Business Centre

Western Sydney Business Centre is a well-established not-for-profit organisation, serving the business community in Western Sydney for over 38 years. The Centre provides comprehensive business advice and support, primarily targeted at startups and small businesses. Their goal is to help businesses in Western Sydney thrive by offering personalised advice, workshops, events, and meeting room hire.

Venue

Zoom

This webinar will take place on Zoom. You will receive the Zoom link a confirmation email.

This webinar will be recorded but only live attendees will receive the recording after.

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Correspondence: PO Box 4029, Penrith Westfield NSW 2750

Office Locations

We have Advisors available to meet you in our head office in Western Sydney and we also offer a mobile service to your place of business. Online sessions are also available.

Head Office
Suite 1, Level 1, 111 Henry Street,
Penrith NSW 2750

Area’s Serviced: Penrith, Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains, Blacktown, Hills, Fairfield, Liverpool, Campbelltown, Wollondilly, Camden, Cumberland and everywhere in between.