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Small Businesses Are Replacing Routine Staff Work With AI Agents

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By איתמר מינמר

First reported by N12 · Jun 17, 2026

What happened

Small businesses in Israel are adopting AI agents for customer service and sales, often for about $200 a month. Business owners and industry figures say the tools are already reducing workloads, and experts expect them to become a basic requirement within two years.

  • 01Israeli small businesses are using AI agents for service and sales.
  • 02Systems can be launched in minutes for about $200 a month.
  • 03Owners say AI now handles customer requests around the clock.
  • 04Experts say the tools will soon become a basic business requirement.
  • 05Businesses are also using AI for finance, marketing, and property appraisals.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

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N12Center · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Small Businesses Are Replacing Routine Staff Work With AI Agents
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Small Businesses in Israel Embrace AI Agents Instead of Hiring Staff

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