{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68b8c9d9093397eb0556f37f/69c995de88f1e8913206620d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"AI that actually helps: Kayur Patel on practical hacks for busy small business owners","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/68b8c9d9093397eb0556f37f/1774818692897-489dcd54-afd4-43bd-b6f9-60afdb1c4f3a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Bridget Snelling sits down with Kayur Patel – an AI and emerging technology leader and a member of the Xero Partner Advisory Council (XPAC) – for a practical conversation about using AI in ways that genuinely help small businesses right now.</p><p><br></p><p>Together, they cut through the noise to explore simple AI workflows and “hacks” that can save time, reduce admin, and lighten the mental load – without needing deep technical knowledge. From tasks that used to take hours to smarter ways to draft, summarise, and organise, Kayur shares what’s made a real difference in day-to-day work, and what’s not worth the effort.</p><p><br></p><p>With EOFY landing today, they also explore how AI can still be useful at the sharp end of the financial year – helping business owners manage last‑minute tasks, avoid surprises, and bring clarity as the year closes.</p>","author_name":"Presented by Xero"}