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A masterclass for Hervey Bay business owners

Five hours back this week, from the AI you're already paying for.

Most local owners we meet are paying for Xero, MYOB, Microsoft 365, Canva or Google — and have never turned on the AI that's already inside them. In ninety minutes I'll walk you through exactly which features to switch on first, with live screenshares of the real workflows, real prompts, and a take-away pack you can use the next morning.

When
Thursday 7 May 2026, 5:00pm AEST
Format
Online webinar — join from anywhere
Length
90 minutes, plus 15 minutes of Q&A
Investment
$198

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Urangan Pier looking out across the bay at dusk
Photo: Simon Mumenthaler / Unsplash

If any of this sounds familiar, this masterclass is for you.

  • You're working past 8pm on quotes, invoices or BAS more weeks than not.
  • You've heard everyone talk about AI for two years and still feel like you're behind.
  • You've tried ChatGPT once or twice, didn't quite see the point, and closed the tab.
  • You suspect there are features in the software you already pay for that would help — you just don't know which ones, or how to turn them on safely.

You're not behind. You're under-served. There simply hasn't been a no-nonsense, locally-grounded session that meets you where you are — until now.

Register now — $198

What you'll leave with

By the time we wrap, you'll have:

A clear walkthrough of the AI you already pay for

Live screenshares of Xero's Just Ask, MYOB Snap, Copilot in Outlook, Gemini in Gmail and Canva Magic Studio — real prompts on real workflows, so you know exactly what to do when you're back at your desk.

A prompt pack tailored to your industry

Tradies, allied health, retail, hospitality, professional services — you'll get a downloadable one-pager of prompts written for the work you actually do, not generic 'top 10' lists.

An honest map of what AI can and can't do for you

Including the Australian rules about privacy, client data and the specific things the regulators have flagged. No hype, no fear — just a clear picture so you can move with confidence.

A short list of what to do next

Three concrete moves you can make in the week after the masterclass, ranked by effort and payback.

Save your seat — $198

Who's running this

Jay McCormack, digital transformation consultant based in Nikenbah on the Fraser Coast

Jay McCormack is a digital transformation consultant based right here on the Fraser Coast. Over 13 years he’s helped organisations across Australia navigate major technology shifts, from enterprise software rollouts to AI implementation, specialising in making the complicated stuff feel simple.

Jay has presented to business and professional audiences nationally, consistently earning feedback like “Are you a teacher? You are so good at explaining!” He now focuses on helping small and medium businesses understand which AI tools are genuinely useful, which are a waste of money, and where to start without needing a tech background.

You're paying for AI tools that could give you those evenings back.

— and you just haven't turned them on yet.

What past attendees have said

5 out of 5
Past attendee
Many thanks for an informative and worthwhile presentation.
Past attendee
Jay is a wonderful presenter — very knowledgeable and thorough.
Past attendee
Fabulous presentation. Jay's presentation style is excellent.
Past attendee
Jay is always entertaining and clear, gives great examples and speaks in multiple tones to keep you interested and attentive.
Past attendee
Thanks again for the superb and enlightening presentation.
Past attendee
Very clear delivery of message — easy to understand and informative.
Past attendee
Excellent! Very relevant and interesting.
Past attendee
Are you a teacher? You're so good at explaining.
Past attendee
Jay's knowledge and professional manner is to be commended.
Past colleague

This isn't just my opinion.

The pain is documented. These are the Australian sources behind the numbers used in this masterclass — drawn from peak bodies, federal surveys and peer-reviewed research.

  • 12+ hours a week
    lost by a typical small-business owner to compliance, BAS, payroll, accounts and chasing payments.
    COSBOA Small Business Perspectives Report 2025
  • 76%
    of small-business owners report stress or anxiety; 65% report disrupted sleep; 57% experience burnout.
    COSBOA, 2025
  • 35%
    of small-business owners felt burnt out 'often or always' in the past year — the highest of any employment type measured.
    Beyond Blue community poll, June 2025
  • 44%
    of Australian SMEs cite cash flow as their top concern, up from 34% a year earlier.
    NAB SME Business Insights, Q2 2025
  • 48%
    of Australian small businesses are not using AI at all; only 14% have integrated it into operations.
    COSBOA, 2025
  • 29% vs 40%
    regional Australian businesses use AI at 29%, against 40% in metro areas — and 26% of regional owners say they don't know how AI applies to them.
    Fifth Quadrant for the National AI Centre
  • 54%
    of Australian SMEs already using AI report time savings; 82% report a positive impact overall.
    MYOB Bi-Annual Business Monitor, November 2025

If it's not worth it, you don't pay.

If you sit through the full 90 minutes and don't walk away with at least one specific AI feature you can switch on this week to save you real time, email me and I'll refund your ticket on the spot. No forms, no follow-up calls.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need any technical experience?

None. If you can use email, send a text and log in to your accounting software, you have everything you need.

Do I need a laptop?

Not strictly. The session is a live screenshare, so you can join from a phone, tablet or laptop — but a larger screen makes it easier to follow the demonstrations and take notes.

Will the session be recorded?

Yes. Everyone who registers gets the recording and the prompt pack, even if you can't make it on the day.

Who is this not for?

If you already have an AI workflow embedded in your business and you're looking for advanced techniques, this isn't the right session for you. This is built for owners who haven't started yet, or have tried once and bounced off.

Why $198 if there are free AI courses around?

There are some good free options — and some genuinely generic ones. The difference here is industry-specific examples, Australian regulations baked in, and a Q&A small enough that I can actually get to your questions. You're paying for the time and the focus, not the information.

What's the refund policy?

Full refund any time before the session if you can't make it. After the session, see the guarantee above — if it didn't deliver, email me and I'll refund you.

Ready to spend ninety minutes that pays itself back?

Spots are limited so the Q&A stays small enough that I can actually get to your questions.

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