OnlineAssistant.io—a practical AI-powered marketing platform built by a real small business owner, for real small business owners to maximize AI technology.

(PRUnderground) June 9th, 2025

In an era of flashy tech startups and buzzword-heavy AI tools, OnlineAssistant.io is taking a different approach: empowering real small business owners with simple, powerful, and affordable AI marketing solutions—built by someone who’s walked in their shoes.

Founded by 56-year-old entrepreneur Andy LaPointe, a seasoned business owner with decades of experience in small business marketing, retail, speaking and consulting, OnlineAssistant.io delivers done-for-you AI agents designed specifically for the needs of small and local businesses.

After two decades of growing Traverse Bay Farms into a nationally recognized brand with 38+ national food awards, LaPointe understands what it takes to wear every hat in a business—from product development to social media to customer engagement. Now, he’s making that journey easier for others.

Now, he’s using that experience to help other business owners leverage AI technology to:

• Better serve their existing customers
• Attract new leads and local traffic
• Increase marketing efficiency and profitability—without hiring an agency

“I’ve lived the small business grind—handling inventory, talking to customers, doing marketing with limited time and budget. OnlineAssistant.io was created for entrepreneurs who need simple, powerful tools to grow without needing a tech background. Prior to starting Traverse Bay Farms and AgTracer, an AgTech company, I’ve also lived the corporate world for 15 years working with the best teams in the nation.”

Simple AI Agents for Daily Marketing Tasks

The OnlineAssistant.io platform features a library of plug-and-play AI agents designed specifically for small business needs. These include:

• Social Media Post Generator
• Email Campaign Writer
• Google Review Reply Assistant
• Local SEO Blog Writer
• Ad Copy Builder and Promotional Script Generator

Each agent helps automate repetitive marketing tasks that eat up valuable time—allowing business owners to stay focused on delivering value to their customers.

Custom AI Agents Trained on Your Business

One of the platform’s most unique features allows users to train a private AI agent using their own business materials—like menus, service descriptions, FAQs, brochures, and internal scripts.

“Imagine having your own AI assistant that knows your business inside and out—able to write content, answer questions, and support customer communication in your own brand voice,” LaPointe explained. “That’s what this platform enables.”

Users can easily upload documents, paste in text, and interact with their personalized AI right from their dashboard—no coding required.

Marketing Built on Experience, Not Hype

LaPointe’s journey—from 15-years in the corporate world as a Registered Investment Advisor to entrepreneur—gives OnlineAssistant.io a refreshingly grounded perspective in a tech world filled with buzzwords and hype.

“I didn’t build this for agencies or techies. I built it for people like me—retailers, service providers, solo entrepreneurs—who want to use AI to grow their business, serve customers better, and get back more time,” he said.

With pricing starting at just $29/month, the platform is accessible to businesses of all sizes, from local shops and salons to real estate professionals and family-run cafes.

About OnlineAssistant.io
OnlineAssistant.io is an AI-powered SaaS platform designed to help small business owners create marketing content, engage customers, and grow sales using simple, ready-to-use AI agents. Founded by Andy LaPointe—creator of Traverse Bay Farms, AgTracer and longtime entrepreneur—the platform is designed with clarity, speed, and real-world needs in mind.

About OnlineAssistant.Ai

OnlineAssistant.ai empowers businesses to automate customer support, sales outreach, and administrative tasks with intelligent, brandable AI agents. Designed for industries like real estate, healthcare, e-commerce, education, and financial services, our no-code platform enables you to deploy fully customized virtual assistants that enhance efficiency and customer engagement.

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