Hello everyone! I am excited to join this community to share my journey, exchange and learn with others and gain in confidence as I start a completely new direction in my career. A bit about me: I worked in the same industry for 24 years and tought I would until my retirement but life made me take a completely different path when the new ownership of my previous company decided to eliminate my position. I had options to find another job, but decided that this was a blessing and decided to take the new path of building my own business in AI to help SME learn and adopt it in a responsible and inclusive way. I never thought this was going to be easy, learning about AI and creating my offering using my past experience as a base but I nver thought about all the other things around that had always been taken care of by my employers in the pas... IT setup, website and marketing, finance,... All to say that I am not only learning about AI for my future customers, I am also learning how to build a business. Even though it is overwhelming to say the least, I love learning all these new skills. I decided to join this community as it seems to align with my values, and I need to gain confidence in myself: how can others trust me fully if I don't myself?! So I am looking forward to learn about what everyone is up to and exchanging with everyone as I grow into my new self :)

If you want AI to create real results, stop thinking “which tool should I use”. Start thinking “which role should I replace or support”. Examples of roles AI can handle • Receptionist for enquiries and booking • Sales assistant for follow ups and objections • Admin coordinator for tasks, notes, reporting • Support rep for FAQs and updates When you pick a role, everything becomes easier. Inputs, responsibilities, handoffs, and success metrics. Question If you could add one role to your business today for almost no cost, which one would it be, and why

I think sometimes I think I am in the md when I am in Canvas and vice-a-versa. Is there an easy way to tell when you are in each one? Maybe I am using them incorrectly - when to use each? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I was just reviewing my Shopify dashboard today, and something caught my attention December isn’t really “over” when it comes to opportunities. Even in the middle of the holiday rush, the festive energy can still push results for anyone willing to take a small step. Whether you’re just exploring side hustles, trying to grow an online store, or learning the ropes, the numbers don’t lie: consistent action no matter how small can create real momentum. It made me realize something important: success isn’t about waiting for the “perfect time.” It’s about noticing moments that others overlook and acting on them. I’m sharing this because I know so many of us are trying to figure things out, and sometimes a small insight can change everything. What small move could you make today that your future self will thank you for?