AI Essentials for Small Business Owners Course
A practical, no-fluff, confidence-building overview to using AI safely, responsibly, and effectively in your small business. Each cohort has four weekly sessions; see chart below for dates. Move confidently from theory to hands-on experience in each session in key areas to help you grow your business.
A Course Designed for Real Small Business Owners
AI is moving fast, and most small business owners feel caught between curiosity, dabbling, and overwhelm. This course gives you a clear, safe, and supportive place to start. No jargon. No hype. No pressure.
AI Essentials for Small Business Owners is a friendly, practical starting point for understanding how AI works, how to use it responsibly, and how to apply it to the real work you do every day as a small business owner.
You’ll learn in a small group, practice with hands‑on exercises, and walk away from each class with something you can actually use.
What You’ll Learn
Each session builds your skills step by step, focusing on clarity, safety, and practical application.
You’ll explore:
- AI safety, privacy, and responsible use
- Creating your AI strategy
- How AI tools work (in plain English)
- Prompt engineering for stronger, more predictable responses
- Overview of several AI platforms, and where each excels
- Content creation, research, image creation
- Video and audio tools for small business
- Vibe coding
- Practical ways to save time and improve your workflow
This course is about improving your game — not becoming an AI expert overnight.
Course Format
Each 75‑minute class includes:
- 30 minutes of guided learning Clear explanations and real examples. Not a dull lecture.
- 30 minutes of hands‑on practice You’ll create a real deliverable matched to that session.
- 15 minutes of recap + shared insights A chance to ask questions, compare results, and learn from each other.
Classes are capped at 10 students so everyone gets time, attention, and support.
April 2026 Cohorts (Flexible Scheduling)
There are four separate April cohorts, each with its own set of four class dates and times. And because life happens, the schedule is flexible:
- Tailor the course to your calendar. Register for Class 1, and then you may attend a subsequent Class 2, 3, or 4 across any available April 2026 cohort dates, with prior approval.*
* Simply register for your primary April 2026 cohort to start. Subsequent sessions may be taken with a different group on a space-available basis, provided you give at least 24-hour advance notice and receive approval.
Community + Office Hours
Every student receives access to a private space inside the MEG Community.
You’ll also have access to weekly Office Hours on Tuesdays:
- 1 hour of coworking
- 15 minutes of Q&A (with breakout rooms available for individual questions)
This is where you can bring your experiments, your wins, your “why isn’t this working?” moments, and get real support.
Special Introductory Price
For students in our April and Early May 2026 cohorts only:
$197 for the full four‑session program.
After May 7th, standard pricing will apply.
Who This Course Is For
This course is a great fit if you are:
- A solo or micro‑business owner
- Curious about AI but unsure where to start
- Concerned about safety, privacy, or accuracy
- Tired of trial‑and‑error and want clear guidance
- Ready to improve your workflows and save time
- Interested in learning alongside a supportive group
You do not need technical skills. You do not need prior AI experience. Just curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Ready to Join an April or May Cohort?
If you want to feel confident, capable, and in control with AI — and you want to learn in a friendly, supportive environment — this course was built for you. Class dates are below.
We’ll see you in class!
AI Training & Advisory Disclaimer
Startup to Growth provides strategic, educational guidance on how to use AI tools effectively, but they are not a technician, compliance expert, cybersecurity professional, or legal advisor. As a client or student, I understand that the AI training and guidance provided by Startup to Growth, and any of their respective employees, contractors, officers, agents, or representatives, does not include technical, legal, compliance, or cybersecurity services. As a client or student, I understand I am fully responsible for my own data privacy, security protocols, and compliance decisions, and I understand I should consult qualified professionals before implementing any AI‑related workflow
Registration and Payment
Registration is complete when you make payment for the course using the payment button below, which includes filling in your name, email, and course start date, as instructed. Please note: Your purchase confirms your agreement to the AI Training & Advisory Disclaimer on this website page. Seats are limited to 10 per cohort.
To help me prepare for our time together, you’ll receive a brief questionnaire after payment. This helps me understand your current familiarity with AI and any specific concerns you’d like me to keep in mind as we move through the course.