Join this beginner-friendly webinar series designed to help small business owners confidently use AI as a practical business tool. Participants will learn how to apply AI for marketing, decision-making, productivity, and daily operations through simple, hands-on exercises and real-world examples.
AI is changing rapidly. My goal isn’t to teach you every tool or every feature. My goal is to give you a practical framework for using AI effectively in your business.
AI Fundamentals for Business Owners
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
1 – 2 pm (Pacific)
Teaching AI About Your Business
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 – 2 pm (Pacific)
Using AI as a Business Advisor
Friday,June 26, 2026
1 – 2 pm (Pacific)
*The Zoom webinar link will be sent with reminder emails before the event.
*Brought to you in partnership with the City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) and BusinessSource Pico-Union/Westlake Region (operated by PACE Business Development Center). BusinessSource Center – Pico-Union/Westlake Region (operated by PACE Business Development Center): PACE Business Development Center operates two BusinessSource Centers – Pico-Union & Hollywood in the City of Los Angeles.
Why Learn AI Now?
Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming a standard business tool. Whether you’re creating marketing content, researching ideas, improving productivity, or making business decisions, AI is already being used by businesses of all sizes—including your competitors.
The good news? You don’t need to become an AI expert.
Think of AI as a powerful business tool. Like any tool, the results depend on how well you understand it and how you use it. Without the right approach, AI can provide incomplete, inaccurate, or misleading information. With the right foundation, it can help you save time, generate ideas, improve communication, and support better decision-making.
This course isn’t about learning everything there is to know about AI. It’s about learning the practical fundamentals every small business owner should understand before incorporating AI into their daily workflow.
Even if you’ve already experimented with AI tools, you may discover new techniques, better prompting strategies, and practical applications that help you get more reliable and useful results.
The more you understand how AI works—and where its limitations are—the better equipped you’ll be to use it effectively in your business.
Meet Your Instructor
Colleen Nelson is the founder of The Ultimate Answer, a digital strategy and consulting business focused on helping organizations navigate technology, websites, marketing, AI, and online visibility.
With more than 25 years of experience and a Master’s Degree in Communication with a concentration in Information and Business Decision-Making, Colleen specializes in translating complex technology into practical strategies that business owners can understand and apply.
Her goal is simple: help business owners make informed decisions and use technology effectively without feeling overwhelmed.
Learn more about Colleen Nelson and The Ultimate Answer
Who Should Attend?
This course is designed for:
- Small business owners
- Entrepreneurs and startups
- Nonprofit leaders
- Marketing professionals
- Consultants and service providers
- Anyone curious about using AI in a practical business setting
No technical background is required.
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