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Using ChatGPT to Learn Business Expenses 101

Business Expenses 101: A No-Fluff Guide for Small Business Owners If you want to run a profitable business, you need to understand your...

Marcela Shine

Jul 13, 20252 min read

Part 2: The Marketing Tools You Think You Own—But Probably Don’t

You hired someone to “just build the website.” Next thing you know, your Google accounts, email tools, and brand files are all tied to logins you don’t own. Sound familiar? In Part 2 of our Marketing Operations series, we’re breaking down the tools small business owners think they own—but don’t. You’ll get real examples, a dead-simple trick to protect your access (hint: it starts with an email), and 5 steps to take control—fast.

Marcela Shine

Jun 23, 20253 min read

Your Marketing Isn’t Broken. Your Marketing Operations Are.

Your website might look great—but if it’s breaking every time you try to update it, or you’re still emailing your “web guy” for the login, something’s off. In Part 1 of our Marketing Operations series, we dig into the silent chaos hiding behind your site: outdated tools, missing access, vendor control, and the messy stuff that slows everything down. Don’t worry—we’ll show you how to spot the red flags and fix them (without needing to be a tech genius).

Marcela Shine

May 7, 20254 min read

Grab a coffee and learn about business operations

Marketing Operations vs Business Operations: What’s the Difference?

Starting or growing a business? Then you’re probably doing it all—CEO, marketer, and operations manager. This guide breaks down the difference between business ops and marketing ops, with examples and ChatGPT prompts to help you set things up right.

Marcela Shine

Apr 2, 20253 min read