On May 18, 2025, SLV Group hosted an impactful and action-driven business seminar at Encore Melaka, themed "AI Empowerment: Not Just a Buzzword." The event brought together over 50 SME owners, F&B entrepreneurs, and startup founders who are all facing similar challenges — and searching for real solutions.
⚠️ The Harsh Reality for Businesses Today
Our opening session addressed the three key struggles most business owners deal with:
- Rising manpower costs & staff shortages
- Inefficient, manual workflows relying on WhatsApp & spreadsheets
- Uncertainty around digital transformation and AI integration
“It’s no longer a matter of whether you want to go digital, but whether you can survive without doing it.”
🔍 Session 1: AI + ERP = One-Person Business Superpower
During the AI Automation for SMEs segment, we demonstrated:
- How a single sales order can trigger delivery, invoicing, inventory updates, and procurement
- Real-world use of ChatGPT to generate sales copy, customer replies, and internal summaries
- How Odoo CE (Community Edition) can act as an all-in-one ERP for SMEs — with zero licensing cost
We showcased how a one-person business can do the work of five, if the system is right.
🌱 Session 2: Smart Tech for a Plant-Based Future
In the Vegan AI & Tech Empowerment track, we explored:
- How to systemize menu management, stock control, and customer feedback
- How AI can help craft dish descriptions, predict customer taste trends, and reduce waste
- Case studies of plant-based businesses leveraging automation to scale efficiently
🎁 What Participants Loved Most
✅ Live demo: Sales → Inventory → Auto-invoice
✅ AI skills in action: Instantly generate menus, quotes, and follow-ups
✅ Lively Q&A: Participants asked practical, tough questions — and left with real solutions
🔚 Final Words
AI isn’t the future — it’s already the standard.
At Encore Melaka, we didn’t just talk theory — we gave business owners practical tools to act now. Whether you’re in retail, F&B, or a solo venture, the time to systemize and scale with AI is now.
See you at our next city!
