AI feels overwhelming for a lot of business owners — confusing tools, scary headlines, ethical grey areas, and way too much hype. The result? Most people either avoid it completely or use it badly.

In this Business Owners Smashing It Online session, John North breaks AI down in plain English and shows how real business owners are actually using AI today — to save time, test ideas, analyse data, create content, and make better decisions without becoming a tech expert.

This is a practical, grounded crash course designed for business owners who want to understand AI properly and use it with confidence.

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What You’ll Learn

What AI really is (and what it isn’t)

Where AI fits into everyday business operations

The difference between AI-generated vs AI-assisted content

How businesses are using AI for books, data, and decision-making

Real risks around accuracy, privacy, and bias

Practical ways to use ChatGPT without complex prompts

How AI can analyse spreadsheets, reports, and business data

Using AI as a support tool instead of a replacement

Where AI saves the most time for small business owners

Why It Matters:

AI is already being used by your competitors — but that doesn’t mean you need to jump in blindly. This session helps business owners cut through fear and hype, understand what’s useful right now, and avoid the mistakes that cause wasted time or poor outcomes. Used properly, AI becomes a powerful assistant that supports smarter decisions, efficiency, and growth.

About The Speaker:

John North is the CEO of Evolve Systems Group and a long-time entrepreneur with experience across accounting, finance, software, marketing, and publishing. He’s authored multiple bestselling books, built SaaS platforms, and now helps business owners understand and apply AI in practical, real-world ways.

Timestamps:

00:00 Why AI suddenly feels unavoidable for business owners

07:00 What AI actually is and why it’s not new

14:00 Environmental, ethical, and privacy considerations

21:00 Common myths and risks around AI accuracy

28:00 How AI is being used to write and publish books

35:00 AI-generated vs AI-assisted content explained

42:00 Using AI to analyse spreadsheets and business data

49:00 Training AI on your own knowledge and content

56:00 Practical tools business owners can use today

1:02:00 Final advice for getting started with AI safely

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