Who Should Use AI in Their Business? Finding the Best Fit
You might be looking at the news and thinking, "AI sounds interesting for big companies like Amazon, but does it really have a place in my little shop?" It’s a fair question—not every tool is right for every job.
At AIAnswered.com, we’ve found that AI isn't just for "techies." In fact, it's often most helpful for the "solopreneur"—the person running the whole show alone. If you feel like you are drowning in paperwork or administrative "busywork," AI is likely a perfect fit for you.
Consider Joe, a local consultant. He was spending three hours a week just summarizing his meeting notes for clients. Once he started using AI to do the summarizing for him, he gained back an entire afternoon every week to spend with his grandkids.
The "Service Provider" Fit If your business involves a lot of talking to people—like a real estate agent, a coach, or a contractor—AI is your best friend. It can help you stay on top of your follow-up emails and organize your thoughts after a long day of meetings.
Instead of trying to remember exactly what a client said on Tuesday morning, you can feed your rough notes into an AI and ask it to "Create a list of the 3 action items we agreed upon." It’s like having a digital memory that never fades.
The "Creative Professional" Fit For those who sell a craft or a specialized skill, like an artist, an author, or a boutique owner, the hardest part is often the "selling" side. You want to be in the studio, not writing product descriptions for your website.
AI can take a photo of your work or a basic list of features and turn them into a beautiful, persuasive description. This allows you to stay in your "creative zone" while the AI handles the "sales talk."
The "Community Leader" Fit Even if your "business" is a non-profit or a community group, the administrative burden is real. AI can help you write grant applications, create flyers for events, and manage volunteer sign-ups without needing a large staff.
In our book, AI for Boomers, we talk about how AI levels the playing field. It gives the "little guy" the same professional tools that the "big guys" have.
We're Your Partners in Progress Whatever your role, you don't have to figure it out alone. At AIAnswered.com, we help you identify exactly which AI tools will give you the most "bang for your buck" so you don't waste time on things you don't need.
You've got this! AI is a tool, and like any tool—from a hammer to a sewing machine—it just takes a little practice to see how it fits your hand.
Take 5 minutes today to list the "top 3 things you hate doing" in your business. There’s almost certainly an AI tool that can help with at least one of them.