Starter stack

Use fewer tools, connected around one clear customer journey.

This guide helps you decide what is essential now, what can wait and where manual work is still acceptable.

01

Website

A clear home for your offer, proof, frequently asked questions and enquiry action.

Start with:

One focused site rather than several disconnected landing pages.

02

Enquiry capture

A form, email destination and simple lead record so enquiries are not lost.

Start with:

A structured form and spreadsheet before buying a CRM.

03

Booking or payment

Add only where the customer genuinely needs to schedule or pay online.

Start with:

One reliable booking or payment route, not multiple overlapping options.

04

Follow-up

A consistent way to acknowledge, quote, remind and reconnect with leads.

Start with:

Reusable templates before investing in automation.

05

Internal organisation

A simple place for tasks, client information, files and status tracking.

Start with:

One shared tracker with clear owners and next actions.

Minimum viable stack

Do not automate confusion.

First establish a stable process. Add software only when it removes repeated work, reduces missed enquiries or improves customer experience.

Use now

Website, business email, structured enquiry form, lead tracker and file storage.

Add when needed

Booking, CRM, email marketing, online payment and social scheduling.

Add after volume grows

Automation, advanced analytics, integrations, customer portals and multi-user workflows.