I’m always looking for tools that can help me save time and increase productivity, however, the downside to this is having to keep track of all of them (Too many tools = Integration nightmare).

Fortunately these days, most software products aimed at early-stage founders, solopreneurs, et al, seem to be upgrading into “super apps”, vertically stacked with features and add-ons that make sense. I welcome this change in the market - makes things simpler to navigate.

What are some of the best “all in one” business tools you’ve gotten your hands on?

Have you tried any of these:

doola

Business in a box for all things company formation (LLC, C-corp, and DAO LC), taxes, bookkeeping, business insurance, and, compliance. doola has saved me a lot of headaches and it’s light on the wallet for what it offers. Double thumbs up.

Apify

All your data scraping needs under one roof with a very vast marketplace to choose from. No code required.

Make

Operations, social media, reporting, Make covers a wide range of automation workflows. IFTT/Zapier also work great but aren’t as good IMO.

Texau

Swiss-army knife for all your adversarial growth-hacking automation needs. Instagram, X, Linkedin, Pinterest, etc. It’s plug-and-play.

  • tshungwee@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    The best all-in-one tool is common sense ~ everything else is just a place to organize ~ be it pen & paper or some paid thingy ~ also the internet which is not really free (you probably need to pay ether in coffee or a plan) but is such a low barrier I’d include it!

    Just my 2 cents!

    Everything else is bells and whistles…

  • tshungwee@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Good man, you can have all the tools but no business, but you can have all the business with no tools…

    Weird but true, I just charge ahead and plug in what I need as I go, most folks just percolate like stale coffee!

    By the time they have gathered enough confidence/info/tools/knowledge to do get off the fence, it’s not worth doing anymore!

  • elekchen@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Sounds like you’ve already got a good handle on some key tools, but let’s dive a bit deeper!
    Regarding doola, it’s awesome to hear that it’s been a headache-saver for you, especially when dealing with the nitty-gritty of company formation and compliance. Their focus on affordability is a huge plus for startups. 👍
    Apify is great for data scraping, especially for those who don’t want to get bogged down in coding. The vast marketplace definitely adds value by offering a range of options.
    As for Make, it seems like you appreciate its broader range of automation capabilities compared to IFTTT/Zapier. That’s an interesting observation, as many founders need robust, versatile tools that can adapt to their evolving needs.
    Texau seems like a powerhouse for growth hacking, especially with its versatility across different platforms. The plug-and-play aspect is super appealing for entrepreneurs who need to focus on growth without getting too technical.
    Here’s another suggestion to consider: HubSpot. It’s a fantastic all-in-one platform for CRM, sales, marketing, and customer service. Its scalability makes it ideal for startups at various stages.
    Another one is Asana or Trello for project management. They help in keeping tasks organized and ensure that your team stays on the same page.
    Would you like more details on any specific tool, or do you have other needs in your startup toolkit that you’re looking to fill? 🛠️🌟

  • bebleich@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Haven’t tried those you mentioned, but I’m curious now.

    As for ‘all in one’ tools, I think it’s a bit of a myth.

    I use a combo – Slack for team chat, Asana for project tracking, and for social media, Canva’s cool for graphics, and Boost App Social’s been a neat find for spicing up my IG stories and bios.

    It’s more about finding the right tool for each job rather than one tool to rule them all

    • John__Ward@alien.topBEnglish
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      1 year ago

      I couldn’t agree more, works better for me to have a few tools, each one a great fit for its own aspect. The way I organized it, there are integrations offered so that I can connect all these tools and keep track. But all-in-one, not really my first choice.

  • heavenlyweed@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Doola is good from the reviews online, but if for a lean startup guy like me, I use Free services You will get a Free LLC, Free Tax ID, and Registered Agent for 1 year. The catch is the upsells, but I never take them up.

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  • nmsfr@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Rock is a pretty good solution if you want to merge business chat with a collaboration suite and involve freelancers, clients, etc in your comms/collaboration. It combines chat + tasks + notes + files + meetings in one place (files and meetings are mostly integrations though).

    Flat pricing is pretty neat as you can add more people without worrying about rising pay-per-user pricing.

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    1 year ago

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