Drafting commercial proposals, preparing meetings, analysing data, here are 10 ways to use generative AI immediately in your daily work.
Why AI is now accessible to every Cameroonian SME
ChatGPT, launched in November 2022, crossed 100 million users in 2 months, a record in the history of technology. Today, it's accessible from any smartphone, often free, and doesn't require any technical skills.
In Cameroon, we have observed that less than 5% of SMEs actively use AI tools, which represents a massive competitive opportunity for those who start now.
Use 1: Drafting commercial proposals
Before: 2-3 hours to write a complete proposal. With ChatGPT: provide the context (client, service, budget) and get a professional first draft in 5 minutes. You adjust the details.
Prompt example:
"Write me a commercial proposal for an SME in Douala (distribution sector, 25 employees) interested in deploying a CRM. Budget: 80,000 F/month. Include an executive summary, the proposed solution, the timeline and the pricing."
Use 2: Preparing customer meetings
Before: improvised or rushed preparation. With ChatGPT: ask it to generate the 10 likely objections from your prospect and the ideal responses. Arrive prepared for every scenario.
Use 3: Writing professional emails in French and English
ChatGPT writes in perfect French and English. Use it for:
- Client follow-up emails
- Supplier negotiation letters
- Thank-you emails after meetings
- Complaint handling
Time saved: 30-45 minutes per day for a commercial director.
Use 4: Creating social media content
Need 20 Facebook posts about your services? ChatGPT generates them in 3 minutes. You adjust the tone to match your brand.
Example: "Generate 10 Facebook posts to promote a cybersecurity offer for SMEs in Cameroon. Tone: professional but accessible. Include a call to action in each post."
Use 5: Analysing and summarising documents
Have a 30-page contract to read? Copy-paste the key sections into ChatGPT and ask it to summarise the main points and identify the risks. (Note: never paste confidential data into a public version of ChatGPT, use the paid version with confidentiality guarantees.)
Use 6: Recruiting: drafting job descriptions
"Write a job description for a digital marketing manager for a Cameroonian SME. Required experience: 3 years minimum. Include required skills and the application process."
Result: a professional job description in 2 minutes instead of an hour.
Use 7: Training your team
Ask ChatGPT to create quizzes, practical exercises and training programmes for your staff. It can generate a full training day on any subject.
Use 8: Translating and adapting documents
ChatGPT translates flawlessly between French and English, with contextual adaptation. Ideal for:
- Contracts with foreign partners
- Export marketing materials
- Technical user guides
Use 9: Analysing your competition
"Analyse the digital marketing strategies of the 5 main competitors of a transport company in Douala. Identify their strengths and weaknesses."
ChatGPT cannot browse the internet in its basic version, but it knows the general strategies of most sectors. For current data, use the paid version with web search.
Use 10: Creating Excel formulas
"I have an Excel table with columns: Date, Client, Amount, Payment status. Give me the formula to calculate the total of unpaid invoices from the last 3 months."
ChatGPT writes the formula for you, no need to be an Excel expert.
How to get started today
- Go to chat.openai.com (free)
- Create an account with your email
- Start with Use 3 (write a professional email); it's the simplest
- Gradually test the other uses
Tip: the more context you give ChatGPT, the better the results. Always specify your sector, your location (Cameroon), your target audience and the tone you want.
At Unadresse: AI training for your teams
Our Applied AI training module (P06 pillar) teaches your teams to use ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and other AI tools in their specific context:
- Custom prompts by business role (sales, accounting, HR, marketing)
- Best practices for confidentiality
- Practical exercises on your real cases
Average result: 2 hours saved per day per trained employee.
Contact us to organise a session for your team.
