Free tools and calculators for AU small business.
We build these for ourselves first, then publish the working version. No email gates: every tool on this page is free to use in full. If you want your result or a template pack emailed to you, there is an optional send-it-to-me field, nothing more.
VA cost calculator
Drag two sliders to see what a VA would cost you per month, and what you’d save vs a local hire. Indicative numbers, calibrated against real 2026 placements.
Open calculator →VA readiness quiz
6-question, 90-second quiz that tells you whether your business is ready for a VA, which tier fits (admin, specialist, AI build first), and the right starting move.
Take the quiz →First-week onboarding checklist
The exact 30-item checklist we use to onboard every VA. Day-by-day breakdown of week one, including the welcome email template and the access list.
Open the checklist →SOP starter pack (10 templates)
Editable SOP templates for inbox triage, calendar management, invoice chasing, lead qualification, social posting, customer support, weekly reporting, CRM hygiene, client onboarding, meeting prep.
Open the SOP pack →AI prompt library for AU VAs
40 ready-to-use prompts for admin, content, research, and data work. Tested with Claude and ChatGPT. Copy-paste, swap the variables, ship.
Open the prompt library →Industry task audit
10 industry-specific breakdowns (Allied Health, Real Estate, E-commerce, Hospitality, Trades, more) showing the 12-15 hours per week each business can offload.
Open the audit →