"You don't have to do it all yourself. You just have to make sure it gets done."
Kat Cole, former COO & President of Focus Brands
"You don't have to do it all yourself. You just have to make sure it gets done."
Kat Cole, former COO & President of Focus Brands
Welcome to your Operations Hub 👋
Systems = sanity.
From delivery workflows to SOPs and automations, get your behind-the-scenes running like a well-oiled machine, no tech stress required.
This is your operations hub, the operations, tools, and delivery engine behind your business.
SYSTEMS
Systems
Identify → Build
Systems don’t need to be complicated, they just need to exist.
Start by identifying what’s repeated in your business, then turn it into something simple and reusable.
Improvements come later.
Not sure where to start?
For the days when you just want someone to tell you what to do. Pick how much time you've got, and I'll pick the thing.
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Founder of Nine Yards.
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✨ SYSTEMS! 30 Tools to Streamline Your Business ✨
1. ClickUp – All-in-one project and task management system to plan, track, and execute with clarity.
2. Zapier – Automate repetitive tasks by connecting your favorite apps (like Gmail, Stripe, Slack, etc.).
3. Trello – A super visual and flexible way to manage projects and workflows using boards and cards.
4. Asana – Perfect for managing team tasks and seeing project timelines at a glance.
5. Notion – A beautiful, flexible workspace to centralise wikis, checklists, processes, and SOPs.
6. Google Workspace – Essential for docs, spreadsheets, calendars, forms, and collaboration.
7. Airtable – Combines spreadsheets with database power for content calendars, client pipelines, and more.
8. Slack – Centralised team communication that keeps chats out of your inbox.
9. Calendly – Automate client and team scheduling with time zone friendly links and buffers.
10. Loom – Record quick how-to videos or team updates — perfect for async communication and SOPs.
11. Dubsado – Manage client workflows from onboarding to invoicing with forms, contracts, and automations.
12. HoneyBook – CRM for creatives and service providers to streamline proposals, payments, and scheduling.
13. Monday.com – Team-friendly work OS for visualising tasks, automations, and project stages.
14. Process Street – Build out repeatable processes with checklists and automations.
15. Scribe – Automatically generate visual step-by-step guides while you work — brilliant for SOPs.
16. Otter.ai – Transcribe meetings or videos and generate searchable, shareable notes.
17. Google Keep – Quick, searchable notes and checklists synced across all your devices.
18. Toggl Track – Simple time tracking to see where your team (or your own!) time really goes.
19. Clockify – Free time tracking and productivity tool with project breakdowns and reporting.
20. Fathom – Automatically summarise Zoom calls with notes and action items.
21. Trainual – Onboard new hires with step-by-step training materials and team playbooks.
22. Grammarly – Smart writing assistant to polish all your client communications and processes.
23. Dropbox – Secure file storage and sharing with team collaboration built in.
24. Canva – Create beautiful templates for workflows, client deliverables, or internal docs.
25. Tally – No-code form builder with logic and workflows — perfect for client onboarding or surveys.
26. TextExpander – Save time by turning snippets into full emails or replies instantly.
27. Superhuman – A lightning-fast email experience with shortcuts, reminders, and automation.
28. Sunsama – Daily planner that pulls in tasks, calendars, and focus time to streamline your workday.
29. Fathom Analytics – A privacy-friendly alternative to Google Analytics for clean website insights.
30. Descript – AI-powered editing tool for audio/video content, screen recordings, and more — especially helpful for SOP videos.