AI-powered apps are spreading like wildfire. It’s no wonder why! These tools can do (almost) anything, from creating email campaigns to helping you nab more clients to acting as a chatbot on your booking site. The opportunities are endless. No, AI is not here to take your job. In fact, it can help grow your small business (if you know where to look).
We dive into some of the best AI-powered tools for small business owners.
What are the best AI tools for small business owners?
AI is super helpful for small business owners. A good AI-powdered app can cut down the time spent running your business and help you make more money. In fact, some of the apps you already know and love are using AI to make their products better!
Here are five AI tools to check out if you run a small business.
#1 Hyperwrite
Running a small business means lots of writing (even when you spend most of the day with clients). You need a stand-out copy to create contracts, training manuals, blog posts, and much more.
Hyperwrite AI promises high-quality copy for your marketing and business communications. With this personal writing assistant, you can cut down time spent finding the right words for a business document and more time doing what you love.
Hyperwrite can:
- Automatically create a long-form copy from a simple prompt
- Rewrite content, like blog posts or scripts, in a different tone or style.
- Summarize key points in a given piece of text.
- Simplify complex texts, like books or research studies, into clear and concise copy
- Craft quick email responses
- Proofread and edited documents for grammar and style issues
- Translate your content into another language
There is a free version of HyperWrite AI. Also, you can upgrade to a paid plan to avoid copy generation limits for $19.99 – $44.99 per month.
The catch? You will always want to spend some time editing and proofing writing copy that AI helps you generate. The technology isn’t perfect and can sometimes say things that are factually inaccurate or not what you meant to say. So always read it through and make changes before making it public.
#2 Descript
Video content is a must to grow your small business. After all, videos perform best on most social media platforms. But, it can be time-consuming to film and edit clips. Whether you create long-form tutorials on YouTube or quick tips for Instagram reels, AI can help.
Descript uses AI to make editing audio and video a breeze. Descript transcribes your video and audio files into text, and then you can edit the text to edit the video. For example, you can delete a portion of the transcribed text, and that clip will automatically be removed from your video. They’ll even detect and remove your filler words (like “uhs” and “uhms”) for a cleaner video.
Descript also helps with the following:
- Podcasting: You can record and edit the podcast in the Descript app. Then edit the text of the podcast to edit the audio.
- Screen recording: Record your screen for remote presentations or tutorials.
- Social media: Quickly make short-form content using premade social media templates.
There is a free version of Descript. For more transcription hours and other features, upgrade to a paid plan for $12 – $24 per month.
#3 Canva
Canva is a tried and true content creation platform for small businesses. With thousands of free and premium templates, stock footage, text styles, animated graphics, and more, it changed the way we create content for marketing and business communications. It’s no surprise that the software giant is dipping its toes in the AI content creation game.
Canva recently rolled out an AI text-to-image generator. It’s pretty simple to use. You type in a prompt the select a style (film, watercolor, etc.), and the app creates an AI-generated image that is ready to use in your content (for the most part).
This tool is helpful for creating an original logo for your small business or other marketing materials. Just remember to be specific with your prompts. Currently, Canva users have 499 AI image credits, and there may be some restrictions on how you can use the images.
You can use most of Canva’s features for free. Or, you can try out the Pro and Team plan for $12.99 and 14.99 per month, respectively.
#4 Decktopus AI
Decktopus is an AI-powered PowerPoint generator. Just type in a prompt, then choose a template, and Decktopus automatically creates a personal presentation to wow your audience. And, of course, you’ll be able to customize everything after!
Decktopus can help if:
- You’re hosting a virtual tutoring session,
- You need a supplemental deck for your professional conference speech
- You need a stunning PowerPoint to draw in a referral partner
- You want income and clients satisfaction reports to share with your team
Decktopus can create a nice presentation. But, it can’t give specific information or synthesize data. So remember to do your own research.
Dektopus does offer a free version, but you can always upgrade to more advanced features for $9 – $36 per month.
#5 ChatGPT
ChatGPT is a chatbot that can quickly answer complicated questions and generate long-form content. ChatGPT was designed to feel like a human conversation, so feel free to ask it about anything. ChatGPt can also be a great tool for your business. It can help with:
- Customer service
- Email marketing
- Social Media
- Business Documentation
- Advertising
- Translation
- Training
ChatGPT is free to use.
Is AI right for your small business?
With the right AI tool, you can save time and money running your business. Just make sure the benefits outweigh the cost of the apps themselves.
PocketSuite makes it easy to manage clients and run your business. From booking to payments to contracts, we have everything you need to grow your small business and increase your income!
