Running a one-person business means wearing every hat. OpenClaw can wear most of them for you — for about $10/month in API costs.
The Solopreneur Problem
You're the CEO, marketer, salesperson, accountant, customer support, and admin. Every minute spent on admin is a minute not spent on revenue-generating work.
The typical solopreneur spends 60% of their time on tasks that don't directly generate revenue: email, scheduling, invoicing, social media, research, follow-ups.
What OpenClaw Handles
Morning Routine (Automated)
Every morning at 8 AM, OpenClaw sends a Telegram message:
- Today's calendar and meetings
- Pending client emails that need responses
- Outstanding invoices
- Social media mentions
- Weather and commute info
Time saved: 20 minutes/day
Email Triage
OpenClaw reads your inbox and categorizes:
- Urgent — client issues, time-sensitive requests
- Respond today — proposals, scheduling, follow-ups
- FYI — newsletters, notifications, updates
- Ignore — spam, irrelevant
It drafts responses for the "respond today" category. You review, edit if needed, and approve.
Time saved: 30 minutes/day
Client Follow-ups
Tell OpenClaw once: "Follow up with clients who haven't responded in 3 days." It tracks conversations and reminds you — or drafts the follow-up email directly.
Revenue impact: fewer dropped leads
Content Drafting
- Social media posts from your notes or ideas
- Blog post outlines and first drafts
- Email newsletter content
- Client proposals and SOWs
Time saved: 1-2 hours/week
Research & Price Comparison
"Find me the cheapest flight to Berlin next month" or "compare these 3 CRM tools for a freelancer" — OpenClaw researches and presents findings.
Time saved: varies, often hours per project
Bookkeeping Prep
Send receipt photos to your Telegram bot. OpenClaw extracts vendor, amount, date, and category. At month-end, export everything for your accountant.
Time saved: 2-3 hours/month
The Numbers
| What | Cost |
|---|---|
| ClawTank hosting | Monthly subscription |
| API costs (Sonnet) | ~$10-15/month |
| Total | ~$15-20/month |
| What | Savings |
|---|---|
| Time saved | ~45 min/day = 15+ hours/month |
| At $50/hr billing rate | $750+/month in freed capacity |
| ROI | ~40x |
Real Setup Example
Step 1: Deploy on ClawTank
One-click setup at ClawTank. Pick Sonnet as your model (best cost/performance ratio for business tasks).
Step 2: Connect Telegram
Scan the QR code or enter the bot token. Your AI assistant now lives in Telegram.
Step 3: Teach It Your Business
"I'm a freelance UX designer. I charge $100/hr. My main clients are Company A, Company B, and Company C. I use Figma for design and Linear for project tracking. My work hours are 9 AM - 6 PM Pacific."
Step 4: Set Up Routines
"Every morning at 8 AM, send me a briefing with my calendar, pending emails, and any overdue tasks."
"Every Friday at 4 PM, summarize what I accomplished this week and what's pending for next week."
Step 5: Start Delegating
"Draft a proposal for Client A's new project. Budget around $5,000, timeline 3 weeks."
"Research the top 5 invoicing tools for freelancers. I need something that integrates with Stripe."
Tips for Maximum Value
Be Specific About Your Business
The more context OpenClaw has, the better it performs. Tell it about your clients, pricing, tools, preferences, and communication style.
Use Memory Actively
"Remember: Client B prefers formal communication. Always use 'Dear' not 'Hey'." "Remember: I don't take meetings on Fridays."
Automate the Repetitive
Identify tasks you do every single day or week. Those are your highest-ROI automations.
Start Small
Don't try to automate everything on day one. Start with morning briefings and email triage. Add more as you get comfortable.
Get Started
Deploy your AI employee on ClawTank in under 1 minute. Connect Telegram and start delegating today.