AI Workshop: 10th June 2026

We're holding an AI workshop for small/medium-sized business owners (~5-50 staff) in the trade and related industries at the Innovation Centre, University of Essex, on Wednesday, 10th June at 10:30am. More details below. Email contact@peatlinggroup.com to register. 

Topic: How (and why) to move beyond AI chatbots 

- Reducing admin and improving quality: Build an AI tool that knows your data, numbers, style and way of working. Or use tech to improve your bookkeeping, invoice chasing, CIS, social media & ads. 

- Winning bigger contracts: Use AI to help you look and feel like a £50m business when you're pitching to one. Build and maintain standardised tender packs, presentations, accreditation prep, contract review. 

- Build vs buy: AI has dramatically reduced the cost of building software designed for your needs. This might include scheduling or job costing apps. Learn how to build it robustly, and what you are getting yourself into longer term.

Hosted by: Peatling Group Ltd, a Wivenhoe-based strategy & AI consultancy specialising in owner-operated businesses in the trade, horticultural & agricultural sectors. 

Our background:  John has 20+ years in the tech sector as a strategist & investor. He launched Peatling Group a year ago on the belief that, done right, AI is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for small businesses to leapfrog larger competitors.