AI-powered virtual assistant
Administrative and organizational support for small businesses (email, calendar, research, transcription), sped up with AI tools.
Who pays for it: Small businesses drowning in email, calendars and admin who would rather pay someone than learn another tool.
- To get started
- €0 to €50, then about €20 a month in tools
- First client (estimate)
- about 14 days
- Difficulty
- 1 out of 5
- Time needed
- from 5 hours a week
- Computer
- Phone or very basic computer
- Demand and competition
- high demand, high competition
- How reliable is the data
- Estimate
Free tools that can do the job: ChatGPT free, Google Docs.
What to watch out for
Many people offer this, so prices get pushed down.
A way to start this week
- Pick three admin tasks you can do well with a free AI assistant (inbox triage, meeting notes, research summaries).
- Write one page that says exactly what you take off a client's plate and how fast you reply.
- Offer a small paid trial task to five small businesses you already have a link with, then ask for a short written recommendation.
Questions
How much does it cost to start?
Kairo's estimate is €0 to €50 upfront, plus about €20 a month for tools.
How long until the first client?
The estimate is about 14 days. It depends on how much outreach you do, and it is not a promise.
Do I need a powerful computer?
No. A phone or very basic computer is enough.