Tuesday, June 23rd at 7pm Pacific
A free, beginner-friendly online workshop for Sidney & Saanich Peninsula business owners who are curious about AI - and want to better understand what AI actually helps with, what to ignore, and how to start without feeling overwhelmed.

Cindy Greenway
Sidney resident with 20+ years helping business owners
improve systems, operations and efficiency.
Free Educational Online Workshop via Zoom ~ Beginner Friendly ~ 60-75 Minutes ~ Live Q&A ~ No Technical Experience Needed
AI seems to be everywhere right now.
And for many business owners, it's hard to tell:
what's actually useful
what's hype
and whether any of it really matters for a small local business.
Maybe you've experimented a little already.
Maybe you've avoided it completely.
Or maybe you're simply trying to understand what everyone is suddenly talking about.
This session is designed for practical business owners who want a clear, honest, and non-technical introduction to AI and how businesses are beginning to use it in the real world.
We'll talk about:
what AI actually is
what it can realistically help with
where it still falls short
and how business owners are using it to save time and simplify certain tasks.
This is not a highly technical training or an "AI will replace humans" presentation.
It's a practical conversation designed to help you better understand the tools, the opportunities and the reality behind all the noise.
What AI actually is - explained in plain language
Why so many businesses are suddenly paying attention to AI
Practical examples of how business owners and teams are using AI
What AI does well - and where human judgment still matters
Beginner-friendly tools that are easiest to start with
How to begin exploring AI without feeling intimidated or overwhelmed
The biggest mistakes business owners should avoid when using AI
Are skeptical - but also a little curious about AI
Have heard a lot about AI but still aren't sure what it actually does
Want practical examples instead of technical explanations
Are interested in saving time or simplifying parts of your business
Have experimented with AI a little but aren't sure how useful it really is
Want an honest, balanced perspective - not hype
Believe technology should support relationships, not replace them
Do I need to be "Techy"?
Nope - this is designed for beginners and explained in plain language.
Do I need paid AI Tools?
No. I'll show options you can start with for free.
Will there be time for questions?
Yes - we'll have live Q&A at the end.
This time doesn't work for me - should I register?
Yes. If you register, I'll email you about future sessions and upcoming dates.
Will a recording be available?
I'm recording for my own notes and quality improvement, but a replay isn't guaranteed. If it turns out well, I may share a replay link to registrants afterward - but it's best to attend live if you can.
Is this a sales pitch?
No - it's educational. I'll share optional next steps at the end for anyone who wants to keep learning.
For more than 20 years, I've worked alongside business owners helping them grow through systems, automation, partnerships and business development.
Long before AI became today's hot topic, I was already helping businesses use technology and automation to simplify operations and work more efficiently.
Like many people, I was initially skeptical about AI myself.
But after becoming certified and spending significant time exploring these tools firsthand, I began to see both the opportunities and the challenges AI presents for small businesses.
What became clear very quickly is this: most business owners don't need more hype or technical complexity.
They need practical guidance.
Today, I help business owners better understand how AI can support productivity, communication, creativity and efficiency - while keeping the human side of business front and center.
As a Sidney resident myself, I'm excited to help local business owners explore this technology in a practical, approachable, and realistic way.
