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SUMMARY:MD SBDC - Is AI Safe for My Business? A Guide to Using AI Without the Risk
DESCRIPTION:You’ve started using AI\, or you’re thinking about it\, but one question keeps coming up: is this safe for my business? What happens to your data when you type it into ChatGPT or your AI platform of choice? Can your team use these tools without putting customer information at risk? In this session\, you’ll get clear\, practical answers without the tech jargon. You’ll learn what actually happens to your data when you use free AI tools\, the five most common mistakes small businesses make with AI and how to avoid them\, and how to set simple guardrails your team can follow\, even if your “team” is just you. You’ll walk away with a guide to what data is safe to use with AI and a one-page AI use policy template you can put to work immediately. If you want help going further\, SkyeStaq works with small and mid-sized business owners to deploy secure\, business-grade AI connected to your operations. Presenter\, Greg Chait; SkyeStaq Managing Partner\, Strategy & Technology. \nPlease use following link to register: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18560
URL:https://carrollbiz.org/event/md-sbdc-is-ai-safe-for-my-business-a-guide-to-using-ai-without-the-risk/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:MD SBDC - Using AI for Market Research and Competitor Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Join this session to learn how to research your business market\, understand your competitors\, find customer pain points in the industry\, find gaps in what the competitor’s offerings are and discover underserved\, niche markets. Attendees will see clearly the framework that’s only a few prompts long but will uncover data and information you can actually use to assist in your business growth. Presenter\, Nancy McDonald; AI Automation Consultant\, Tyto AI Consulting. \nPlease use following link to register: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18663
URL:https://carrollbiz.org/event/md-sbdc-using-ai-for-market-research-and-competitor-intelligence/
LOCATION:Virtual\, MD\, United States
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SUMMARY:MD SBDC - Marketing On A Budget: Big Impact Without Big Spending
DESCRIPTION:Effective marketing doesn’t require a large budget—just the right strategy. This session is designed for small business owners navigating real-world financial constraints while still aiming for meaningful growth. Participants will learn how to leverage free and low-cost marketing strategies\, implement organic growth tactics that build visibility over time\, and make smart decisions about where to invest versus where to save. The training also introduces practical\, do-it-yourself tools to help elevate branding without added expense. Attendees will leave with actionable approaches to maximize impact while minimizing costs. Presenter\, Cassandra Ferguson\, CEO; Elevation Global Media Group\, LLC. \nPlease use following link to register: https://mdsbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/18583
URL:https://carrollbiz.org/event/md-sbdc-marketing-on-a-budget-big-impact-without-big-spending/
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