You think you're
rubbish at tech
and marketing.
You're not.
You just haven't been shown properly yet.
Small Business Academy exists for one type of person. The business owner who built something real with their own hands — but when it comes to marketing, AI, and tech, feels like everyone else got the memo and they didn't.
They didn't get the memo. Nobody showed them. That's what we're here for.
What We Cover
Plain English. No jargon. Practical skills you can use the same day.
Good at What You Do.
Just Not at the Other Stuff.
You feel left behind
Marketing, AI, social media — it moves fast and nobody explains it properly. You're not behind. You just haven't had the right guide.
You built something real
Years of hard work, happy customers, a business you're proud of. Now you need the tools to take it further without starting from scratch.
You want results, not jargon
No buzzwords. No 40-page reports. Just practical training and support that makes a real difference to how your business runs.
You don't need to be a tech person.
You just need the right person to show you.
Three Ways We Work
With Small Businesses.
AI ACADEMY
ai-academy.org.ukAI Training for People Who Thought AI Wasn't for Them.
Plain-English AI training for small business owners. We show you which tools to use, set them up for your business, and make sure you leave knowing how to run them. No jargon. No complexity.
→ AI + Social Media Starter — 3 sessions · £399
→ AI + Digital Marketing Growth — 6 sessions · £1,250
→ Transform — from £2,500 · bespoke
SOCIAL MEDIA ACADEMY
socialmediaacademy.ukSocial Media Training That Actually Makes a Difference.
Real social media training for real business owners. Not generic tips — tailored training that works for your business, your customers, and your time. We've been doing this since 2007.
→ AI + Social Media Starter — 3 sessions · £399
→ AI + Digital Marketing Growth — 6 sessions · £1,250
→ Transform — from £2,500 · bespoke
JOIN THE TEAM
Become a Small Business Mentor in Your Area.
We're building a network of like-minded trainers across the UK. If you believe in what we do and want to bring practical, plain-English business training to your local community — we'd love to hear from you.
Find Out More →Always for small business.
However you want to work.
There are 5.5 million small businesses in the UK. Most of them don't have a marketing director or a dedicated tech team. They have themselves — and us. Whether you want to learn it, do it together, or have it taken care of, we're on your side.
Since 2007. 400+ Businesses.
No Jargon.
Phil Gee has been helping small business owners with their marketing since 2007. He started with websites, social media became a major part of the business, and AI is the latest stage in that same evolution. Not as a consultant who hands over reports — as someone who works alongside you, whether you want to learn it, do it together, or have it taken care of.
He's not a university graduate. He didn't come from a marketing agency. He learned by doing, testing, failing at bits of it, and working it out — the same way most small business owners learn everything. That's why they trust him.
AI Academy and Small Business Academy grew from the same belief — that practical, plain-English help should be available to every small business, not just the ones with big budgets.
"No jargon. No theatre. Just results."
Helping businesses with digital since 2007
Founder of AI Academy and Social Media Academy
400+ small businesses helped across the UK
Based at The Arch, Crossens, Southport
Specialist in social media, AI, and business systems
Plain English — always
Fresh Thinking for Small Business.
Automating Your Small Business Tasks with AI
Time is your most precious resource. Here's how AI automation can give you more of it back.
Read More →Content Repurposing: Turn One Idea Into Ten Posts
Creating content from scratch every day is exhausting. Here's a smarter approach that saves time and improves consistency.
Read More →AI Image Generation for Your Marketing Materials
Stock photos feel generic and professional shoots are expensive. AI image generation offers a third way for small businesses.
Read More →Ready to Stop Guessing
and Start Growing?
Find the right programme for where you are right now. Or get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction.