
AI Tools: A Game-changer for Vermont Small Businesses
Sep 17, 2024
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Running a small business is no easy feat. From managing day-to-day operations to dealing with financial systems and government contracts, there's a never-ending list of tasks that require your attention. This can often leave business owners feeling overwhelmed and struggling to find ways to maximize efficiency. Some of us are turning to AI... 🤖
AI tools are rapidly reshaping businesses, and how work gets done, so it's critical to have smart, ethical guidelines to boost productivity safely. Which AIs can we rely on? How can we leverage AI to spend time on what matters most? 🚀Are all AIs created equal? Is a chatbot right for my company, or should I spend time on generative pre-trained transformers (GPTs)? And if I do use AI tools, what's a safe and ethical way to do this?

Here are a few guiding principles that sums it up for us at SustainVT:
1️⃣ Transparency is Key: always ensure employees or customers know when AI is in use.
2️⃣ Human Oversight Matters: AI is great for augmenting human judgment, but never to replace it.
3️⃣ Data Privacy First: Stay up-to-date with privacy policies and practices, and upload your data smartly!!
4️⃣ And... last but not least, Train for Success: Empower your team with AI literacy and ongoing learning opportunities to make the most of these new tools. There are lots of podcasts, free online courses and events about AI in your business community (including with us).
💡 And to the solopreneurs, the busy bees trying to save time at work, or the CEOs wondering how their employees could be using AI tools like ChatGPT, or if you're simply curious and haven't had much time to explore AI yet, join us for behind-the-scenes AI work sessions, or follow @SustainVT on social media for more insights.