GoSmallBiz.com offers resources and support to small business owners, including business planning software, legal services, and marketing tools.
Features
- Business Plan Software — Comprehensive business planning tool with industry-specific templates, complete narrative plan creation, video tutorials, and financial statements & projections. Available at $15/month, it helps entrepreneurs map the future of their business with professional-grade planning capabilities.
- Google Ads Management — Full-service, data-driven Google Ads management including quick guided ad creation, 24/7 reporting dashboard, full account management, unlimited support, and quarterly reporting calls. Designed to drive targeted traffic and maximize advertising ROI for small businesses.
- Website Builder & Digital Presence Tools — Professional website building services combined with Google Business Profile optimization and website analysis. Helps small businesses establish a strong online presence to reach more customers and stand out on Google Search and Maps.
- Legal Services & Compliance Training — Comprehensive legal support including attorney consultations, business & legal document templates, corporate minutes tracker, and compliance training. Has trained over 400,000 employees on compliance topics and answered 450,000+ business and legal questions.
- Tax Consultation Services — Professional tax consultation to help small business owners navigate tax obligations, maximize deductions, and maintain proper financial records. Part of the Assurance package designed to protect your business.
- Online Business Consultation — Expert business advice and consultation services to help entrepreneurs run their businesses more efficiently. Provides strategic guidance on operations, growth strategies, and problem-solving for small business challenges.
Use Cases
New Entrepreneur Launching a Startup
An aspiring business owner uses GoSmallBiz's Business Plan Software to create a professional business plan with industry-specific templates and financial projections. They leverage the Website Builder to establish their online presence and use Google Business Profile Optimization to appear in local searches. The platform guides them from initial concept to launch with structured tools and expert consultation. Target Audience: First-time entrepreneurs, startup founders, and individuals transitioning from employment to business ownership
Established Small Business Seeking Legal Compliance
A growing small business with employees uses the Assurance package ($69/month) to maintain legally required compliance training for staff, track corporate minutes, access legal document templates, and consult with attorneys as needed. This ensures the business stays protected from legal risks while focusing on growth. Target Audience: Small business owners with employees, regulated industries, and businesses scaling operations that require formal compliance documentation
Small Business Looking to Increase Online Sales
A local retail or service business uses Google Ads Management to drive targeted traffic to their professionally built website. They optimize their Google Business Profile to appear in local map searches and launch email marketing campaigns to nurture leads. Quarterly reporting calls help refine strategy and maximize marketing ROI. Target Audience: Local businesses, e-commerce stores, service providers, and any small business looking to expand their customer base through digital marketing
Solo Professional Needing Ongoing Business Support
A freelancer or solo consultant subscribes to the Essentials package ($49/month) to access business plan software for strategic planning, online business consultation for expert advice, and website analysis to optimize their digital presence. They benefit from having multiple business tools consolidated in one affordable platform. Target Audience: Freelancers, consultants, solo practitioners, and home-based business owners who need professional tools without enterprise-level costs
Pros
- Comprehensive all-in-one platform combining business planning, legal services, marketing tools, and professional consultation—eliminating the need to juggle multiple vendors and subscriptions
- Proven track record since 1996 with impressive scale: 400,000+ employees trained on compliance, 450,000+ business and legal questions answered, and 15,000+ websites built
- Affordable tiered pricing starting at just $15/month for business plan software, with bundled packages (Essentials at $49/month, Assurance at $69/month) offering significant value compared to hiring individual consultants
- Full-service Google Ads management with dedicated account management, 24/7 reporting dashboard, and quarterly strategy calls—providing enterprise-level advertising support at small business prices
- Spanish language support available (Se Habla Español), making services accessible to a broader range of small business owners and demonstrating commitment to diverse communities
Cons
- Google Ads Management pricing is not transparently listed on the website, requiring potential customers to contact sales for quotes, which may create friction in the decision-making process
- As a generalist platform covering many services, individual tools may lack the depth and advanced features of specialized standalone solutions (e.g., dedicated website builders like Wix or legal platforms like LegalZoom)
- Limited information about integration capabilities with third-party tools, CRM systems, or accounting software that established businesses may already be using
- The platform appears primarily designed for U.S.-based small businesses, with unclear international support or features for businesses operating in global markets
