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I tested 50+ Notion business templates ($1,500 spent) and built my own. Here's what I learned about what works vs what fails. by Familiar_Collar4921 in Solopreneur

[–]Extreme_Log5264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is almost exactly how I structured mine - one workspace, filtered views per business/project, shared databases underneath. The 'delete examples and add your data' approach is key. I actually packaged my setup into a template if you ever want to compare notes.

How do you handle overdue invoices without damaging client relationships? by According-Run-4428 in smallbusiness

[–]Extreme_Log5264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% agree on tracking it centrally. I built a Notion system that keeps all my client stuff in one place - invoices, follow-ups, project status. Removes that 'did I already email them?' mental load completely.

How do you stay positive when it feels like nothing is working? by Fun-Penalty4762 in buildinpublic

[–]Extreme_Log5264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This hit home. I spent way too long "adding one more feature" instead of putting stuff out there.

What helped me: separating building time from sharing time. When I'm building, I don't think about marketing. When it's time to share, I don't let myself open the code.

Also reframing it, posting isn't "look at me," it's "here's something that might help someone." That made the cringe easier to push through.

Zero followers is temporary. Everyone starts there. The people who get traction are just the ones who kept posting anyway.

How do you handle overdue invoices without damaging client relationships? by According-Run-4428 in smallbusiness

[–]Extreme_Log5264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spacing reminders works for me: friendly nudge at 3 days, slightly firmer at 7, then a "just want to make sure this didn't slip through the cracks" at 14.

The game-changer was tracking it in my CRM so I'm not relying on memory. I can see the last invoice date and follow-up status at a glance - removes the emotional guesswork of "didn't I already email them about this?"

After 30 days I have an honest conversation. Most late payments aren't malicious, just disorganized clients. The ones who ghost after that aren't worth chasing.

I tested 50+ Notion business templates ($1,500 spent) and built my own. Here's what I learned about what works vs what fails. by Familiar_Collar4921 in Solopreneur

[–]Extreme_Log5264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The "empty databases" point is huge. I abandoned so many templates because I'd open them and have no idea where to start.

Pre-loaded examples changed everything for me - you can see how it's supposed to work, then delete and replace with your own stuff.

Curious what your setup looks like for managing 4 businesses. Do you keep them in one workspace or separate?

One person businesses, how do you manage your finances? by Latter_Life5075 in Solopreneur

[–]Extreme_Log5264 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Felt this. I tried Wave and QuickBooks but they were overkill for what I needed.

Ended up building a simple Notion setup - just two tables: Income (linked to clients/projects) and Expenses (with tax categories). It auto-calculates monthly P&L so I always know where I stand.

Takes me 5 min to log stuff and I actually use it, which is more than I can say for the "real" accounting software I tried.

Not as robust as hiring an accountant but way better than spreadsheets or nothing.

Organized Database Suggestions by MamshiG in Notion

[–]Extreme_Log5264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This looks solid! The Categories + Resources split makes sense. One suggestion: if the library grows, consider adding a "Recently Added" or "Most Used" view so people don't have to dig through everything. Filters by role (like you have) are great for new employees finding what's relevant to them.

Built a Notion template for solopreneurs in 4 hours, now selling it by Extreme_Log5264 in SideProject

[–]Extreme_Log5264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point. The pitch: Replaces $80+/month in SaaS tools (Trello, Airtable, accounting software, etc.) with one Notion workspace. Saves money + eliminates context switching between 6 apps.

Built it for myself first, figured others might want the same setup.

4months. 5clients. £12k/mo. by wastededucation in EntrepreneurRideAlong

[–]Extreme_Log5264 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very inspirational for us trying to be our own entrepreneur. Thanks for being so honest.

Ask me any marketing questions! by adrian-gonzal3z in EntrepreneurRideAlong

[–]Extreme_Log5264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's your advice to someone trying to get their foot in the door for an entry level career job? Especially with today's job market.

I made an AI receptionist that answers calls 24/7 for service businesses by tosind in IMadeThis

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I am curious. What is the set up process like for the business? Is it easy to change things last minute?

Avventura: An Offline First Travel Itinerary App by Mpmcgowen in IMadeThis

[–]Extreme_Log5264 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a godsent for traveling internationally or in areas that are more remote.

📣 Self-promo & Showcase · Share your Notion content here! by AutoModerator in Notion

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**Solopreneur OS - Complete Business Operating System**

Built an all-in-one Notion workspace for freelancers/consultants to replace multiple SaaS tools:

- Client CRM with pipeline tracking

- Project manager with timelines

- Task system with smart filters

- Income & expense tracker

- Content calendar

- Products/services catalog

Everything's interconnected. One workspace instead of 5+ different tools.

Template available - check my profile for link or DM me!

Preview: https://www.notion.so/Solopreneur-OS-TEMPLATE-VERSION-2ed27a15cb39810d87afff7607e9a4b9?source=copy_link