Top 10 Tools Every Small Business Owner Should Be Using in 2025
- Louis Buniak
- Oct 17
- 2 min read
Published by Business Consulting Services
Helping new business owners nationwide from Roseville, CA and Las Vegas, NV
Top 10 Tools Every Small Business Owner Should Be Using in 2025
Technology isn’t just for big companies anymore. Today’s small business owner can run smarter, faster, and leaner — with the right tools.
Here are 10 must-have tools we recommend to every client at Business Consulting Services — and why they matter.
1. 📞 Phone & Text Automation Tool
Stay in touch with leads, stop missing calls, and automate follow-ups.
✅ What it does:
Missed call text-backs
Voicemail transcriptions
Two-way texting from your business number
👉 We provide this inside our Digital Services Package.
2. 📅 Online Booking System
Make it easy for people to book your time — without email ping-pong.
✅ Tools we like:
Calendly
Acuity
Book Like A Boss
If you offer consultations, services, or appointments — this is a game-changer.
3. 💬 CRM (Customer Relationship Manager)
Keep track of every lead, sale, follow-up, and customer interaction.
✅ Features to look for:
Lead tagging and segmentation
Notes and activity tracking
Pipeline or task automation
👉 We install and manage CRMs for clients in all industries.
4. 🌐 Modern Website Builder
Your website should be clean, mobile-friendly, and lead-generating — not just a digital brochure.
✅ Tools we recommend:
Wix (easy for editing and SEO)
WordPress (flexible, more advanced)
Shopify (for product-based businesses)
Need help? Our DFY website package starts at $1,995.
5. ⭐ Google Business Profile
If you're not using your Google Business Profile, you’re invisible locally.
✅ Features:
Show up in “near me” searches
Get Google reviews
Post updates and offers
This is free — and it works.
6. 🗓️ Email + SMS Campaign Tool
Stay top of mind with customers through scheduled touchpoints.
✅ Tools we like:
Mailchimp
Brevo (formerly Sendinblue)
Our built-in platform (used in our CRM packages)
Email isn’t dead. Text is powerful. Use both.
7. 🔁 Social Media Scheduler
Consistency beats perfection. Schedule your content ahead of time.
✅ Tools:
Buffer
Later
Meta Business Suite (for Facebook + Instagram)
Don’t post manually every day — automate it and stay visible.
8. 🧾 Invoicing & Payment Platform
Get paid faster — and more professionally.
✅ Tools we recommend:
Square
Stripe
QuickBooks (for full bookkeeping)
You’ll save time, reduce late payments, and impress clients.
9. 🧠 AI Copywriting Assistant
Yes, AI can help you blog, caption, or write emails faster.
✅ Tools:
ChatGPT
Jasper
Grammarly + Google Docs for editing
We use AI and human strategy to create our clients’ blogs and sales copy.
10. 🔒 Password Manager
You’re juggling 30+ logins. Stop using the same password everywhere.
✅ Tools:
LastPass
Bitwarden
1Password
It’s safer. It’s smarter. It saves headaches when onboarding staff.
🎯 Overwhelmed by Tech? We Can Set It Up For You.
We don’t just recommend tools — we install, connect, and train you on how to use them.
Let’s build a system that saves you time, makes you money, and scales with your business.
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