The Illinois Small Business Development Center in the Turner Center for Entrepreneurship at Bradley University is excited to offer a new webinar series, “Exploring AI for Entrepreneurs: Automating and Innovating Your Business.” This series is specifically designed to empower small business owners with practical, actionable strategies that drive success. Each session focuses on giving participants clear, step-by-step plans that can be implemented immediately to enhance key areas of business operations, from streamlining tasks and improving customer engagement to making smarter data-driven decisions. Whether you're just starting to explore AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this series will equip you with the knowledge and tools to leverage AI for growth, efficiency, and innovation in your business. Artificial Intelligence (AI) may sound like a complex, futuristic technology, but it's already here, and it’s transforming the way businesses operate. In this workshop, we’ll break down the basics of AI, showing you how it’s not just for tech companies but an essential tool for small business owners today. AI can help you automate routine tasks, make smarter decisions, and improve customer experiences, all while saving you time and money. Whether you're looking to streamline operations, boost productivity, or gain deeper insights into your business, AI offers accessible and affordable solutions that can give you a competitive edge. By learning how AI works and how to implement it, you’ll be empowered to grow your business more efficiently and effectively, staying ahead in today’s fast-paced marketplace. Topics: ? Why AI Matters for Small Businesses ? Key AI Concepts & Terminology ? Benefits of AI for Small Business ? Challenges & Risks of AI in Small Business ? AI Applications in Small Business Webinar series presenters: Our AI U Certified SBDC Advisers from the Illinois SBDC at Bradley University. Theresa Bloom, Director of AI U & Social Media Adviser at Illinois SBDC at Bradley. Amy Lambert, Assistant Director of Illinois SBDC at Bradley. Eric Sampson, Director of Illinois SBDC at Bradley.