AI Training for Small Businesses

Hands-on training that makes AI practical and accessible, not overwhelming

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Whether you’re exploring AI for the first time or want to expand your skills, my training gives you the confidence to implement AI yourself.

From training VAs, business owners, and membership communities, I’ve learned how to make AI accessible without dumbing it down. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just practical training that helps you use AI in your actual business.

For individuals: One-to-one sessions tailored to your business needs and current skill level.

For communities: Group workshops that add value to your membership whilst keeping things practical and engaging.

Jacqueline's AI Essentials was an outstanding session. The webinar was perfectly paced, making it accessible for those completely new to AI while still offering valuable insights for those already exploring its potential. Her ability to break down complex concepts into practical, real-world applications was brilliant... The session was engaging, informative, and packed with actionable takeaways that I have already started applying in my business.
Hayley Hudson
Founder of The VA Lounge® | LinkedIn Top Voice | Admin Industry Advocate
Available Training Options:

AI Essentials – A practical introduction to AI for business owners who want to understand the basics and see what’s possible

Custom GPT Workshop – Learn how to create your own AI tools that save time and maintain your voice

One-to-One Training – Personalised sessions tailored to your business needs

Group Training – Interactive workshops for teams and communities who want to learn together

All training is hands-on and practical. You’ll work with real examples from your business, not generic demonstrations.

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What we'll cover (depending on your session):

AI Essentials:

Which AI tools to use and when

Privacy and security basics for UK businesses

Practical prompting that gets better results

Where AI helps and where it doesn’t

Custom GPT Workshop:

Building your first custom GPT

Training it on your voice and content

Setting boundaries and guardrails

When to use custom GPTs vs standard ChatGPT

One-to-One Training:

Completely tailored to your business needs

Focus on your specific challenges

Work with your actual content and workflows

Group Training:

Collaborative learning environment

Mix of demonstration and hands-on practice

Q&A throughout

Supporting materials for your members

What makes my training different:

I’ve been doing this work for years. From training virtual assistants to speaking at business events, I’ve learned what makes AI training land and what doesn’t.

I focus on what you’ll actually use. No theoretical deep dives into how AI works. We focus on the tools and techniques you’ll implement immediately.

I understand UK businesses. GDPR, cultural context, appropriate tone. Most AI training is American-focused. Mine isn’t.

I work with real examples. Your content, your client communication, your actual business challenges. Not generic case studies.

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What you don't have to worry about:

You don’t need to be technical. If you can use email and Google, you can learn this.

You won’t be left on your own. All sessions include follow-up support and materials you can reference later.

It’s not overwhelming. We move at a pace that works for you, focusing on what matters most for your business.

You won’t waste time on theory. Everything is practical and immediately applicable.

This training is for you if:

✓ You want practical AI skills, not theory
✓ You’re comfortable with technology but new to AI
✓ You need training tailored to your business, not generic tutorials
✓ You’re a community or membership leader wanting to add AI education
✓ You prefer hands-on learning with real examples

Not for you if: You’re looking for advanced AI development training or want to become an AI specialist. This is practical business implementation, not technical deep-dive.

Client Success Stories

From the training sessions I’ve delivered to VAs, business owners, and membership communities:

I recently had the pleasure of attending a training session run by Jacqueline titled AI Essentials for Virtual Assistants. It was a very informative and comprehensive session on how to best utilise AI tools as a VA both for our own businesses and our clients. She really knows her stuff when it comes to this subject, and given that AI is at the forefront of most activities these days from a tech perspective, working and collaborating with a VA who knows how to use AI is now becoming fundamental to the success of many businesses in terms of productivity and efficiency. So if you have very little knowledge of AI, are lacking confidence or do not know where on earth to start, Jacqueline is your go-to person.

Jacqueline has a wonderful training demeanour and it was incredibly easy to follow. She answered many questions and I came away feeling like I had learned so much, and have been able to implement and see the success of a lot of it already. I cannot recommend Jacqueline enough. She is going to be an absolute game-changer for so many businesses in the future.

I attended one of Jacqueline's AI sessions, she was very informative, a great presenter, very calm, encouraging, with a wealth of knowledge! Would highly recommend her and her sessions!

Your training is fabulous Jacqueline! I learned so much from you last week, and I DO use Chat GPT ALL the time. There is just so much that it can do. We all need a you so we can focus on learning the bits that are useful for what we each need.