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Canva
Design and content · Software
Client favourite
Browser-based design tool for social posts, case studies, proposals and marketing assets.
Best forSmall teams with no designer who still need brand consistency.
Category
Social media
A deliberately small social approach for businesses that sell locally.
Social media is a proof channel for most service businesses, not a lead channel. People check you exist and look competent before they call.
That means completed job photos, short captions and consistency beat clever content strategy. Post the work.
Schedule it from the same place you produce it, and do not add a platform you will abandon in six weeks.
Tools
Social media: the tools I use
Each one has a full review covering pricing, pros, cons and who should avoid it.
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ChatGPT
AI tools · Software
Used by me
General-purpose AI assistant for drafting, research, analysis and repeatable business tasks.
Best forOwners and small teams who want one AI tool that covers most jobs without setup.
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ClickUp
Project management · Software
Used by me
Task and project management platform with multiple views, automations and reporting.
Best forTeams juggling several projects that need visibility without enterprise tooling.
My companies
Where my own businesses fit here
Stated plainly, because these are businesses I benefit from.
- Keystone Site
Construction job management software that keeps site photos, job proof, customer updates, sign-off and review requests in one place.
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