Services
Software stack planning
Specific software recommendations built around how your business runs, with a stack map and a practical rollout plan. Stack audits and vendor shortlists are available as focused sub-offerings.
Lead offering
Software stack planning
We map how your business runs, then recommend specific software for your team, budget and workflows. Start with discovery, identify overlap and gaps, compare suitable tools, and plan their adoption. Scope and any fees are agreed before work begins.
Who it's for
Small businesses, agencies, solo founders and growing teams choosing their first stack or rethinking the tools they use.
How stack planning works
- Discovery call: Your workflows, team size, budget and current tools.
- Stack map: What you need, what overlaps and what's missing.
- Recommendations: Specific tools per job, with why, cost and alternatives — including lifetime deals where they genuinely fit.
- Rollout plan: Order of adoption, migration and setup notes.
Deliverables
- A stack map
- Tool recommendations with costs, reasoning and alternatives
- A rollout plan with adoption order, migration and setup notes
Supporting offering
Stack Audit
A review of your existing software, the jobs it does and the costs attached to it. The free initial stack audit starts with the tools and priorities you share; any additional work is scoped separately.
Who it's for
Small businesses, agencies and solo founders looking for a clearer view of their SaaS stack.
What's included
- Software and subscription inventory
- Usage, renewal and cost review
- Overlapping features and workflow gaps
- Options to keep, consolidate or investigate
Deliverables
- A stack overview
- Questions to ask before your next renewal
- Suggested next steps
Supporting offering
Vendor Shortlist
An advisory shortlist built around your use case rather than a vendor's sales pitch. Where a recommended product has an affiliate relationship, we disclose it. You make the final purchase decision.
Who it's for
Readers choosing a new tool or considering an AppSumo lifetime deal.
What's included
- Requirements and constraints
- Plan and feature comparison
- Recurring pricing and deal limits
- Trial questions and evaluation criteria
Deliverables
- A requirements-led shortlist
- Trade-offs and limitations
- A practical evaluation checklist
Plan the right software stack for your business
Share your workflows, current tools and priorities. We'll discuss whether a full stack plan, a focused audit or a vendor shortlist is the right starting point. Scope and any fees are agreed before work begins.