Business Ai Training Online

Business Ai Training Online - The Challenge Every Business Leader Faces Today

Running a small or medium-sized business in the UK today is no small feat. Customers expect more, competitors move faster, and technology keeps evolving at lightning speed. Marketing demands constant content creation. Sales pipelines need nurturing. Recruitment is tougher than ever. Staff require training and support. And on top of it all, you need to keep your own business moving forward.

It’s overwhelming.

You may have heard of AI tools like ChatGPT, Canva, Mailchimp, HubSpot, or Zapier – but knowing they exist and actually using them effectively in your business are two very different things. For many business owners and managers, the thought of “keeping up with AI” feels like yet another burden. Something only big corporates with massive budgets can afford.

But the truth is this: AI is no longer optional. It’s the secret weapon that can save you time, boost your sales, and help you scale – if you know how to use it properly.

The Good News: You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone

That’s where my training comes in. I know the pressures you’re under because I’m a business owner myself. I’ve had to find faster, smarter ways of doing things – not as a luxury, but as a necessity. The difference is, I’ve spent years learning how to apply AI tools in real business situations.

My training isn’t about overwhelming you with theory. It’s about giving you action-focused, inspirational guidance and building things together that you can actually use the moment the session ends.

When we train on Canva, you’ll create your own social ads and branded templates.
When we train on Mailchimp, you’ll write and schedule real email campaigns.
When we train on ChatGPT, you’ll develop sales copy, blogs, or recruitment messages tailored to your business.

You’ll leave every session not just with new knowledge – but with working assets you can immediately deploy.

When the AI tidal wave began rolling across every industry, I refused to be pulled under. Instead, I leaned in, got my feet wet, and learned how to surf. Today, as a multi-award-winning business manager, trainer, and author, I’m here not just to teach you about AI, but to guide you - side by side - into using it as your most powerful ally.

I’ve been in the trenches. I know what it’s like to juggle marketing, sales, operations, recruitment, staff training, cashflow pressures - the lot. And I’ve faced the constant question: Which tools should I invest in? Which ones will genuinely add value, not just noise? Over time, I’ve tested, discarded, refined, and combined dozens of AI technologies. The result is a map - a toolkit - that works in real businesses, not just lab conditions.

Because I am a business owner myself, I bring more than theory. I use these tools daily in my own operations - building ad campaigns in Canva AI, sending campaigns in Mailchimp with AI personalisation, automating workflows with Zapier, generating sales copy via ChatGPT, and more. I don’t just teach; I live it.

Why I’m the Guide You Want

• I’m the author of Mastering the Path to Profit: A Six-Step Guide to Marketing Mastery for Independent Business Owners Everywhere. In that book, I break down how to identify your ideal client, craft your core message, choose the right marketing channels, budget wisely - and build a sustainable profit path.

• My training work has earned me multiple awards in business management and leadership, and I’m consistently recognised in the UK training and development space. 

• I lead Ultimate Leadership Training Ltd, delivering management, leadership, HR, coaching, and business development programmes across the UK and Europe. 

• My training style is described as fun, motivational, yet deeply practical - delivered by someone who speaks from real experience, not just theory. 

Learn to Use AI Effectively with Adrian Close – From Canva to Mailchimp and Beyond

Business Ai Training Online

The Book: Mastering the Path to Profit

In Mastering the Path to Profit, I lay out a clear, six-step blueprint to marketing mastery tailored to independent business owners. The book guides you to:

1. Define your mission and vision
2. Set clear, measurable goals
3. Identify your ideal clients
4. Craft your unique message
5. Choose the right marketing channels
6. Plan, budget, and track your results

It’s not a theoretical marketing tome. It’s designed so you can put pencil to paper, build your plan, and act. Each chapter includes real-world examples, step-by-step actions, and accessible frameworks you can implement immediately. 

That book is a window into how I think - and how I teach.

Course Options

Here are just a few of the training courses available. Each is designed as a three-hour virtual session:

• Mastering AI Copywriting: Create Blogs, Ads & Social Posts that Convert

• Email Marketing with AI: Personalisation & Automation with Mailchimp

• AI for Recruitment: Smarter Hiring & Candidate Screening

• AI-Powered CRM: Boosting Sales & Customer Relationships

• Design Like a Pro: Creating Ads & Newsletters with Canva AI

• Meeting Intelligence: Summarising & Actioning with Otter & Fireflies

• AI for Productivity: Automating Workflows with Zapier & Make

• Building Your Own Website: That gets to the top of the search engines (Guarenteed)

You can book them individually or combine them into a programme of any length, depending on your needs.

By the end of your training, you and your team will:

• Save time on repetitive tasks through automation

• Create professional marketing content without relying on expensive agencies

• Increase sales through better lead generation and follow-up

• Recruit smarter by streamlining the hiring process

• Upskill your staff so they feel confident using the latest tools

• Future-proof your business by embedding AI into your daily operations

Most importantly, you’ll gain a sense of control and clarity. Instead of feeling left behind, you’ll feel inspired, equipped, and ready to lead your business into the future.

Why Business Leaders Choose This Training

I’ve worked with senior teams, entrepreneurs, and managers across the UK, and the feedback is always the same:

• “It’s practical”

• “It’s inspiring”

• “We left with real tools and results we could use straight away”

• “It finally made AI feel simple and relevant to our business”

This isn’t just training – it’s a transformation in how you think about and apply technology to your business.

"Every great leader was once a learner. Your journey starts today - one step at a time" (Adrian Close)

With the right guidance, even the busiest manager can grow into the confident, respected leader their team deserves. Small, consistent progress builds lasting change. Around two hours a week is all it takes to transform the way you lead, inspire, and succeed.