Free Resources
Practical help you can use right now
You don't need to hire anyone to make a start. These are the tools, guides, and explainers I point people to most often, chosen because they're plain-English, useful, and free.
Video explainers
Short videos I've made covering common questions from local business owners.
How to automatically send a weekly sales summary from a Google Sheet
Two methods for automatically sending emails from Google Sheets
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How to automatically send appointment reminders from Google Calendar
Quick and free setup
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How to automatically send overdue invoice reminders from Google Sheets
Quick and free setup
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Getting started with automation
If you're not sure where to begin, start here. These cover the basics without assuming any technical background.
Zapier: What is automation?
A guide to workflow automation — what it is, common examples, and where to start. Good first read for complete beginners.
zapier.com
Make: Beginner tutorials
Make (formerly Integromat) has free tutorials walking through basic automations between common apps like Gmail, Google Sheets, and Xero.
make.com
Cloud and data security
Understanding how to protect your business data is not optional. These are the resources I recommend to every new client.
ACSC: Small Business Cyber Security Guide
The Australian Cyber Security Centre's official guide for small businesses. Practical, free, and written for non-technical owners. Start with the Essential Eight checklist.
cyber.gov.au
OAIC: Privacy for small business
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner explains what the Privacy Act means for your business — including whether it applies to you and what obligations you have around customer data.
oaic.gov.au
AI tools — what's real and what's hype
There's a lot of noise around AI right now. These resources help cut through it and give you an honest picture of what these tools can and can't do for a small business.
National Artificial Intelligence Centre
Free online resources for Australian small businesses covering digital tools, cybersecurity, and how to evaluate tech decisions. Government-backed and free to use.
industry.gov.au
business.gov.au: Digital solutions
The Australian Government's small business hub for digital tools and support — including advisors, grants, and guides on evaluating software for your business.
business.gov.au
Google Workspace
Most small businesses are already paying for Google Workspace and using about 20% of what it can do. These resources help fix that.
Google Workspace Productivity Guide
Google's own guide to getting more out of Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Gmail — including shared workflows, templates, and automation features most people never discover.
workspace.google.com
Google Apps Script — intro
The free built-in scripting tool inside Google Workspace. If you want to automate repetitive tasks in Sheets or Gmail without paying for a third-party tool, this is where to start.
developers.google.com
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