{"id":765,"date":"2025-01-13T18:09:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T19:09:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/?p=765"},"modified":"2025-01-29T21:43:21","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T21:43:21","slug":"13-ways-ai-can-benefit-your-business-new-data-and-gen-ai-prompts-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.backstagelenses.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/13\/13-ways-ai-can-benefit-your-business-new-data-and-gen-ai-prompts-2\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Ways AI Can Benefit Your Business [+ New Data and Gen AI Prompts]"},"content":{"rendered":"
I think that we\u2019ve all faced the music: AI is (whether we want it to or not) changing the way that we do business<\/a>. And, in my humble opinion, I\u2019m not mad at it. Its offerings have been pretty beneficial thus far.<\/p>\n But even if you\u2019ve accepted this fate (or maybe you\u2019re cautiously on the fence), you\u2019re likely part of a select group of people who are still wondering what AI is really doing to empower both small and large-scale businesses<\/a>. And if you are, don\u2019t worry. You\u2019re in the right place.<\/p>\n In this post, I\u2019ll explore specific ways that AI is transforming businesses of all sizes, why it could be a worthwhile investment, and I\u2019ll also share what you need to know to get your business up to speed, equipped for anything, and ready for future developments in tech.<\/p>\n Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n You\u2019ve probably heard a lot of different things from a lot of different sources about what AI can\/can\u2019t do for your business.<\/p>\n Regardless of what rumors you\u2019ve chosen to believe or ignore, I\u2019m happy to provide you with a solid list of concrete ways that AI could revolutionize the way you and your employees not only collaborate but innovate their individual work styles. Check out my thoughts below:<\/p>\n According to HubSpot’s 2024 AI Trends for Sales Report<\/a>, 26% <\/span>of sales folks are using AI for customer research and sales enablement copy; this means that, in the long run, your audience is more likely to convert (because they\u2019re being well-prospected to, which is half of the customer retention battle) with AI involved.<\/p>\n By personalizing experiences, providing instant support, and anticipating specific needs, AI significantly enhances customer satisfaction and, ultimately, secures customer loyalty.<\/p>\n Your employees may not be vocal about it, but they\u2019re happy that they no longer have to spend two to three hours on one important task. Instead, they might just spend two to three hours working on project developments that, in the long run, make huge differences.<\/p>\n By automating tedious assignments and providing valuable feedback (summarizations, analytics, etc.), AI reduces employee burnout and increases job satisfaction.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ever been between a rock and a hard place about what to do, AI may not be able to give you an exact solution, but it can provide data-driven recommendations that will guide you toward the light at the end of the tunnel.<\/p>\n With AI-powered analytics, you\u2019ll get valuable insights to help businesses make informed choices, reducing any uncertainty (shoutout my high-anxiety folks, I see you) and boosting confidence, so you can get back to doing the things that bring you joy.<\/p>\n Do you ever wish that you could run ideas by someone else without having to actually talk to them? Well, you can.<\/p>\n Most popular generative AI platforms have intuitive-enough features to offer input that is personalized to you and your requests. Want to know how an email sounds? Maybe you\u2019re looking to get a second opinion on a project proposal? Perhaps you\u2019re looking for another pair of eyes to take a look at that spreadsheet?<\/p>\n Whatever the need is, just know AI\u2019s got you.<\/p>\n Have you ever bought a product\/service and thought to yourself, \u201cI could\u2019ve done this better myself.\u201d <\/em>Well, what if I told you that there\u2019s a way to avoid having your own product\/service be on that same chopping block? All you need is AI on your side.<\/p>\n With AI at your fingertips, you can identify new product opportunities (i.e., analyzing market trends, competitive landscapes, etc.) and improve product quality by optimizing design, testing, and manufacturing processes.<\/p>\n Plus, no more getting business advice you didn\u2019t ask for (AI\u2019s very mindful of boundaries in that way).<\/p>\n From automating mundane tasks (like data entry, scheduling, follow-ups) to generating creative content (email and social media copy), AI can simplify workflows, boost productivity, and handle repetitive tasks.<\/p>\n With AI available, you and your employees can concentrate on producing more strategic and goal-driven work, leading to increased efficiency, problem-solving, and, hopefully, developing more groundbreaking ideas.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a business owner who\u2019s just starting out and can\u2019t afford to get folks on payroll immediately, investing some dollars into an AI-focused tech stack could be a short-term solution to a long-term problem.<\/p>\n Plus, even if you do have a few employees, spending some allocated dollars on enterprise-level AI products (and less on things like subscriptions or consultants) for them to experiment with could be more of a worthwhile expense, one that saves you both time and money.<\/p>\n Things that take too long to complete are a pain. I think we can both agree on that.<\/p>\n But with AI at your disposal, you can take prolonged tasks that require significant effort or often take hours and transform them into quick and easy processes.<\/p>\n This means:<\/p>\n The future looks bright with AI, y\u2019all. I promise.<\/p>\n Now, don\u2019t get me wrong: I\u2019m not saying that AI is a magical crystal ball.<\/p>\n However, it does do a pretty decent job at tracking patterns, which can be super helpful if you\u2019re looking to get a pulse on your business\u2019s performance. Through its ability to suggest predictions that can help you make educated decisions, AI empowers businesses to stay ahead of the curve.<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re looking to anticipate market shifts, determine customer behavior, or potential challenges, AI\u2019s smart algorithms can provide valuable insights that help you avoid chaos and understand the impact of your business decisions.<\/p>\n Regardless of what sort of business you own, AI can optimize and enhance overall business efficiency. The great thing about AI is, as you work with it, it begins to learn your preferences, creating a substantive knowledge base (that you\/your team can access at any time) of your specific needs and goals.<\/p>\n This personalized approach allows AI to provide tailored solutions and recommendations, further boosting your business’s approach to doing, well, business.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re not a cybersecurity genius, that\u2019s okay. Let AI be that for you.<\/p>\n With platforms like Halcyon.ai<\/a> and EXL<\/a> now in existence, AI can help protect your business from cyber threats, data breaches, and sensitive information leaks. By continuously monitoring networks, detecting anomalies, and responding to threats in real-time, AI makes advanced security solutions pretty much hands-free.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t know about you but \u2026 I think that\u2019s pretty awesome.<\/p>\n AI is kind of like an eye that\u2019s always watching. As I mentioned previously, once AI learns everything it can about your business, it\u2019ll be able to detect when something isn\u2019t right \u2026 or when something is about to go terribly wrong.<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve identified your business\u2019s best ways of using AI, you\u2019ll be able to train its technology to recognize unusual patterns and, eventually, develop contingency plans in response to them.<\/p>\n And, if all twelve reasons above haven\u2019t truly convinced you yet, AI is simply worth batting an eye at because it’s, well, \u201cin\u201d right now.<\/p>\n You\u2019d be selling yourself short if you didn\u2019t give AI a little bit of a chance. Even if AI isn\u2019t meant to be used for everything, it\u2019s certainly meant to be used for something.<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n If you want an honest answer on why your business should be giving AI a chance in 2024, I can tell you this: Every industry is already using it.<\/p>\n Marketing<\/a>, sales, customer service, you name it. Each of these business areas are all \u2013 not even exaggerating, here \u2013 utilizing AI to do more with less. But if you\u2019re still not totally sold on how you\/your employees could leverage AI tools in this same way, I\u2019m here to debunk your doubts. Check out some recent data that might change your mind:<\/p>\n According to HubSpot\u2019s 2024 AI Trends for Marketers Report<\/a>, 43%<\/span> of marketers are using generative AI to \u201ctackle content creation.\u201d Here\u2019s a breakdown of how they\u2019re doing it:<\/p>\n HubSpot\u2019s 2024 AI Sales Trends Report<\/a> mentioned that 26% <\/span>of salespeople are specifically using AI for customer research. Here are a few other notable ways they\u2019re utilizing AI for prospecting efforts:<\/p>\n HubSpot\u2019s 2024 State of Customer Service Report <\/a>revealed that 86%<\/span> of customer service experts believe that AI will \u201ctransform the experience customers get with their company.\u201d Check out some other AI-related customer service insights below:<\/p>\n <\/a> <\/p>\n Little by little, AI can significantly accelerate how quickly your business gets in front of new customers. With the help of AI-powered tools, you\u2019d be able to:<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a quick snapshot of what happened when I tested that prompt above, by the way:<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve been musing about how you can use AI to market your business more effectively, here are a few of my suggestions for how to make it do the hard stuff for you:<\/p>\n AI knows a thing or two about talent scouting. When prompted correctly, you can use it to sift through resumes and candidate profiles, search for skills, previous roles, even experience with tools\/software that your company uses.<\/p>\n Pro Tip: <\/strong>If you\u2019re an active LinkedIn user, consider using some of LinkedIn\u2019s embedded AI technology to write and publish job postings for your business. Take a look at the screenshot below to see a faux-listing that I created for one of my favorite magazine publications, DAZED Magazine<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n At the end of the day, the decision to integrate AI into your business is yours to make. However, the evidence is clear: AI offers a wealth of opportunities to improve efficiency, business operations, and enhance customer experiences.<\/p>\n Don’t let fear hold you back from reaping the rewards of AI. Take the first step towards a more efficient, innovative, and successful future. You (likely) won\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n I think that we\u2019ve all faced the music: AI is (whether we want it to or not) changing the way that we do business. And, in my humble opinion, I\u2019m not mad at it. Its…<\/p>\n<\/a> <\/p>\n
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Benefits of AI in Business<\/h2>\n
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1. AI makes customers happier.<\/h3>\n
2. AI makes employees happier.<\/h3>\n
3. AI fuels decision-making confidence in business owners.<\/h3>\n
4. AI helps you think smarter, not harder.<\/h3>\n
5. AI makes product innovation easier.<\/h3>\n
6. AI makes tasks easier to complete.<\/h3>\n
7. AI saves money.<\/h3>\n
8. AI makes extensive processes less of a hassle.<\/h3>\n
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9. AI can predict the future \u2026 or something like that.<\/h3>\n
10. AI streamlines operations (thank God).<\/h3>\n
11. AI protects your business.<\/h3>\n
12. AI helps mitigate risks.<\/h3>\n
13. AI gives your business a competitive edge.<\/h3>\n
Why Use AI in Business in 2024?<\/h2>\n
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1. Marketers are using AI to create content.<\/h3>\n
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2. Salespeople are using AI to personalize prospecting.<\/h3>\n
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3. Customer service folks are using AI to improve customers\u2019 experiences.<\/h3>\n
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How AI Can Give You a Competitive Advantage<\/h2>\n
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1. AI can help you go to market faster.<\/h3>\n
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2. AI can help you market your business more effectively.<\/h3>\n
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3. AI can help you recruit talent.<\/h3>\n
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AI or Not, The Choice Is Yours<\/h2>\n
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