Tool reviews and step-by-step workflows for small business
The tools small businesses actually use, honestly reviewed.
We test the software and AI tools salons, contractors, restaurants, and agencies actually run. Then we show you exactly how to use them: step-by-step workflows that cut hours off quotes, invoices, follow-ups, and social posts, so the tools pay for themselves.
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HubSpot
Stop losing track of clients. HubSpot keeps your contacts, emails, and follow-ups in one place.
Best for
Service businesses that have outgrown spreadsheets: contractors tracking leads, agencies managing clients, consultants following up on proposals.
Semrush
Find out exactly what your competitors rank for and what it would take to outrank them.
Best for
Marketing agencies, freelance SEO consultants, and in-house marketing teams running ongoing keyword and competitor research.
GetResponse
Send professional email campaigns and automate follow-ups without needing three separate tools.
Best for
Online store owners, freelancers, and small agencies who need email marketing, automated follow-up sequences, and the option to host webinars all in one subscription.
Webflow
Build a professional website with full design control. No coding required, but full code quality under the hood.
Best for
Web designers, creative agencies, and marketing teams building client websites or content-heavy sites.
Kit (formerly ConvertKit)
Start a newsletter, grow a list, and sell digital products. Free up to 1,000 subscribers.
Best for
Newsletter writers, freelancers, coaches, and small business owners building an email audience.
Mangools
SEO keyword research and rank tracking at a fraction of what Semrush costs. 10-day free trial included.
Best for
Solopreneurs, bloggers, freelance SEO consultants, and small agency owners who need accurate keyword data and rank tracking without paying $139.95/mo for Semrush.
FreshBooks
Small business accounting that doesn't require an accounting degree
Best for
Freelancers, consultants, and service-based small businesses who want invoicing, time tracking, and basic accounting in one place without hiring a bookkeeper.
Teachable
Online course platform built for creators who want to sell, not just teach
Best for
Solo course creators and coaches who want a clean, purpose-built platform to sell online courses without managing hosting or checkout themselves.
Riverside.fm
Record studio-quality podcasts, interviews, and client sessions remotely. No studio required.
Best for
Podcast hosts recording remote guests, coaches recording client sessions for delivery, and content creators shooting video interviews or testimonials.
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AI Productivity
How to Use ChatGPT for Small Business: A Plain-English Guide for Non-Techies
A no-jargon guide to getting real value from ChatGPT as a small business owner. Covers the 8 tasks where ChatGPT saves the most time.
Read the workflow →Automation
How to Automate Your Client Onboarding (Save 3 Hours Per New Client)
A step-by-step guide to automating client onboarding for freelancers, agencies, and service businesses. Cut 3 hours of manual work per new client with the right tools.
Read the workflow →Marketing & SEO
How to Use AI for Social Media Content (Without Sounding Like a Robot)
A practical guide to using AI for social media content. How to write captions, plan content calendars, and repurpose posts without losing your brand voice.
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