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You're paying for 14 SaaS tools. You use three. Here's what happens when a small business owner finally audits the credit card statement.
Most booking system small business guides push expensive monthly subscriptions. Here's what a Bay Area dog groomer taught me about picking the right one.
Your physical menu cost $800. Your website menu is a tilted PDF. Popmenu fixes that - here's an honest look at what it does, what it costs, and whether it's worth it.
A nail salon owner spent $1,100 on three popular SaaS tools over two years. The free alternatives do the same work for $0 a month.
Mailchimp is the default email marketing pick. For most small businesses, MailerLite does the same job for less - or free.
Your site's search bar is decorative. A chatbot trained on your own content actually answers customer questions - here's how it works and what it costs.
A squirrel dad vibe-coded the #1 App Store hit alone. Here's how one person business dev setups actually work when nobody's watching.
Most salon booking platforms charge $60-110/mo. Square Appointments charges nothing for solo operators. Here's what that actually looks like in practice.
Every restaurant has a junk drawer of disconnected tech. Here's how POS integration actually fixes that - with real pricing, real tools, and zero hype.
Most website chatbots are a search bar in a trench coat. Tidio Lyro trains on your actual FAQ so it stops guessing and starts helping.
Every solo dev has a chaotic toolbelt that actually works. Here's what's happening in freelance dev tools right now - and why the weird picks matter.
Most small warehouses pay $150-300/month for inventory software they half-use. Here's what happened when one switched to a custom inventory management system build that cost less than a year of subscr...
Thryv just launched AI Lead Flow for small businesses. Here's an honest breakdown of what it does, what it costs, and who should skip it.
A real look at Make.com - the AI automation tool I set up for plumbers, salons, and HVAC companies - and whether it's worth your money.
Most AI automation for small business is overhyped nonsense. Here's what actually saves time and money for real owners - tested by a developer who builds it.
Most small business owners think AI tools cost thousands. The real numbers tell a very different story - and some of the best tools cost nothing at all.
Missing customer questions after hours is costing you sales. Here's how Tidio's Lyro AI handles them automatically - and whether it's worth it.
Tired of spending your Sunday nights scheduling posts? Metricool's AI features let small business owners automate social media without hiring a marketing team.
Every night your website goes dark and loses leads. Here's how Tidio's AI chatbot keeps answering customer questions while you sleep — for as little as $0/month.
Squarespace and Wix are popular for a reason. But an affordable web developer for small business might cost less long-term. Here's how to actually decide.
Most AI tools overpromise and underdeliver. Here are the ones that actually work for small businesses - with real pricing, real examples, and zero hype.