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AI can be a real game-changer for small businesses. Studies have shown that it can improve productivity and remove a lot of the repetitive, slow-paced work that weighs down workers. Overall, this can have a positive influence on overall ROI.
However, you’ve got to start from somewhere. While signing up for the tools is a good start, it takes a while to understand where AI fits in your organization. These workflows will hopefully give you a head start, all with a simple graphic and examples of how it has improved operations.
This month’s workflows are:
- Run AI video production
- Turn bank statement PDFs into data
- Manage media and PR opportunities
- Write social media captions
Run AI Video Production Workflow
Recommended by Arthur Hof, founder and CEO at Bunny Honey Club
If you’ve got limited creative spend as a small business, this process allows you to quickly turn around videos with AI. While the whole process can be automated, I always recommend a human-in-the-loop for final review.
According to Hof, this workflow saves 30 hours of human labor per month. What used to be 20-36 hours of manual work, became only around 5 hours.
Turn Bank Statement PDFs into Data Workflow
Recommended by Pankaj Jasoria, founder of Bank Statement Converter AI
One of the best attributes of AI is being able to turn vast, complicated datasets into ready-to-analyze information. This workflow helps businesses convert bank statements into clear, structured data that can then be plugged into a financial workflow.
Jasoria recommends using AI as an extraction and organization layer rather than trying to replace financial judgement. Given the security risks with AI, I’d also check out your settings before plugging any sensitive data into a tool.
Manage PR and Media Opportunities Workflow
Recommended by Dr. Morissa Schwartz, founder of GenZ Publishing and Dr. Rissy’s Writing & Marketing
This workflow enables small teams to handle multiple media and PR opportunities without losing sight of deadlines. In this workflow, AI handles the first draft, and a human reviews the final messaging.
In one recent run, the workflow caught one request that had already been pitched and produced three distinct, confirmed submissions.
Write Social Media Captions Workflow
Recommended by Alex SB, founder at Fuxux
Having an online presence is a nonnegotiable for businesses today. This workflow lets AI draft social media captions for posts across different channels, including X and Instagram.
For teams that want to plan posts ahead of time, this is a great addition to any social media workflow.
Remove the Guesswork with Tried and Tested AI Workflows
AI is here, but leaders are still struggling to find out how useful it can be. This can lead to surging AI costs, failed pilots, and ultimately, a lack of ROI.
Relying on the experts that have already successfully implemented AI and have the numbers to prove it is a solid start for any business looking to see results.
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