Event Description
Most small businesses already sit on useful data – in spreadsheets, accounting tools, CRMs and website analytics – but struggle to turn it into clear answers.
In this practical Lunch and Learn, Harinath Selvaraj shows how AI-assisted reporting can help you ask plain-English questions and get charts, KPIs and next steps – without hiring a data team.
You’ll learn why many SMEs are “data-rich but insight-poor,” how to use AI assistants safely with your own business data, and what to look for when choosing tools.
The session includes a live walkthrough of asking business questions in everyday language and getting visual answers, plus practical steps to get started (including free options).
Topics covered in this session:
- Why most small businesses struggle with reporting – data stuck in spreadsheets, no single view of performance and “what’s actually driving sales or costs?” left unanswered until month-end (or not at all)
- How AI changes the game for everyday reporting – how to build charts and dashboards quickly, track KPIs and ask analytical questions in plain English (e.g. “Which products sold best last quarter?”) without SQL or a dedicated analyst
- A practical path to get started – a simple workflow to upload business data, create a live dashboard and use AI-assisted analytics safely – including what’s realistic on a free plan vs when a paid plan makes sense as the business grows
