Free Startup Tools

Iizuka LinkedIn Network · Fukuoka Prefecture · Japan

← Startups

Zero-cost tool stack for early-stage startups in the Chikuho Region.

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Core Stack (¥0/month)

Category	Tool	Why
AI Assistant	Claude Free	Writing, strategy, code
AI Assistant	ChatGPT Free	Research, content
AI Assistant	Google Gemini	Google integration
Project Management	Notion Free	Wiki + tasks + database
Communication	Slack Free	Team messaging
Video	Google Meet	Meetings
Docs	Google Workspace	Docs, Sheets, Drive
Design	Canva Free	Marketing materials
Website	GitHub Pages	Free hosting
Automation	n8n (self-hosted)	Workflow automation
Automation	Zapier Free	100 tasks/month
Email	Gmail	Business email
CRM	HubSpot Free	Customer management
Accounting	freee (trial)	Japanese accounting
Forms	Google Forms	Surveys, lead capture
Analytics	Google Analytics	Website tracking
Social	LinkedIn Free	B2B networking
Video Storage	YouTube	Product demos

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AI-Powered Business Stack

Customer Discovery  → Claude / ChatGPT (interview analysis)
Content Creation    → Claude + Canva (LinkedIn, blog)
Lead Generation     → LinkedIn + n8n automation
Customer Management → HubSpot Free + Notion
Invoicing           → freee / マネーフォワード
Operations          → Notion + Slack + Google Workspace

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When to Start Paying

Tool	Pay When
Claude Pro	Daily use for client work
Notion Team	3+ team members
HubSpot Starter	500+ contacts
Zapier Starter	>100 automations/month

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Iizuka LinkedIn Network · Chikuho Region · Fukuoka Prefecture · Japan