AI 101 for Small Businesses
Empower Your Business with AI
AI isn’t just for big corporations—it’s a powerful, accessible tool that can help you run your business smarter, faster, and with more confidence. Are you ready to explore how AI can work for you and your community?
Whether you're drafting emails, planning content, or managing customer relationships, this hands-on training will show you how to use tools like ChatGPT and Canva AI to save time, boost productivity, and bring your business ideas to life.

This course is for entrepreneurs who want to:
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Understand what AI really is and how it works
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Learn the art of writing effective AI prompts
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Use proven tools to support business growth
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Create AI-powered content and customer support systems
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Navigate AI with confidence, ethics, and clear purpose
Modules:
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Discover the Power of AI
Learn what AI is—and what it isn’t. Cut through the myths and understand how tools like ChatGPT think, respond, and make decisions.
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Speak AI’s Language
Master the skill of writing effective prompts. Practice with real Indigenous business examples and watch your ideas turn into helpful content, marketing messages, and solutions.
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Boost Your Productivity
Explore user-friendly tools like Canva AI and email automators to create impactful business materials in minutes. Save time, reduce stress, and stay focused on what matters most.
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Use AI Responsibly
Gain awareness of ethical use, privacy, and future trends. Understand how to make AI work with you, not against you.
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Final Project: Your AI Solution
Apply everything you’ve learned to create a personalized AI-powered solution for your own business. Share your ideas and get valuable feedback.
Investment:
$3,200 per nation which includes 7-9 hours of class time, coaching, prep, and post-work. Workshop timelines can be customized to meet the needs of your nation. Materials, prizes, and travel are billed separately.
This course equips Indigenous professionals and entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and tools to integrate AI into their marketing strategies, enabling them to drive growth and innovation in a fast-evolving digital marketplace.
Individual entrepreneurs interested in one-to-one training, please email edu@activ8inc.com with details on who you are and what Nation you are from. We look forward to learning more about you!