9 minTurn a “Nice” Business Website Into One That Actually Gets Calls
Knowing what your site needs and building it are two different things.
Jul 31, 2026
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Simple, plain-English guides for improving your small business operations.
Customer Information
Spreadsheet or CRM, and the fields that matter
8 min read · Updated Jul 2026
The Business Workbook
Customers, vitals, and equipment in one spreadsheet
8 min read · Updated Jul 2026
Lead Follow-Up System
How to build a simple system in a spreadsheet
7 min read · Updated Jul 2026
Online Booking
Set it up for a small service business
8 min read · Updated Jul 2026
Google Business Profile
Fix it before it costs you customers
8 min read · Updated Jul 2026
AI Tools
The five worth using, tested against 100
8 min read · Updated Jul 2026
Software Subscriptions
Audit and cut what you do not use
8 min read · Updated Jul 2026
Hourly Value & Software ROI
Price your hour and decide what tools are worth it
8 min read · Updated Aug 2026
Video Guides
Practical walkthroughs from the Business Buddy YouTube channel. Learn how to simplify your tools, organize your business, and save time without making things more complicated.
9 min
9 minMost Business Owners Save on Software, But Lose Tons of Money Elsewhere
See why paying for software saves time and money. Learn the simple math to price your hour.
Jul 26, 2026
9 minYour Small Business Is Paying For TOO MUCH Software!
Most businesses pay for software they barely use. I show you how to cut the clutter and keep what works.
Jul 15, 2026
7 minYour Google Business Profile Is Costing You Customers
Small fixes for your Google Business profile that stop losing customers.
Jul 8, 2026
9 minOnline Booking Made Simple
Stop losing leads to phone tag with simple online booking setup.
Jul 1, 2026
9 minMost Small Businesses Lose Leads This Way (And a Spreadsheet Fixes It)
Learn how a simple spreadsheet tracker stops service businesses from losing leads.
Jun 24, 2026
11 minThe One Spreadsheet That Fixes Scattered Business Information
Fix scattered business data with one simple workbook.
Jun 17, 2026
12 min5 Practical AI Tools for Small Business Owners
I tested 100 AI tools to find the five that actually save time for small business owners.
Jun 10, 2026
11 minHow to Organize Customer Information as a Small Business
Learn how to fix messy customer info, pass the two-week test, and choose the right tool for your business.
Jun 3, 2026
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Free GuideAre Day-to-Day Operations
Are Day-to-Day Operations
Eating Up Your Time?
Answer 10 yes/no questions about your operations, then read the fix for every "not yet."
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Free interactive guide — no signup required.
Google SheetsSimple CRM Template
Simple CRM Template
Google Sheets
A basic customer tracker — contact info, status, last touch, and notes. Copy it to your Drive in one click.
Make a Copy
Opens in Google Sheets. Requires a free Google account.
Excel / .xlsxSimple CRM Template
Simple CRM Template
Excel
The same customer tracker in .xlsx format. Works in Excel, Numbers, or any spreadsheet app.
Download Excel File
Downloads a .xlsx file to your computer.
Google SheetsBusiness Tracker
Business Tracker
Customers, Vitals & Equipment
Three tabs in one sheet: customer list, business vitals, and an equipment log with serial numbers and warranties.
Make a Copy
Opens in Google Sheets. Requires a free Google account.
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If a spreadsheet isn't going to cut it and you need a real CRM, scheduling system, or something custom for your business, that's what I do. The first call is free and there's no pitch.