Aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners can learn how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to support their businesses through a series of free online workshops delivered by Business Wales.
The Practical AI for Early-Stage Start-Ups webinar will take place on 17 November 2026, with a further session scheduled for 21 January 2027.
Delivered by Business Wales on behalf of the Welsh Government, the interactive two-hour webinar is designed for individuals with little or no previous experience of AI, providing an introduction to the technology and its practical applications for new businesses.
The session will explore how AI tools can help business owners save time, improve efficiency and support everyday activities, including marketing, administration and business planning.
The webinar will cover:
- Understanding what AI is and how it works
- Practical applications for marketing, administration and planning
- Live demonstrations of tools including ChatGPT, Claude and Microsoft Copilot
- Writing effective prompts to generate useful AI responses
- Understanding the risks and limitations of AI
- Using AI responsibly within a business
The webinar will be presented by Ceri Davies, Founder and Director of SOS Training and Consultancy Services and The AI Training Co.
Ceri delivers practical AI and business productivity training for non-technical business owners and teams, helping organisations across Wales improve efficiency and build confidence in using AI tools.
The session is aimed at pre-start entrepreneurs and early-stage business owners who want to understand how AI could support their business activities without requiring technical expertise.
Two free online sessions are available:
- Tuesday 17 November 2026, 10am–12pm
- Thursday 21 January 2027, 10am–12pm
Both webinars are free to attend.
Find out more about the Practical AI for Early-Stage Start-Ups webinar here.
