ConsultantsSmall-business perks
Discounts on the gear we use.
Free business programs, pricing and startup offers from the brands behind our own toolkit. Offers change — check each page for current terms.
Start and run the business
ZenBusinessZenBusinessForm your LLC starting at $0 plus state fees — they file with the state for you.zenbusiness.com ↗
WixWix for businessFree plan to start; premium plans include a free domain for the first year and a 14-day money-back guarantee.wix.com ↗
SquareSquare FreePoint of sale at $0 a month — you pay only processing fees when you take a payment.squareup.com ↗
QuickBooksQuickBooks OnlineSmall-business accounting with a free trial and new-customer discounts on paid plans.intuit.com ↗
CanvaCanvaFree design plan with templates for logos, menus and social posts; free trials of Pro and Business.canva.com ↗
Computers and supplies
AppleApple Business TeamHelp choosing hardware and apps, plus financing options — at no extra cost.apple.com ↗
LenovoLenovo ProFree small-business membership with tiered discounts as you grow, rewards and free expedited delivery.lenovo.com ↗
DellDell RewardsFree to join — earn up to 9% back, free expedited delivery and member-only offers.dell.com ↗
HPHP Business ClubFree to join — special pricing on HP products for your business, plus free shipping.hp.com ↗
AmazonAmazon BusinessFree business account with savings on millions of products at any volume.business.amazon.com ↗
StaplesStaples Business AdvantageFree business account with everyday low business prices.staples.com ↗
Software and AI
MicrosoftMicrosoft 365 for businessBusiness plans for up to 300 users, with a free one-month trial.microsoft.com ↗
GoogleGoogle WorkspaceSmall-business plans for email, docs and meetings, with a free trial.workspace.google.com ↗
AdobeAdobe Creative Cloud for teamsCreative Cloud licensed for business teams — check the page for current new-subscriber offers.adobe.com ↗
SalesforceSalesforce StarterA turnkey CRM (customer relationship management) for lean businesses, with a 30-day trial.salesforce.com ↗
ZendeskZendesk for StartupsEligible startups get up to two years of Zendesk free.zendesk.com ↗
AnthropicClaude for StartupsFree credits and priority rate limits for eligible startups.claude.ai ↗
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