Discover the latest tools, real-world use cases, and simple ways to apply AI in management, marketing, analytics, and automation

In today’s fast-moving business world, information is power — but only if you can find it, understand it, and act on it fast. That’s where AI tools come in. From tracking market trends to writing reports and automating research, modern AI solutions are helping entrepreneurs, startups, and executives gain an edge.

At Manhattan Business Club, we believe that leveraging smart technology is key to staying competitive. Here’s how you can start using AI to work smarter — not harder.

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1. Use AI to Research Faster and Smarter

Tired of digging through endless Google results?

• Perplexity.ai acts like a supercharged search engine. Ask a question, and it delivers concise, sourced answers with links. Great for business strategy, competitor research, or industry insights.
• ChatGPT with web access (like you’re reading now!) helps summarize information, draft emails, and even compare different sources — all in seconds.

Use it for:
→ Market analysis
→ Finding suppliers or partners
→ Legal/regulatory research

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2. Summarize News and Reports Automatically

Keeping up with industry news can feel like a full-time job. Let AI do the heavy lifting.

• Feedly + Leo AI organizes news feeds and lets you train Leo to spot only the most relevant updates.
• Genei or Glasp help you summarize long articles, PDFs, or webpages — perfect for busy professionals.

Use it for:
→ Curated news dashboards
→ Saving time on report reading
→ Staying ahead of competitors

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3. Spot Market Trends Before Your Competitors Do

Want to know what your market will care about next month?

• Exploding Topics shows rising trends before they go mainstream — ideal for product development, marketing, or investments.
• Similarweb gives you real data on how websites (like your competitors’) are performing.

Use it for:
→ Product positioning
→ Growth strategies
→ Pitch decks & investor updates

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4. Automate the Boring Stuff

Time is money. Automate your routine research and data collection with:

• Zapier + ChatGPT to build workflows that pull new info, generate reports, or send summaries directly to your inbox or Slack.
• Browse AI or Phantombuster to extract and monitor data from websites, social media, and directories — with no coding needed.

Use it for:
→ Lead generation
→ Competitor tracking
→ Real estate or pricing intelligence

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Real-World Example: How Smart Entrepreneurs Use These Tools

Imagine you’re launching a new product. You use:

• Exploding Topics to identify what’s trending
• Perplexity.ai to research your target audience
• Feedly to track your competitors’ press
• ChatGPT to write your pitch or blog content
• Browse AI to track customer reviews or pricing in real time

That’s the power of applied AI — less guessing, more growing.

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AI Isn’t the Future — It’s the Present

At Manhattan Business Club, we’re seeing more members use AI to streamline operations, uncover insights, and grow their bottom line. You don’t need to be a tech expert — just curious and open to trying new tools.

If you’re ready to connect with other forward-thinking professionals and learn how to integrate AI into your business, join us. We host regular workshops, networking events, and private briefings on AI, finance, real estate, and more.

Let’s grow smarter, together.