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The AI Efficiency Audit for Small Businesses Identifying Operational Friction and Using AI to Improv

Jul
30
2026
Thu, Jul 30 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Topic: Strategic Planning

This workshop helps business owners identify operational inefficiencies, repetitive tasks, communication bottlenecks, and administrative burdens where AI and automation can improve workflows without replacing employees. Through a practical “AI Efficiency Audit” framework, attendees will learn how to evaluate day-to-day business activities and uncover opportunities to save time, reduce repetitive work, improve consistency, and free employees to focus on higher-value responsibilities. The workshop focuses on realistic, approachable applications of AI that support teams, streamline operations, and improve productivity across small business environments. Key Lessons •How to identify repetitive workflows, operational bottlenecks, and administrative inefficiencies •Real-world examples of AI improving productivity in marketing, operations, customer communication, onboarding, and reporting •Using AI to support employees and improve consistency rather than eliminate jobs •Building simple AI-assisted systems that reduce manual work and improve responsiveness •Creating an actionable roadmap for implementing AI tools gradually and effectively within a small business

Speaker(s):

Co-Sponsor(s): Huntington Bank


Fee: No Cost

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Phone: 440-366-4370

Location

Ohio SBDC at Lorain County Community College
The Richard Desich Business and Entrepreneurship Center (DEC)
151 Innovation Drive Elyria, OH 44035
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