Your browser can’t play this video. Watch: the series in a few minutes About the books. Master AI step by step, from zero experience to repeatable workflows. The AI Use in Business series by Peter J Pretorius is a plain-English roadmap that helps individuals, small business owners and operations teams adopt AI safely, sensibly and effectively.
Whether you have never typed a word into an AI tool or want to turn isolated prompts into dependable workflows, this three-book series gives you a clear, jargon-free path. Jump in at your level and build lasting confidence.
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The learning journey
The Prequel
The ABC and 123 of AI A calm, practical first step into AI for complete beginners.
Who it’s for: Anyone who feels curious or nervous about AI and wants a friendly, zero-jargon starting point.
What you’ll learn The ABCs of AI. Artificial, Brain-like and Computer concepts in plain language.Safe setup. Create accounts securely and manage data privacy settings on day one.The Co-Pilot Principle. Ask clearly with the 5-part prompt recipe, and double-check outputs like a pilot checking flight instruments.Book 1
AI Use in Business: The Friendly Starter Guide Start using AI safely, sensibly and successfully. No technical skills required.
Who it’s for: Small business owners, team leaders and professionals looking to automate repetitive daily tasks.
What you’ll learn The Golden Rule. “AI assists. Humans decide.” AI drafts and suggests; human judgment keeps final responsibility.The Master Prompt Recipe. 5-part prompts (Role, Context, Task, Rules, Format) for emails, reports, marketing, sales and customer service.Safety and data security. The Traffic-Light Data Rule (Green, Amber, Red) and a ready-to-adapt One-Page AI Policy.Book 2
AI Use in Business: Level Two Build better prompts, repeatable workflows and a more reliable way to use AI at work.
Who it’s for: Operations leads, managers and business owners ready to move from casual AI chats to structured processes.
What you’ll learn Source packs and grounding. Keep AI answers to approved internal documents to prevent hallucinations.Bounded schemas. Consistent tables and structured fields, with missing information marked UNKNOWN.Team pilots and audit trails. 30-day team pilots, human checkpoints and version control to measure real time savings.Core principles behind the series
Plain-English clarity No jargon, complex coding or maths prerequisites.
Safety and privacy first Data minimisation, protecting sensitive business records and avoiding prompt injection risks.
Accountable human review Legal, financial, tax, HR and safety decisions always stay under human oversight.
Practical application Copy-and-paste prompt templates, real-world scenarios and hands-on practice plans.
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