Objective
To help small businesses in the Caribbean adopt AI-driven strategies, tools, and mindsets to remain competitive, create jobs, and access global markets.
What's Inside?
Foreword: Why AI Matters for the Caribbean
- The global AI shift
- Opportunities for island economies
- Risks of being left behind
Chapter 1: Understanding the AI Revolution
- What is AI, really?
- Key terms: machine learning, automation, natural language processing
- AI trends shaping global industries
- AI's potential for Caribbean sectors: tourism, agriculture, education, logistics
Chapter 2: Assessing Your Business Readiness
- Digital maturity checklist
- Identifying AI use cases for your sector
- Mapping skill gaps & workforce needs
- Assessing infrastructure & digital readiness
- Case studies: Caribbean businesses using AI
Chapter 3: Laying the Foundation
- Setting up your digital ecosystem: cloud, CRM, payments, data
- Affordable AI tools for small business
- Building a culture of innovation & experimentation
Chapter 4: Core AI Tools Caribbean SMEs Should Explore
- Marketing & Customer Service (ChatGPT, ManyChat, Canva AI)
- Operations & Admin (Zapier, N8N, Notion AI)
- Sales & Outreach (Apollo.io, Clay, LinkedIn AI assistants)
- Industry-specific AI: tourism, agriculture, logistics, education
Chapter 5: Building an AI Strategy
- Defining goals: cost savings, engagement, growth
- Building or hiring an AI-savvy team
- Working with freelancers & vendors
- Creating a 30-60-90 day AI roadmap
Chapter 6: Funding & Partnerships
- Sources: grants, impact investors, accelerators
- Partnerships with AI vendors, government, academic institutions
- Crowdfunding with AI and social rewards
Chapter 7: Protecting Your Business
- Data privacy & cybersecurity basics
- Responsible AI use
- Building digital resilience: fraud, disruption, misinformation
Chapter 8: The Future of Work in the Caribbean
- Reskilling & upskilling your team
- Opportunities for youth & remote workers
- Leveraging AI for export-ready digital services
Bonus Toolkit: Resources & Templates
- AI readiness checklist
- Vendor comparison sheet
- Sample automation workflows
- Caribbean-focused AI events, tools, & grants