A free two-part webinar series from Small Business Britain, supported by BT

You’re using AI - but is your business actually ready for what that means? As AI becomes a bigger part of how small businesses work every day, questions around security, data and doing things the right way have never been more important. And once your business is protected, it’s time to think bigger.

Across two practical, jargon-free sessions - each joined by an expert from BT - we cut through the confusion and give you everything you need to use AI safely, confidently and compliantly today, then set your business up for real growth in the year ahead.

Session dates (October 2026):

• Part 1: Protect it - 14^th October (10am)
• Part 2: Scale it - 21^st October (10am)

Part 1: Protect it

For most business owners, navigating AI security and data protection can feel like a minefield - and not knowing where to start is a real barrier to going further with AI. In this session you’ll learn:

• What you actually need to know about AI and data protection - without the legal jargon
• How to use AI tools securely so your business and your clients stay protected
• What to look for when choosing AI tools you can genuinely trust
• Simple, practical steps to make sure AI is being used safely across your business

You’ll leave with clarity, confidence and a clear checklist - so you can use AI freely, knowing your business is protected.

Part 2: Scale it

In the final session of the series we explore what’s coming next in AI and what it means for small businesses like yours. This isn’t about science fiction or vague predictions - it’s about practical, grounded steps you can take now to get ahead of the curve. In this session you’ll learn:

• The AI developments that will matter most for small businesses in the next 12 months
• How to build an AI approach that scales as your business grows
• How small businesses can use AI to compete with bigger players on a smaller budget
• Where to focus your time, energy and investment for the biggest impact

You’ll leave the series with a clear picture of where AI is heading, what it means for your business - and, most importantly, exactly what to do about it.

Who it’s for

Small business owners, freelancers, side hustlers - anyone already using AI (or about to) who wants to do it safely, and then make it work harder for their business.

Thanks to BT supporting this webinar series and helping us bring practical AI learning to small businesses across the UK.

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