For many young people, the desire to build a business often begins\nwith a passion to create new opportunities or simply to earn extra\nincome. However, the reality is that determining the first step is never\neasy. A lack of experience, limited access to mentors, and resource\nconstraints often become the main barriers.<\/p>\n
This challenge was felt directly by Agasthea Viorent, familiarly\nknown as Agas. A graduate of SMK Negeri 1 Banyuwangi who now resides in\nDenpasar, Bali, she has a diverse work history, ranging from the\nhospitality industry to being an online motorcycle taxi driver. Yet, the\ndesire to have her own business remained strong.<\/p>\n
With initial capital of only around Rp500,000, Agas decided to\npioneer a virtual assistant service. Interestingly, she did not go it\nalone. She utilised ChatGPT as a thinking partner and business mentor to\ntidy up her ideas.<\/p>\n
\"Initially I had an idea, but I didn\u2019t know where to start. With\nChatGPT, I felt like I had a business mentor I could discuss with and\nmap out business steps more clearly. However, the business decisions\nremained fully in my hands,\" Agas said.<\/p>\n
Learning from Agas\u2019s experience, here are three practical steps to\nusing AI as a thinking partner to design a business:<\/p>\n
The first step is not merely to find an idea, but to assess whether\nthe idea is realistic. Agas used ChatGPT to test her virtual assistant\nservice by providing full context about her background and target market\nin Bali.<\/p>\n
She used the Truth, Diagnosis, Best Move, Action Plan, and Challenge\nframework. This approach helped objectively map out risks and\nopportunities. Now, through the ChatGPT Work feature, these discussion\nresults can even be directly converted into a work plan document or a\nshort presentation deck.<\/p>\n
Once the business direction is clear, the next challenge is\nexecution. Agas asked the AI for help to draft a first 7-day and 30-day\naction plan. This included mapping out skills to learn, tools needed,\nand how to reach the first client.<\/p>\n
This strategy shifted the mindset from merely \"having an idea\" to\n\"having concrete steps\". With the help of an AI-generated spreadsheet,\neach priority and deadline became more measurable.<\/p>\n
To make her services more widely known, Agas utilised ChatGPT to\nproduce relevant social media materials, especially for the Facebook\nplatform. She provided context about the service and target market so\nthat the content generated was not excessive but still persuasive.<\/p>\n
In addition to text, the use of ChatGPT Images also helped in\ncreating supporting visuals. With the marketing pack feature, users can\nobtain a posting calendar along with caption drafts ready for\npublication.<\/p>\n
Agas\u2019s story proves that AI technology can be a catalyst for young\nentrepreneurs to tidy up their thinking structure and accelerate the\ninitial steps of a business. Nonetheless, consistency and a deep\nunderstanding of client needs remain the main keys to success in the\nfield.<\/p>\n
For those who wish to delve deeper into using AI for\nself-development, practical guides and learning videos are now\naccessible through the OpenAI Academy or a special Chat page for\nstudents in Indonesia.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/3-ways-to-use-chatgpt-to-turn-ideas-into-first-steps-for-a-business-1784199067", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }