The exact tools we use and teach — no fluff, no affiliate spam, just what actually works for people who work with their hands.
AI Writing
The fastest way to draft anything
OpenAI's chatbot that writes, edits, summarises, and answers questions in plain English. The free tier is genuinely useful; the paid tier is worth it once you're using it daily.
On the tools
Quotes, customer messages, job reports, social posts, and follow-up emails — all drafted in seconds from rough notes.
AI Writing
Better at long-form and nuance
Anthropic's AI excels at longer documents, subtle tone adjustments, and handling more context in a single conversation. Some people prefer its writing style over ChatGPT.
On the tools
Detailed proposals, policy documents, safety reports, and anything where tone matters — it catches nuance others miss.
Automation
Connect apps so they talk to each other
A visual automation builder that connects your apps — forms, calendars, email, spreadsheets — without writing code. Think of it as digital plumbing.
On the tools
Quote → follow-up email → calendar booking → invoice reminder, all on autopilot. The free tier handles most small business needs.
Design
AI-generated images from text descriptions
Describe what you want and Midjourney generates it. Great for social content, mockups, and visuals that make your business look professional without hiring a designer.
On the tools
Before/after concepts, social media graphics, logo ideas, and visual content for your Google Business profile.
Organisation
Notes, docs, and databases with AI built in
A flexible workspace for notes, project tracking, and knowledge management. The AI can summarise pages, generate action items, and help you organise your thoughts.
On the tools
Job tracking, client notes, standard operating procedures, and content calendars — all in one place with AI search.
AI Writing
Google's AI with deep search integration
Gemini connects directly to Google search and your Google workspace. Great for research, current events, and anything that needs up-to-date information.
On the tools
Researching competitors, checking current material prices, and finding local regulations — all with source links.
Forms
Beautiful forms that feel like Notion
A modern form builder that's faster and prettier than Google Forms. Perfect for customer intake, feedback, and booking requests.
On the tools
Customer enquiry forms, job intake, feedback surveys, and booking flows that connect to Make.com automations.
Scheduling
Let people book into your calendar
Share a link and customers pick a slot that works for both of you. No more back-and-forth texts about availability.
On the tools
Booking site visits, consultations, and follow-up calls — customers self-book, and you just show up.
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