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The small business apps and services we couldn’t live without.
These are the tools and systems we’ve used to build The Assistant Quarters. We recommend them all the time and we just know you’re going to love them. Think of it as access to our little black book of business essentials!
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Asana
Our go-to project management tool and your new best friend. Trust us on this one, we love it!
Dropbox
A central, cloud-based storage system that makes sharing files easier than ever.
Canva
The easiest way to create high-quality graphics that are fully aligned with your brand
Dubsado
Manage projects, clients, finances, and tasks all in one place. It’s our new favourite CRM.
FreeAgent
Take care of your business finances without the hassle with this affordable and easy-to-use app.
GoogleApps for Work
Everything you need to do your best work, in one package that works seamlessly across devices.
PolicyBee
An independent professional indemnity and business insurance broker with a top customer service team.
Need a personalised recommendation for an app or system that will make your business stronger?
Give us your problem and we’ll recommend and implement a system that will transform your business.
Whether you’re looking for a CRM, a way to automate your email marketing, an inbox detox, an online diary booking system, an online project management system, a client and lead management processes, a content planning system, or something else, we can help.
What's included:
- Done-for-you basic systems setup with guides/further reading and an action plan to help you continue using the system in a way that works for you
- Training videos you can access anytime via Loom
- A 30-minute follow-up call after one month to see how you’re getting on
Price – £375 per system/process
Just want the recommendations?
Book a 60-minute chat to pick our brains.
Tell us about the challenge you’re facing and we’ll give you plenty of tips and advice that you can put in place to overcome it.
You’ll also get a post-call email with any links/free resources we discussed during the call.
Price – £65
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