Where to Get Started with AI
You don’t need to know anything about computers to get started with AI. Well, you will need to know how to turn one on and how to access the internet. If you can do that, you can access remarkable tools that will make you more effective at virtually any task you can imagine.
Let’s start with ChatGPT. Click on the words ChatGPT and ask a question. Here are some examples. Feel free to copy and paste them into ChatGPT.
- I am an [insert your role or job title here]. Recommend how I can get started getting value from AI
- Suggest 10 social media posts I can use to improve visibility of my [fill in the type of work or business you do] business
Here are some other tools you can use that have a free trial or free versions:
- Marketing & Content:
- ChatGPT / Claude / Jasper: Create social media posts, write product descriptions, generate signage copy.
- Canva (with Magic Write): Design flyers, promos, social posts with AI assistance.
- Customer Service:
- Tidio / Intercom / ManyChat: Add a chatbot to your website to answer common questions (hours, location, services).
- Operations:
- Stocky (for Shopify POS) or Recom.ai: Help forecast inventory or make product suggestions.
- Homebase / When I Work: AI-assisted employee scheduling.
- Sales Forecasting:
- Tools like Keen, Futrli, or even Excel with Copilot can analyze sales data and help predict trends.
Good Luck!
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Topic #AIAdam Singer is an automation, AI, and marketing strategist who helps flooring and home improvement businesses streamline operations, boost productivity, and grow revenue. As the founder of Ability Growth Partners, Adam works with store owners and managers to implement tailored solutions that connect systems, simplify workflows, and drive measurable business outcomes. With deep expertise in SEO, digital advertising, and AI integration, Adam has helped home improvement companies improve their online visibility, generate high-quality leads, and optimize every stage of the customer journey. His experience spans Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram, TikTok, HubSpot, and ClickUp—tools he leverages to automate operations and unlock team efficiency. Adam began building for the web in the mid-1990s and has since served as a WordPress Meetup organizer, HubSpot User Group leader, Google Partner Agency, and HubSpot Solution Provider. His agency, Ability Inbound Marketing, has received industry recognition from Expertise and Clutch for excellence in SEO, social media marketing, and digital design. A seasoned speaker, Adam has presented at The International Surfaces Event in 2024 (on marketing) and 2025 (on customer experience and emerging tech), as well as at business events across the U.S., Israel, and Asia. He is known for turning complex concepts into practical tools that surface professionals can apply right away.
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