Practical AI for SMEs

    AI support built for women who are running a business.

    Most AI content is written for people who already feel comfortable with technology. This isn't that. It's practical, plain-English support for women in business who want to use AI on their own terms, without feeling like they're behind.

    Why this matters.

    The conversation around AI has a tone problem. It's loud, fast, and often written as if everyone already knows what they're doing. For women running businesses, particularly those who built their expertise in fields that have nothing to do with technology, that tone can make AI feel like something that belongs to someone else. It doesn't. And the business owners who figure that out early are the ones who will have a significant advantage over the next few years.

    Who this is for.

    • Women running small businesses who want to understand what AI can do for them, practically
    • Female founders building something new and looking for an edge without a big budget or a technical team
    • Women-led businesses in Scotland and across the UK who want support from someone who gets the reality of running a business without a lot of backup
    • Anyone who has looked at AI and thought it probably isn't for someone like them

    What we offer.

    • AI training: practical sessions covering the tools most useful for your business, built around how you actually work
    • Free AI audit: a free 30-minute session where we look at your business and tell you honestly where AI fits and what to do first
    • No-code automation: help setting up automations that take repetitive work off your plate without needing a developer
    • Build support: help building a digital product or tool without a technical co-founder or a development budget

    How we work.

    Every engagement starts with a conversation. We take the time to understand your business, your goals, and the specific challenges you're facing before suggesting anything. There is no standard package and no pressure to commit to more than makes sense for where you are right now.

    Who you'll be working with.

    Led by Jill McAlpine. Jill has spent more than twenty years working in and around organisations going through change, including time in senior roles in business and public service. She built inpurpose specifically to support the kinds of businesses that corporate consultancies tend to overlook, and the women running them.

    A few questions you might be carrying.

    Not sure where to start?

    Whether you are already using AI in bits and pieces or watching from the sidelines, the AI audit is the place to begin.

    It is free. It takes 30 minutes. You leave knowing exactly what to do next.