AI for SMEs: How Small Businesses Can Save Hours Every Week (with Neil MacDonald)

AI isn’t just for big corporations — it’s for small businesses too.

In this episode of What One Thing, Phil Davenport, Hayley Baxter, and Craig Millar sit down with Neil MacDonald from Technology4Business to explore how small businesses can use AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to save time, simplify work, and get better results.

Neil shares practical, real-world examples of AI in action — from automating repetitive admin tasks to creating smarter systems that free people up to focus on what matters.

💡 You’ll learn:

• Why AI is your “junior colleague,” not your replacement
• How to get started with AI even if you’re not technical
• Why “60% done” is better than “perfect but never shipped”

🎧 Listen now to discover how AI can make your business faster, calmer, and more human.

Guest: Neil MacDonald, Technology4Business
Hosts: Phil Davenport (Affirm IT), Hayley Baxter (Corbar Accounting), Craig Millar (Portal Technologies)

🔗 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whatonething

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What One Thing Podcast – with Phil & Hayley

Each week, business owners share the one thing that made the biggest difference in their business journey — and hosts Phil (Affirm IT Services) and Hayley (Corbar Accounting) dive into the lessons, laughs, and lightbulb moments along the way.

If you’re a UK business owner looking for real stories and practical insights on growth, leadership, IT, and finance — this is the podcast for you!

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Phil Davenport | Affirm IT Services
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https://affirmit.co.uk/

Hayley Baxter | Corbar Accounting
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https://corbar.uk/

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