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A ready-made ChatGPT assistant for career direction — talk through where you are, what you want next and the steps in between. Usable with a free ChatGPT account.
A free Claude Code skill where two AI models harden a build plan before any code is written, then swap roles so whoever built it never grades it.
Why I recommend it: A good habit to borrow even outside code: have something other than the author check the plan.
A free quiz-based tool that builds a personalized weekly schedule around your real energy levels and commitments instead of a rigid template.
Why I recommend it: Helpful if planners keep failing you. It builds around low-energy days instead of ignoring them.
TD's 2026 financial preparedness survey on how small business owners are planning for the year, where confidence is high, and where cash and credit readiness is thin.
Why I recommend it: Good gut check on business finances. Read the readiness gaps and ask honestly which ones describe you.
Section-by-section walkthrough of a business plan: executive summary, market analysis, operations, team, and financial projections.
From the site: Learn the essential elements of writing a business plan, including advice and resources for how to write and conduct each section of your business plan.
Why I recommend it: Write the plan even if no bank ever reads it. The act of writing exposes the assumptions you have been avoiding.
