Tools for running your business.

Banking: compare the account, not the app.

Ask your existing bank or local credit union about business accounts. Compare that with online options using fees, cash deposits, transfer limits, support, and eligibility for your structure. Verify the institution holding deposits and applicable insurance directly. We do not recommend a specific account without knowing those needs.

Bookkeeping: start with a routine.

A spreadsheet can work for a small, simple operation if you reconcile it consistently. Dedicated accounting software may fit when invoicing, transaction volume, payroll, or reporting becomes more complex. Compare QuickBooks and Xero by your actual requirements and current plan details. These are options to investigate, not a claim that either is right for every business.

QuickBooks · Xero · Our recordkeeping guide

Websites: three models worth comparing.

DIY builders: investigate Squarespace or Wix if you want to do the setup and editing yourself. Compare current pricing, custom-domain support, forms, and portability.

Freelancer or agency: request a written scope and a quote if you need custom functionality or a particular handoff arrangement.

Free build + paid hosting: the service linked below lists $0 design and build with hosting from $50 per month. It may fit a local business that wants ongoing help. Higher plans and extras cost more. Check cancellation and buyout terms; ownership of your name, domain, and content is different from owning the hosted code.

This site is operated by the team behind one of the services we recommend. The team also operates the free-build service linked here and benefits if you become a hosting customer. Read our disclosures.

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Squarespace · Wix · Compare costs in the free estimator