HousingPALEARN SOMETHING USEFUL.

AI FOR SMALL BUSINESS. AND THE REST OF US.

How to Train
Your Robot.

Put AI to work for your business.

Better emails. Fresh marketing ideas. A calmer workweek. Learn to give AI useful instructions—without coding, jargon, or a technical background.

NOVEMBER 11 · 7 PM EASTERN
Abington’s library + Zoom · Free · 45 minutes

A person gently guiding a friendly robot on a red leash, with email, planning, and ideas around them
Don’t let AI run you.
Learn to make it work for you.

Get your time back

Start with a draft instead of a blank page.

Market with more clarity

Turn one good idea into useful content.

Reply with confidence

Write thoughtful customer messages.

Start where you are

No coding. No technical experience needed.

A LITTLE CURIOSITY GOES A LONG WAY

Start free.
Go deeper when you’re ready.

Useful skills first. An optional next step when you want more practice.

THE FIRST STEP

Meet your robot

Free live workshop · 45 minutes

A friendly introduction built around things you actually do at work.

  • Three practical AI demonstrations
  • A simple formula for better prompts
  • A chance to try it yourself and ask questions

The free workshop includes a brief invitation to the optional paid course. No purchase is required.

SMALL LESSONS. USEFUL IDEAS.

A quick look at
what’s possible.

Watch two early video previews below. These versions have music and on-screen text; narration is still being prepared. You can also try the starter prompts below.

Meet your new business assistant

Music-only preview · 1 min 18 sec. A practical introduction to AI—and why you stay in control. Narration coming soon.

Same robot. Better instructions.

Music-only preview · 1 min 46 sec · vertical format. Four small changes turn a vague request into a useful first draft. Narration coming soon.

TRY SOMETHING USEFUL, RIGHT NOW

Your robot’s
first four assignments.

Copy a prompt, personalize it, and try it in your preferred AI assistant.

01

Tell it what you need

A clear task helps AI focus on a useful outcome.

Draft a friendly, professional reply to a customer asking about our hours. Ask me for any missing details before writing.
02

Give your marketing a starting point

Replace the brackets with your business and audience.

Suggest seven social media post ideas for a [type of business] serving [audience]. Keep each idea practical and easy to create.
03

Make the boundaries clear

Tell AI what it must ask about instead of making up.

Help me draft answers to five common customer questions about [business]. Do not invent prices or policies. Ask for the approved facts first.
04

Ask for a format you can use

A table or checklist can make the next step easier to see.

Turn these tasks into a prioritized weekly plan. Ask for deadlines and constraints first: [tasks]. Return a table with priorities and next actions.

Keep a human in the loop. Use fictional or anonymized examples while learning. Don’t paste private customer details into unapproved AI tools. Review facts, prices, policies, and promises before using a draft.

LET’S LEARN TOGETHER

On your calendar.
In your corner.

Join from the library or your own desk. Bring your curiosity and an everyday task you’d like to make easier.

NOV11WEDNESDAY
FREE WORKSHOP

How to Train Your Robot

45 minutes · Abington’s library + Zoom

Room and arrival details will be emailed before the workshop. All times are Eastern.

Request a place ↗

GOOD QUESTIONS WELCOME

Wondering
about something?

Is this for beginners?

Yes. The workshop is designed for small-business owners and curious adults who want practical help getting started. No coding or technical background is required.

Do I need paid AI software?

A free AI account is enough for the introductory exercises, subject to the provider’s current limits. Bring a device if you want to practice, or simply follow the demonstration.

What will I actually learn?

How to explain a task clearly, add useful context, ask for a suitable tone and format, and improve an answer through conversation. We’ll use marketing, customer communication, and planning examples.

Can I attend on Zoom?

Yes. Choose Zoom on the request form. Access instructions will be emailed before the event. Please don’t share attendee links publicly.

Where is the in-person workshop?

At Abington’s library. Choose library attendance on the form; room and arrival details will be emailed before the event.

Does sending this form buy the full course?

No. It sends a free-workshop request or records your interest in the paid course. Dates, price, payment instructions, and the cancellation/refund policy will be provided before paid enrollment opens.

Will there be a recording?

A replay is not promised at this stage. Any recording plans and consent requirements will be explained before a session is recorded.