10 AI Tips for Tamworth Small Business Success

AI for Small Local Businesses: 10 Things You Can Use Tomorrow

(Tools mentioned are low-cost or free: ChatGPT, Google Docs/Sheets, Gmail, Canva, Meta/Google Ads, Zapier/Make.)

1. Fast copy for ads & posts
   Impact: Ship more content without the fluff.
   Do it: Draft 3–5 variants, keep the winner, test weekly.
   Prompt:
   “Write 5 Facebook ad headlines (≤35 chars) for a [Tamworth plumbing] special: [fixed-price drain clear $199 this week]. Tone: friendly, local, Aussie. Include 1 clear call to action.”
   Prompt (Google Ads):
   “Create 15 Google Ads headlines + 4 descriptions for [emergency plumber Tamworth]. Include location, price, and phone CTA. No clickbait.”

2. Turn voicenotes into quotes & emails
   Impact: Less admin; faster follow-ups.
   Do it: Record a phone note; paste transcript to ChatGPT.
   Prompt:
   “Summarise this transcript into: (1) short job quote email, (2) SMS follow-up (160 chars), (3) bullet list of materials. Keep Australian spelling.”

3. Auto-reply to new enquiries (polite + on-brand)
   Impact: Faster response = higher conversion.
   Do it: Gmail template + Zapier to trigger on form submit.
   Prompt:
   “Draft a warm email reply to a new website enquiry for [electrical safety check]. Ask 3 qualifying questions and offer two time slots. Add plain-English next steps.”

4. Turn FAQs into a helpful page & phone script
   Impact: Fewer repetitive calls; better trust.
   Do it: Paste your top FAQs; get web copy + talk track.
   Prompt:
   “Rewrite these FAQs for our [lawn care] service in Tamworth. Keep answers under 80 words, add price ranges, timeframe, and what to prepare before we arrive.”

5. Local SEO tune-up: Google Business Profile content
   Impact: More calls from Maps.
   Do it: Post weekly offers, add services, answer Q&A.
   Prompt:
   “Create 3 Google Business Profile posts for [Tamworth mobile mechanic]: (1) winter battery check offer, (2) same-day call-outs, (3) logbook service. 80–120 words each, add a call to call [02 xxxx xxxx].”

6. Review request + reply helper
   Impact: More stars, more trust.
   Do it: Short SMS after each job; AI drafts replies.
   Prompt (request):
   “Write a friendly SMS asking for a Google review after a finished [roof repair]. Include the short link and thank them.”
   Prompt (reply):
   “Draft a sincere response to this 5-star review. Mention job type, suburb [West Tamworth], and invite referrals. Keep under 50 words.”

7. Website improvements that convert
   Impact: Clearer offers; more enquiries.
   Do it: Ask AI for a stronger hero, CTA, and FAQs.
   Prompt:
   “Rewrite our homepage hero for [Tamworth pest control]. Include a clear benefit, price from $**, same-day service, and a ‘Book an Inspection’ CTA. Keep it under 40 words.”

8. Image & flyer upgrades in minutes
   Impact: Sharper look without a designer.
   Do it: Generate image ideas; build in Canva.
   Prompt:
   “Give me 5 image concepts for a [winter heater service check] ad targeting [Tamworth homeowners]. Include shot type (photo/illustration), text overlay (≤6 words), and suggested alt text.”

9. Smarter job scheduling & reminders
   Impact: Fewer no-shows; tighter days.
   Do it: AI drafts reminder SMS + map link.
   Prompt:
   “Write a polite appointment reminder SMS for [Thursday 10:30am], include property prep steps, a Google Maps short link to [address/suburb], and how to reschedule.”

10. Basic numbers without a spreadsheet headache
    Impact: Know your cost per lead and best channel.
    Do it: Paste last month’s leads/spend; get KPIs.
    Prompt:
    “Here are our leads and spend by channel (Google, Meta, GBP calls, Referrals). Calculate CPL, conversion rate to job, and total revenue. Show what to scale and what to cut. Recommend 2 tests for next fortnight.”

Quick setup (30 minutes)

• Create a brand voice note: who you serve, tone, suburbs, price ranges, phone number, opening hours. Paste it above prompts so outputs stay consistent.

• Save your best prompts as snippets in a doc. Re-use and tweak, don’t start from scratch.

• Track wins in a simple sheet: Date, Tactic, Time Saved, Leads/Bookings, Notes.

Guardrails (important)

• Double-check facts, prices, and availability before publishing.

• Keep Australian spelling and compliance (clear unsubscribe, ABN in emails, truthful offers).

• Never paste private customer data into tools without consent.