October Fresh SmallBiz Resources

This October, Focus on the 'Fantastic Five' Factors that Drive Growth

This month is about execution. Start with our free Business Plan Template to set your goal, audience, offers, channels, and KPIs. Then you can install a simple scoreboard and review it every week: Lead Velocity, Activation, CAC, Sales Cycle Days, and 90-Day Retention. One page. Five numbers with clear steps.

This month, you’ll get two deep dives to keep you on track: How to Build a Simple and Effective Business Plan from Scratch and How to Build Your Brand Identity from Scratch. The plan sets direction. The brand makes it visible and consistent across every touchpoint.

You need to focus on having fewer tabs, tighter messaging, and work you can repeat. Use the tools and resources below to ship the plan, keep your brand steady, and move one number at a time.

Tools:

SmallBiz Bot Studio: Supersmart, Helpful AI Chatbots

SmallBiz BotStudio helps you create content, sharpen strategy, and save hours every week. Start today with free credits.

SendFox - Affordable Email Marketing That Works

SendFox is an email marketing designed for small business owners who want simplicity without losing power. Create automated campaigns, grow your subscriber list, and track performance. SendFox offers all of these at a fraction of the cost of big-name platforms. It’s lightweight, focused, and built for entrepreneurs who want to consistently and clearly connect with customers.

AppSumo Favorites

AppSumo curates the best deals on software tools that help small businesses grow smarter. Their “Favorites” list highlights top-rated apps across marketing, productivity, and operations, letting you experiment without overspending. Instead of chasing every new app, you’ll find vetted solutions that match real business needs and come with lifetime savings.

Carrd - One-Page Sites Built Fast

Carrd is ideal for swift landing pages, lead magnets, or simple personal sites. Get a clean, functional presence online in minutes without design or development skills.

Fathom Analytics

Fathom simplifies website analytics, allowing you to focus on decisions rather than data overload. It delivers the essential insights (traffic, top pages) in a clean, privacy-focused dashboard. Unlike complex tools that bury you in numbers, Fathom helps you quickly see what’s working and what needs adjusting, so your strategy stays sharp.

Make October Solid

Your stack should serve your strategy. This month, we want to help you anchor decisions with a one-page plan and a five-metric dashboard. Join a Virtual Strategy Session to set priorities, align tools, and streamline workflows. Clear plan. Measurable targets. Less noise. More progress.

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Let’s make October the month your business gains clarity, focus, and the right tools to finish the year strong.

Stay tuned to this space for more expert picks to help you innovate, automate, and accelerate your growth.