Startup Tech Stack
Overview
There are tons of software tools available for small businesses. The following is a list of tools I’ve used that I recommend in terms of simplicity, affordability, and effectiveness.
Email and domain management: Google / Squarespace
Project management: Asana
Standalone time tracking: Everhour
Password manager: 1Password
Communications: Slack
Financial accounting: QuickBooks Online
Monthly financial reporting: Fathom
HR platform (payroll, insurance, benefits, 401k, etc): Rippling
Standalone payroll: Gusto
Standalone performance management: 15Five
Background checks & I9 verification: Checkr
General AI assistant: Perplexity
Workflow automations: N8N
Outbound cold email & lead finder: Instantly
Spreadsheets: Google Sheets
Database: Row Zero
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