How to use AI to turn business data into useful answers

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

About the speaker

Harinath is the founder of Granola Consulting, where he helps businesses adopt practical AI through product modules and bespoke delivery.

After more than 15 years in data science and analytics – including six years as director of data science at Hertz, where he built and led a global team and delivered large-scale ML and Gen-AI programmes – he now focuses on making enterprise-grade AI accessible to SMEs.

If you have any questions you'd like Harinath to answer during the webinar, please send them to events@enterprisenation.com.

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