Time to hire a digital employee? Everything you need to launch a team of AI agents

Date:
Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:23:44 +0000

Description:
Run essential business processes on autopilot

FULL STORY ======================================================================A digital hire wont replace a skilled employee, but it can help automate many
of the time-consuming tasks that eat up their day.

Until recently, AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini answered questions, did research, and made suggestions offering advice, but not actually taking action. Now, thanks to AI agents like OpenClaw and Hermes, AI can interact with other platforms, allowing it to take action like writing and sending emails, updating your schedule, or scheduling social media posts. In this guide, we explore everything you need to get started with a 'digital employee'. Selected by: Selected by: Owain Williams SMB Editor at TechRadar Pro

I've launched 4 successful businesses in the last 10 years, all whilst
working a full-time job. During this time, I have always been looking for smart ways to save time and money whilst getting more done. AI has totally changed how I run my current side hustles. Getting started Youll need a few things before you can get going with your new digital employee.

First, youll need to pick an AI assistant. There are a few available;
OpenClaw is the most popular, closely followed by Hermes. To run your AI agents safely, youll likely want to host them on a Virtual Private Server (VPS) . Once this is set up, you can then communicate with it via a platform of your choice, such as WhatsApp , Telegram, or Slack.

The VPS is the computer doing the heavy lifting, and you can communicate with your AI agent via an app on your phone. So, you dont really need a powerful computer to run your agents. However, investing in a decent laptop will make it easier to manage workflows, along with the rest of your business, whilst
on the go. Build your digital employee for less with our exclusive 10% Hostinger discount code

Building your AI employee can cost even less when you use code TECHRADAR at checkout, saving you an additional 10% on your subscription. TechRadar Pro approved sponsored offer. View Deal 73% OFF Hostinger Managed Hosting for OpenClaw Prices start at (monthly): $5.99 $21.99 shop now 8% OFF Apple Apple 2025 Macbook Pro $1,749 $1,899 shop now Getting AI working for you Exactly what you have your agent do for you will depend on the nature of your
business and your own unique set of skills. Here are a few platforms you may want to explore pairing your agent with, depending on what you want to achieve: Calendly Price starting at (seat/monthly): $10 shop now Canva Price starting at (monthly): $2.30 shop now HubSpot Prices start at (seat/monthly): $7 shop now Hootsuite Prices starting at (user/monthly): $99 shop now signNow Prices starting at (monthly): $8 shop now Swipe to scroll horizontally

AI agent role

Platform

Seamlessly manage tour schedule on your behalf

Calendly

Deal with invoices and bookkeeping

FreshBooks

Manage customer relationships and organize leads

HubSpot

Support your marketing efforts

Hootsuite

Organizing contracts and signatures

SignNow A note on security Giving AI agents access to sensitive business information, such as financial data, customer data, and emails, carries
risks. Using a dedicated VPS goes some way to protecting you. However, it is important that you take the time to fully understand the risks associated
with using AI agents and the steps you can take to mitigate them.



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