If you're starting a business, picking the right software tools can make your life infinitely easier.
People often ask me what tools I recommend, so I put together several lists here to make them easier to share. Most of these tools are best for new businesses, but others might be good for certain projects at established businesses as well.
Software Tools for Entrepreneurs
Using the Airtable API
As an agency owner, I spend a lot of time tracking projects, finances, job applications,...
10 Web Application Builders for Non-Technical Startup Founders
It’s amazing how much has changed in web application development over the past 20 years...
Building a Business Without Slack
In 2020, I read two books that changed my perspective on work. The first was...
The 10 Best Payroll Software Tools for Startups
When my first business (which relied heavily on international contractors) started to grow, I went...
15 Alternatives to Google Forms
I’ve been using Google Forms for over a decade, and it has continued to impress...
Running My Business From an iPad (2024 Update)
In 2021, I first tried to do all my work from an iPad. Back then,...
The Startup Tools I Can't Live Without
I’ve always liked trying new software tools, but the more experienced I get, the more...
JotForm vs. Wufoo: Comparing Two of the Top Form Builders
Whether you’re starting a business, exploring a new product offering, or simply collecting data from...
Wufoo vs. Google Forms for Business
Web forms were already common when I first joined the workforce, so I can only...
The Best Startup Project Management Tools
How do you manage your project workflows? Effective project management is crucial to the success...
Trello as a Reading List
I first started using Trello and published this post in January, 2015, and since then...
Messaging as a Platform
Messaging platforms like Slack, Snapchat, WeChat, Allo, and What’s App are all the rage -...