Cece Meadows, the founder of Prados Beauty, recognized the importance of emerging technologies in enhancing her business operations. Initially, she turned to Google to learn about digital tools to improve her brand. Now, she utilizes Gemini to streamline daily tasks and generate ideas for business growth.
In 2019, Cece launched Prados Beauty from her daughter’s nursery before relocating to Las Cruces, New Mexico with her husband, Daniel, who is a U.S. Army major. After implementing Google Ads in 2020, Cece saw a significant return on ad spend within two months, leading to a 500% increase in web traffic and a 700% jump in sales. Recognizing the importance of consistent advertising, Cece began running Google Ads daily.
At a Grow with Google event a few years later, Cece first learned about AI tools like Gemini which she saw as an asset for her business. She now uses Gemini to assist with writing social media posts, brainstorming packaging ideas and gaining insights into brand building. Cece notes that tasks that would have taken her days to complete can now be done in an hour with the help of Gemini making it an essential tool for her business success.
Small businesses can benefit from AI training and resources such as Google AI Essentials – a self-paced course created to help individuals across various industries enhance their productivity through AI skills. Additionally, they can participate in the U.S Small Business Administration’s National Small Business Week Virtual Summit from April 30th- May 1st where Grow with Google will host an AI webinar and virtual booth offering resources to support small businesses in connecting with customers selling products online and more.
Cece’s journey highlights how incorporating emerging technologies like generative AI can transform small businesses’ operations while increasing efficiency and productivity levels.
Small businesses are constantly looking for ways to streamline their operations while maximizing their profits. One such way is by incorporating emerging technologies like generative AI into their operations.
Initially skeptical of using technology beyond basic digital tools like social media advertising platforms such as Facebook or Instagram; Cece Meadows turned to Google initially after recognizing the potential it had for enhancing her brand’s online presence.
But soon after launching Prados Beauty from her daughter’s nursery before relocating to Las Cruces New Mexico with her husband Daniel (a U.S Army Major), she started exploring other digital tools that could take her brand’s success even further.
That’s when she stumbled upon Gemini – an AI tool designed specifically for small businesses that helps them automate repetitive tasks while generating new ideas for growth.
Using this tool has allowed Cece to accomplish what would have taken days or even weeks within minutes – helping her focus on growing her business rather than getting bogged down by administrative work.
Nowadays Cece runs regular social media campaigns using this tool which has been particularly effective during National Small Business Week where she was able
