AI Tools for Business
Practical AI tools explained in plain English — what they do, what they cost, and where they fit in a real business.
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Tools at a glance
Four popular AI tools worth knowing — rated for ease of use, cost and business fit.
NotebookLM
Turn documents into briefings and podcasts
- Best for
- Research, summaries, podcasts and training material
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost
- Free / paid options may vary
Use case
Create a podcast-style briefing from business documents, policies or guides.
Microsoft Copilot
AI inside Microsoft 365
- Best for
- Emails, documents, meetings and productivity
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cost
- Paid licence required
Use case
Summarise meetings, draft documents and analyse business information inside Microsoft 365.
ChatGPT
General business AI assistant
- Best for
- Writing, planning, research and analysis
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost
- Free / paid options available
Use case
Create drafts, analyse ideas, produce checklists and support decision-making.
Canva AI
Fast marketing content
- Best for
- Social media, presentations and graphics
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cost
- Free / paid options available
Use case
Create promotional images, designs and marketing assets quickly.
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