IKA UNJ and Kaizen Collaborative Impact Equip MSMEs with Practical Skills to Leverage AI for Business Productivity

Meanwhile, in the online session, together with Mas Zulchaidir Ashary as an AIM ASEAN Master Trainer, participants were introduced to the use of Gemini to help process business administrative data. One of the practices carried out was converting photos of operational expense receipts into table data that could then be used to draft financial reports. This practice provided an illustration of how AI can help reduce repetitive administrative work and speed up the process of processing business information.

Although it offers various conveniences, the training also emphasized the importance of the human role in using AI. Participants were reminded not to directly use AI-generated results without checking them. In financial report processing, for example, business owners still need to re-verify the figures and categories produced before the information is used to make business decisions.

In addition to the use of AI, participants were also invited to understand the importance of building a business identity and credibility in the digital space. Basic information such as a phone number and a clear operational address, as well as the use of Google Business Profile, are part of efforts to make businesses easier to find and access by consumers online.

Through an approach that combines understanding and hands-on practice, IKA UNJ and Kaizen Collaborative Impact encourage MSME entrepreneurs to see AI not merely as a new technology, but as a tool that can be used to simplify work and support business development. At the same time, the ability to check, understand, and use AI results responsibly remains an important part of the technology adoption process.