Small and medium size business owners, entrepreneurs, and
anyone curious about AI who wants to learn how to actually use it to save time, grow their business, or
improve their everyday life.
Free networking events. Hands-on workshops. Real tools set up and working before you leave the room. No
jargon. No fluff. Just results.
Big businesses have AI consultants and million-pound budgets. You've got YouTube videos and confusion. MAIN bridges that gap with real events, for real people, teaching real tools.
Generic courses talk about "machine learning strategy" when you just want to send quotes faster.
You follow along on your phone, set up tools live, and see results the very next day.
No jargon. No upsells. Just practical, trade-specific AI skills delivered in a single evening — with everything set up before you leave the room.
Whether you run a plumbing business, a startup, or just want to use AI smarter in your life — MAIN is for you.
Tradespeople, shop owners, agencies, accountants, estate agents — anyone running a business who wants AI to handle the repetitive work so they can focus on growth.
Startup founders, side hustlers, and aspiring app builders who want to use AI to prototype faster, automate workflows, and punch above their weight.
Anyone who's heard about AI and wants to understand how to actually use it — for personal productivity, career development, or simply keeping up with the world.
Every session is built around practical AI use cases you can apply
immediately.
Here's a sample of what we cover.
Generate professional quotes in seconds using AI. Automate invoicing and follow-ups so you never chase payments manually again.
Set up AI chatbots, auto-replies, and smart email responses that handle enquiries 24/7 while you focus on the work.
Automate Google review requests after every job. Build a 5-star reputation on autopilot without awkward asks.
Use AI to find, qualify, and follow up with leads automatically. Turn enquiries into booked jobs faster than your competitors.
Connect your calendar, job management, and communications so everything flows without you being the bottleneck.
AI tools for everyday life — writing emails faster, organising tasks, learning new skills, and making better decisions.
Choose by trade, topic, or city. Content is tailored to your specific industry.
Follow along on your phone or laptop. It's hands-on — you set things up in real time.
Walk out with tools configured and ready for tomorrow. No homework required.
Real outcomes from real attendees.
Respond first and win more work with AI-generated quotes.
Automate admin, scheduling, and comms. Reclaim your time.
Automated review requests mean more 5-star ratings effortlessly.
Never miss a lead with automated AI chatbots handling customer queries around the clock.
2.5 hours of networking, learning, and building — designed for busy schedules.
Grab a drink, meet fellow attendees, and make connections.
Why AI matters for your business and what you'll learn tonight.
Open your laptop, follow along, and set up your first AI tool.
Second tool deep-dive with hands-on support.
A real business owner shares how AI transformed their operations.
Ask anything, swap details, and plan what to implement first.
Start free and go as deep as you want. Every tier builds on the last.
Taster session
Full implementation
Personalised setup
Stay ahead, always
"I came in thinking AI was just ChatGPT. I left with my quoting, invoicing, and review requests all automated. Changed how I run my business."
"I run a small salon and always struggled with social media and bookings. A single MAIN event gave me a system that works on autopilot."
"Best £15 I've spent on my business. The AI tools I set up that evening now save me 8-10 hours a week. Been to three events since."
Not at all. Events are designed for complete beginners. If you can use a smartphone, you can learn AI. We walk through everything step by step with help on hand.
Just your phone or a laptop. We guide you through setting up tools live during the session. Some events include printed cheat sheets to take home.
No. MAIN is vendor-neutral. We recommend the best tools for your situation — many are free. We educate, not sell. Sponsors are always clearly disclosed.
Tickets are £10-£20 depending on the event. We keep prices low deliberately — MAIN is about access, not exclusivity. Members get free or discounted entry.
Currently: plumbers, electricians, builders, estate agents, accountants, property managers, and local retail. New industries added monthly.
No. We focus on tools that are highly affordable or free to start. Most tools we recommend are under £30/month, making them viable for sole traders and small teams.
Yes. Free members get our newsletter and community group. Pro and Elite members get WhatsApp groups, workshop recordings, group Q&A calls, and 1-2-1 mentorship.
One evening. Real tools. Set up and working before you leave the room.