The Small Business Operating System
$197.00
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The Small Business Operating System
$197.00
Tier 2 · The full operating system
The 90-day rebuild for the trade owner who's done with running on instinct.
Six components, a week-by-week implementation sequence, and the decision frameworks for the choices that cost trade owners the most when they get them wrong: hiring, bidding, equipment, pricing, client selection, channel mix.
Google Sheets + Excel + PDF
90-day sequence
6 decision frameworks
Tier 2 · Top of the ladder
The 6 components
01
Business Health Diagnostic
50 questions across six dimensions. Radar chart shows exactly where money is leaking. Generates a personalized action plan in 10 minutes. (The free 25-question scan lives at /pages/business-diagnostic.)
02
90-Day Implementation Sequence
Week-by-week protocol. Month 1: financial foundation and job costing. Month 2: revenue systems and pipeline. Month 3: team building and delegation. Clickable progress checklist. No guessing what to do next.
03
Decision Architecture · 6 frameworks
Field-tested decision models for the choices that cost trade owners the most when they get them wrong: hiring, bidding, equipment purchases, client selection, pricing, and marketing channel mix.
04
AI Command Library · 50 prompts
Structured prompts organized by the six dimensions. Turn ChatGPT or Claude into a business advisor. Write bids, analyze margins, plan marketing, respond to reviews, communicate with clients.
05
Operating Dashboard Suite · 6 Google Sheets
Cash Flow + P&L, Sales Pipeline, Job Schedule, Team + HR, Marketing ROI, and Goals + KPIs. All formulas pre-built. Zero monthly cost. Access from phone, tablet, or laptop.
06
Welcome Guide + Setup Instructions
Complete onboarding walkthrough. What to set up first, what to ignore, and how to roll the system out to your team without slowing down active jobs.
Where this sits in the ladder
Free scan25 questions · radar chart · 1-page action plan. Take it free.
LITE $4750-question deep diagnostic + Dashboard Suite + AI Prompts. The fix kits. See LITE.
Full $197LITE plus 90-day sequence + 6 decision frameworks + welcome guide. The full rebuild.
Who this is for
- Trade owners with 2 to 25 employees ready for a full operating-rhythm rebuild, not just templates
- Operators who've outgrown spreadsheets-in-folders and need a written system before hiring number 5 or 10
- Shops where the owner is the bottleneck and wants to take a real 2-week vacation in the next 12 months
Who this isn't for
- Solo contractors with no team to delegate to (start with the $15 Jobsite Profit Calculator)
- Anyone looking for software (this is documents and spreadsheets, not a SaaS)
- Shops over 50 employees who already have a controller and ops manager (you have what you need)
FAQ
Should I start with LITE or Full?
If you want templates today and have an existing workflow, LITE is enough. If you want the 90-day sequence to actually rebuild your operating rhythm, go Full. You can upgrade from LITE within 30 days and get the $47 credited.
How long does the 90-day sequence really take?
90 calendar days of work alongside running your business. About 3 to 5 hours per week of implementation, split between you and a delegated team member. Most owners get through Month 1 in 4 to 6 weeks. That's normal.
Do you offer support or coaching?
Not currently. The system is documentation, dashboards, prompts, and frameworks. For coaching, your money is better spent on a peer group or a vetted business coach. We are not that.
Disclaimer
This kit is a collection of templates, workflows, and prompts for general business use. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or HR advice. Hiring decisions, compensation structures, and contractor agreements have legal and tax consequences specific to your jurisdiction. Consult a licensed attorney, CPA, or HR professional before relying on any output for high-stakes decisions. Full disclaimer.
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