AI Adoption Challenges in SMEs: What Owners Need to Know

AI Adoption Challenges in SMEs: What Owners Need to Know

Description:
This free webinar is designed for SME owners, managers and early-stage entrepreneurs who want to explore how AI can support business growth. Many small businesses feel unsure about cost, skills, data and technical requirements. This session will help you understand these challenges clearly and provide simple, practical steps to move forward with confidence.

What you will learn:
• Why SMEs hesitate to adopt AI
• Core challenges such as cost, skills, data and staff resistance
• Examples of simple AI tools that SMEs can use
• How to prepare your organisation for AI adoption
• Practical steps that you can apply immediately
• Live Q&A and discussion

Who should attend:
• SME owners
• Managers
• Entrepreneurs
• Business students and professionals
• Anyone interested in AI and small business growth

Speaker:
Sidra Junaid is a business lecturer and a PhD researcher focusing on AI adoption in SMEs. She works closely with small businesses in the UK to understand how AI can improve customer relationships and operational efficiency.