Oakleaf Press

Free worksheet for small businesses

Where AI can save you time

Most small businesses don't need a big AI project. They need to find the two or three repeated jobs that eat the week, try an assistant on one, and keep it only if it really saves time. This worksheet walks you through exactly that, with your own figures.

Get the free worksheet

We'll email you the download link straight away. We use your details as our privacy notice explains.

The cover of the worksheet Where AI Can Save You Time, by Oakleaf Press

Five steps, five worksheets

  1. List your week

    Write down every repeated job, a rough time for each, and who does it now.

  2. Spot the good candidates

    Score each job: is it repeated, mostly words or numbers, and easy to check?

  3. Check the risks

    Personal details, who reads it before it goes out, and what happens if it's wrong.

  4. Try one small job

    Pick one low-risk job, time it by hand, then with the assistant, for one week.

  5. Review and decide

    Keep it only if it really saves time and the results hold up.

Who it's for

  • Sole traders and small teams in any trade
  • Anyone curious about AI assistants but wary of the hype
  • People who'd rather test one job properly than buy another tool

What it isn't

It names no tool and quotes no statistics. It's a method you work through with your own figures. For legal, tax or contract matters, speak to a qualified adviser.

Get the worksheet