This is my intentional, no-fluff tech stack for a small creative business. From inquiry to paid invoice to post-event follow-up, these are the platforms I actually use—CRM/booking, contracts + payments, calendar + call scheduler, email marketing, blog/SEO helpers, social planning, file delivery, and backups. Each pick is lightweight, integrates smoothly, and saves hours so I can focus on live painting, engraving, and creating keepsakes clients treasure.