How Even Non-Techies Can Use AI to Write a Smarter Business Plan
- Dax Kimbrough
- Aug 12
- 2 min read
Some people talk about AI like it’s either going to replace humans or solve world peace. Let’s be real—it’s neither. For small business owners, AI is just another tool. A powerful one, sure. But like any tool, you’ve got to know when to pick it up and what to build with it.
Here’s the good news: you don’t need to be “a tech person” to make AI work for you. No coding. No research papers. No pretending you understand machine learning algorithms. You just need the right plays—and if you’re brand new, the right first plays.
If You’re Just Starting Out: Do This First
Pick one task you hate doing. Invoicing, writing follow-up emails, summarizing meeting notes—start with something simple and low-risk.
Choose a beginner-friendly tool. Something with plain language prompts, not engineering jargon. ChatGPT, Gemini, and BizChat are good entry points.
Learn by asking. Treat AI like a smart intern. Give it a clear request, then ask it to refine until it’s exactly right. (The magic is in the follow-up prompts.)
Test before you trust. Don’t take the first output as gospel. Review, edit, and make sure it still sounds like you.
Once You’ve Got Your Feet Wet: Make AI Earn Its Keep
Draft faster. Business plans, pitch decks, proposal outlines—done in minutes instead of hours.
Research without rabbit holes. Summarize industry reports or competitor news so you get the signal without the noise.
Get unstuck on words. Marketing copy, email responses, job descriptions—AI can turn rough notes into client-ready text.
The key isn’t throwing AI at every problem—it’s using it where speed and clarity matter most. And the right tools (like BizChat and others we’ll cover in this series) are being built for regular business owners, not just the tech elite.
This is Part 1 of my new series, AI Without the Hype – Practical Wins for Real Businesses. Each piece will cut through the buzzwords and show you what works, what doesn’t, and how to avoid the rookie mistakes that make AI more trouble than it’s worth.
Bottom line: AI isn’t magic. But used well, it’s like adding another sharp, fast brain to your team—one that doesn’t take coffee breaks.
Ai wrote this entire article :0 .......With prompts by Dax :)
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