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Shopify automation agency for small brandsWe take over recurring admin like orders, invoices, scheduling and customer email, then automate one job a month. $2,500 setup, then $1,800 a month.
Product development for kids brands and creatorsCard decks, classroom kits, picture books and plush: we turn the idea into print-ready files, manage the printer or factory and check samples before anything ships. Eight weeks, from $6,000.
Shopify product launch for physical productsProduct pages, inventory, a pre-launch waitlist and fulfillment setup, done for you for a fixed $2,400.
Small business website in a weekA fixed-price small business website live in 7 days for $2,000. Layout, copy placement and launch handled, then handed off to you.
Trade show booth design for small brandsBooth graphics, one-pagers and launch assets for first-time exhibitors, $950. Built from our own Toy Fair 2026 booth in New York.
Free automation audit for small businessTell us where your week goes. We send back three jobs we would take off your plate, with the hours each one saves. Free, no call needed.
AI Automation Agency Pricing for Small Business, Itemized
AI automation agency pricing for small business, itemized. $2,500 setup plus $1,800 a month vs a VA or DIY, with the hours each option buys.
How to Print Your Own Card Game: Cost per Deck
How to print your own card game and what it will cost per deck at 100, 500 and 1,000 units, plus where the price jumps on box, finish and…
Shopify Automation Workflows in n8n: 7 to Build First
Seven Shopify automation workflows to build in n8n first, ranked by hours saved for stores under 500 orders a month, with triggers and…
Automated Appointment Reminders That Actually Cut No-Shows
Learn how to set up automated appointment reminders to reduce no-shows, with a step-by-step workflow and real cost and time savings.
How to Automate Coaching Client Onboarding (Step by Step)
Learn how to automate coaching client onboarding with a step-by-step setup, tool options, and honest time and cost estimates for small…
How to Automate Invoice Reminders for a Small Agency
Automate invoice reminders for your small business with a simple step-by-step system, plus honest costs and time saved.
How to Automate Where-Is-My-Order Emails in Shopify
Learn how to automate where is my order emails in Shopify with a step-by-step setup, tool list, and honest cost and time-saved numbers.
How to Handle School Purchase Orders Without the Paperwork Pile
Learn a simple school purchase order process small supplier teams can run without drowning in paperwork, plus what to automate and what to…
Shopify App Subscription Cost vs Custom Automation
Compare shopify app subscription cost vs custom automation with the 3-year math, break-even months, and a full cost table.
The Hidden Costs of Running a Business Without a Website
The cost of not having a business website: buyers can't find you in search, can't check your hours, and hear your story from third-party…
Website or Landing Page, Which One Do You Actually Need?
Website vs landing page: a landing page fits one offer and one action; a full website fits several services and buyers who need to learn…
What Your Homepage Needs to Earn Trust in 5 Seconds
A homepage trust checklist for small businesses: a clear headline, one call to action, a layout that works on mobile, and contact details…
Hiring Help: When to Bring in a Team for Production, Shipping, or Admin
When to bring in outside help for production, shipping or admin: the warning signs, what a 3PL or ops partner takes over, and what to check…
Understanding Product Development: Key Steps to Follow
Product development steps from idea to launch: concept, prototype, design, testing and release, and when to loop back to an earlier stage…