The Solopreneur Tech Stack: My Go-To Tools for Running a Business of One
Figuring out the right business tools can be overwhelming—here’s what works for me.
Starting a business is overwhelming—especially when you realize no one tells you what tools you actually need to run it.
From finances to automation to content creation, here are the tools I use as a solopreneur to keep things running smoothly.
Finance & Retirement
QuickBooks (Accounting & Expense Tracking)
• Helps track income, expenses, and business funds
• Simplifies invoicing & financial reporting
Gusto (Payroll & Tax Compliance)
• Handles payroll, employer/employee taxes, and state/federal filings
• Generates W-2s & can also process 1099 contractors
TurboTax for Business (Tax Filing)
• Makes tax filing easier without an accountant
• Still pricey (~$500), but good for getting started
Carry (Solo 401K Provider)
• Retirement planning for solopreneurs
• Offers both Traditional & Roth 401K options
Productivity & Organization
Notion (Centralized Notes & Content)
• Great for organizing ideas, business plans, and content
• Customizable with templates & integrations
Make (No-Code Automation)
• Automates repetitive tasks by linking apps
• Requires some setup but can save hours of manual work
Google Sheets (Financial & Business Tracking)
• Helps with income/expense projections
• Useful for tracking state & federal tax filings
Content & Marketing
Beehiiv / Ghost (Newsletter & Blog Hosting)
• Easy-to-use platforms for writing & distributing content
• Free plans available to get started
Figma / Canva (Design & Branding)
• Figma → For detailed designs & wireframes
• Canva → For quick graphics & presentations
Google Slides / PowerPoint (Presentation Tools)
• Best for sharing ideas & collaborating with others
Grammarly (Writing Assistant)
• Helps tighten up writing & catch mistakes
AI & No-Code Building
ChatGPT (AI Assistant)
• Helps with research, brainstorming, and business operations
• Free plan available; $20/month Pro version offers better performance
Windsurf AI (No-Code Development)
• AI-powered tool for building apps & websites
• Free option available, but paid plans needed for serious projects ($15-60/month)
Finding Your Tech Stack
Every solopreneur’s business is different, and no single tech stack works for everyone. The best tools are the ones that help you work more efficiently, free up time, and focus on what matters.
If you’re figuring out your own setup, hopefully, this list gives you a starting point.
If you have any questions (or have a tool you love), feel free to reach out! I’m always testing new things and would love to hear what’s working for you.
DISCLAIMER: This content does not contain business, investment, tax, legal, financial or other advice & is not intended to be used in this way. It includes the opinions of the author & is strictly for informational purposes. Please do your own research.
