Get More Done With ChatGPT Agents

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You know those business tasks that eat up your day—jumping between tabs, researching, filling out forms, and organizing info? It’s a headache, especially when you’d rather be focusing on growth. Now, imagine having an AI assistant that not only understands your instructions but actually does the work for you, step by step.

That’s what the new ChatGPT Agent from OpenAI delivers. Instead of just chatting, it can research, navigate websites, complete forms, and even generate slides—all while you stay in control. Here’s how entrepreneurs are already putting it to work.

How a Startup Founder Uses ChatGPT Agent for Weekly Market Reports

A SaaS founder needed to compile weekly AI news updates, analyze competitor websites, and organize findings into a slide deck. Instead of hiring a virtual assistant, she turned on ChatGPT Agent, gave it a multi-step brief, and watched as it gathered news, structured insights, and built a ready-to-share presentation—no manual research or switching apps required.

Why ChatGPT Agent Works for Complex Business Tasks

• Combines Research, Action & Reasoning: Navigates the web, pulls data, fills forms, and generates docs—no need to juggle tools

• User-in-the-Loop Control: You approve every critical step, so the agent never acts without your say-so

• Handles Multi-Step Flows: Automates workflows that require several apps or pages—think research, analysis, and reporting in one go

• Secure & Safe: Refuses risky actions and alerts you to anything ambiguous, keeping business data and accounts protected

• Saves Hours Weekly: Cuts out repetitive admin, helping you reclaim time for higher-value work

How We Used ChatGPT Agent to Automate a Weekly AI News Digest

Here’s the exact workflow our founder used to replace manual research, data entry, and slide creation with a single AI agent. You can adapt these steps for your own business tasks—no tech skills or complex setup needed.

1. Enable Agent Mode in ChatGPT

Log in to ChatGPT as a Pro user. Click the tool selection dropdown and choose ‘agent mode.’ This unlocks the AI’s ability to act on your instructions, not just answer questions.

2. Give a Clear, Multi-Step Task Brief

In plain language, outline what you need:

‘Find the top five AI news items this week, summarize each, and create a slide deck with brief descriptions and source links.’

The more specific your instructions, the better the results.

3. Let the Agent Work—With Your Oversight

The agent navigates news sites, gathers updates, and synthesizes summaries. If it needs to log in or submit a form, it’ll pause and ask for your approval, so nothing happens without your say-so.

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4. Review & Approve Actions

As it works, you’ll get prompts to approve sensitive steps—like accessing a paid news site or connecting to your Google account for slides. This keeps you in control and ensures security.

5. Receive Ready-to-Use Outputs

The agent delivers a Google Slides deck (or PowerPoint), complete with formatted summaries and links. You can download, edit, or share as needed—no more copy-pasting between tools.

6. Tweak & Re-Run as Needed

Want to change the format or add a section? Just give new instructions, and the agent adapts. The entire process takes minutes, not hours.

This workflow is perfect for any recurring, multi-step process—especially ones that cross tools, tabs, or data sources.

Other Use Cases

ChatGPT Agent isn’t just for news digests. Here’s how business owners and professionals are using it:

• Sales Teams: Research prospects, update CRM entries, and draft outreach emails in a single run

• Finance Managers: Retrieve up-to-date exchange rates, compile expense reports, and generate summary sheets

• HR Leaders: Summarize recent candidate applications, schedule interviews, and send confirmation emails

• Product Managers: Analyze competitor features, organize findings, and build comparison tables

• Solopreneurs: Plan recipes, order supplies, and track deliveries without leaving ChatGPT

💡Bonus Pro Tips

• Chunk Large Tasks: For best results, break very big tasks (like analyzing hundreds of emails) into smaller, focused instructions

• Stay Specific: The agent thrives on clear, step-by-step briefs—spell out what you want at each stage

• Use Approvals Strategically: Approve actions in real time to keep sensitive data secure and avoid surprises

• Experiment with Outputs: Try having the agent generate tables, slides, or editable docs—see which format best fits your workflow
  

⏭️ What’s Next

This Thursday’s AI update? Sharp, snackable, and surprisingly useful.

Next week? We’ve got a little workflow magic up our sleeve—you’ll want to be around when it appears.

Be on the lookout!