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This show is for mature individuals there is no place for emotional drama - it's a game and folks know they are here to play the game. Loved the way Mini played btw.

Why is there a biasness for him. The way he spoke to Shreya I feel there should be a clarification asked for that.

I get most of my orders from IG, Tiktok, referral and google my business. I feel online business cards or just sharing my website with everyone is easier. But at times when I'm going for some event or meeting my friends who are also my customers, I feel the need to have a physical business card, but these occasions are rare. What should I do? Should I invest in a physical business card or let it just be?

I mean I'm watching 2 reality shows at a time - lock up and alliance. I just loved the format - tasks twists and turns and everything. This one seems so mature and the beauty is - twists and turns compared to lockup where contestants are not playing a game it looks like a bhaichara show TBH.

I've noticed that whenever orders slow down , 1st advice everyone offers is to run a discount. The issue is, I am a full time home bakery owner and my margins are not huge. Between ingredients, packaging and last but not the least my valuable time that goes into every order, I really don't want to compromise on price. I'd rather find a way to get more orders while retaining my current price. For other small business owners - what have you all done to tackle such a situation?

I heard good things about this one on insta - my favourites are Nikhil and Mini.

For small businesses, setting up a business email is not a straightforward methodology. From what I have seen the easiest setup is usually:

1. Get a custom domain and website so your business looks professional

2. Pick the provider that does the job - simple and easy setup and easy to manage

3. Setup your branded mailbox

Providers I see recommended the most:

- Google Workspace: Best If you want to remain in Google's Ecosystem and it's a long term solution that offers familiarity and ease.

- Neo Mail: Best for small businesses, solo founders with 1-10 employees as it allows you to create an email without owning a domain, easy and cost-effective solution but not a long term solution.

- Outlook: Best for enterprises who are a part of Microsoft ecosystem and are extensively using Office 365. Can be used for years.

- Protonmail: Best workspace alternative with solid security and privacy. They have everything that workspace has but layered with security.

Honourable mention: Zoho Mail - known for its forever free 5 users. This is an entrance to the entire Zoho ecosystem.

This has been my personal takeaway based on products that I've tried so far.

Would like to know what this community thinks.

Finals tak mien pohuch jaungi mujhe nahi farak padta 1 life line jaye ya 2? I mean itni bhi important nahi hai there are other talented people also.

I know I could've Googled about this, but just want to know what this community thinks is the best?

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I would like to know what business owners have experienced. Please share

• General best practices
• One important thing which has created impact
• Hiring best practices

Doesn't it prove that there was cheating somewhere.

As a home baker, I've been trying to build my business using AI tools that aren't from Google, and honestly, it's been working pretty well.

My current stack looks something like this:

\- **Claude** for research, brainstorming, and market analysis

\- **ChatGPT** for product photos, captions, and customer communication

\- **Canva** for creating and editing short-form videos

\-**Notion AI** for planning content and organizing orders

\- **Midjourney** for creative visual concepts and packaging ideas.

Now I just need a robot that can bake the cakes and knead the dough, because everything else seems to be taken care of. 😀

I heard none of these 3 are going to be a part of BB, Sandy mentioned it in one of the podcasts.

I'm not looking for tool recommendations for my own business right now,

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I’m just curious about what other solo businesses are using and what’s popular in their industry.

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Which AI tools do you see people using most for things like content creation, SEO, social media, email marketing, ad creatives, or analytics?

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What tools do you think are genuinely useful, and which ones are mostly hype?

I run a small home bakery and manage all my social media myself alongside baking, packaging, and customer orders. Right now, I'm posting on Instagram, YouTube and TikTok, and keeping up with everything is getting harder as orders increase. I mainly share new menu items, custom cake photos, behind-the-scenes videos, and holiday specials.

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I've tried using the free versions of a few scheduling tools, but most either limit the number of posts, don't support all platforms, or feel clunky to use. Looking for something simple that can schedule content across multiple platforms, save content ideas, and maybe give basic analytics. What are you all using these days? Any tools actually worth paying for?

I had quit my job a few months ago and have started working full time on my bakery startup. I am still figuring things out but these tools have helped me with the daily tasks.

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(If I am missing any helpful tool, I would be happy to hear how I can integrate those too)

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1. Claude / ChatGPT

I use these for Instagram captions, product descriptions and content ideas. I feel like claude is better for tone but ChatGPT is better when I need quick ideas or different versions.

2. Canva AI

I use for menus, farmers market flyers and social posts mostly. It saves me from spending too much on basic design work.

3. Shopify POS

This helps me track sales, average order value and best sellers which helps me decide which seasonal products are worth repeating.

4. QuickBooks

I use this for cost and profit tracking and to identify which products were popular but had weak margins.

5. Notion AI

I use this for prep schedules, content planning and market day checklists. This is one of my fav AI tools so far tbh.

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Overall, these tools have made things a lot easier for me but there is a long road to go.

Are there any tools that actually helped you save time or grow your startup?