AI Agents for Small Business Efficiency

Aug
26
2026
Wed, Aug 26 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Topic: Managing a Business

Feeling stretched thin by customer emails, scheduling, follow-up tasks, and day-to-day tasks? This training shows small business owners how to use AI agents to handle repetitive work, improve responsiveness, and free up more time to focus on growth.

Participants will learn:

  • What AI agents are and how they differ from basic AI chat tools
  • Why more small businesses are using AI to save time and reduce administrative burdens
  • Common business bottlenecks that AI can help solve, from answering customer inquiries to managing schedules and follow-up tasks
  • Real-world use cases for service-based and product-based businesses
  • A simple 5-step process for creating your first AI agent
  • No-code and low-cost tools that make AI automation accessible to businesses of any size
  • Best practices, safeguards, and considerations for responsible AI use
  • A practical 90-day roadmap for implementing AI solutions in your business

By the end of the session, participants will leave with a personalized action plan and a clear understanding of how to begin using AI agents to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and free up valuable time for higher-value work.

This training is designed for business owners who want practical, actionable strategies they can start using immediately, regardless of their technical experience.

Speaker(s): Jacob Kiser, Business Consultant Louisiana Small Business Development Center at McNeese State University

Co-Sponsor(s): SBA, LED, and McNeese State University


Fee: No Cost

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Phone: 337.475.5529

Location

Jeff Davis Chamber of Commerce
137 N. Main Street Jennings, LA 70546