My stack
    STACK SOLO OPERATOR

    Light solo stack

    For early freelancers: sell, qualify, deliver, and get paid with the viable minimum before adding subscriptions.

    02 — TOOLS

    The stack map.

    A stack is not read tool by tool. It is read as work blocks: produce, validate, deliver, get paid.

    Acquisition & sales

    Capture requests, organize calls, and qualify projects.

    Core: Tally + Calendly. Add-ons based on your actual use.

    Ops & automation

    Reduce repetitive tasks without automating too early.

    Core: Google Drive + Calendly. Add-ons only when the deliverable requires it.

    Finance & admin

    Invoice, collect payments, and keep documents clean.

    Core: Stripe + Indy. Add-ons only when the deliverable requires it.

    Other steps

    Useful tools that complete the workflow.

    Core: Notion + Canva. Add-ons based on your actual use.

    03 — BUDGET

    $14/month, when the core stack earns its keep.

    $0–17/moTestingFree plans + one paid tool maximum.
    ≈$14/moShipping regularlyThe core stack is used every week.
    $93–116/moTime to auditCheck for AI, CRM, project or automation overlaps.
    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions.

    Have you ever lost a project because your briefing process was unclear?

    Yes → a free Tally form with 5 questions qualifies better than an hour-long unstructured call. It is the first tool worth setting up.

    Are you using a separate invoicing tool from Stripe?

    Yes → Stripe generates compliant PDF invoices automatically. For a solo in France, Indy (~€9/month) adds VAT management and URSSAF declarations if you need them.

    Are your client deliverables in a shared space from the start of the mission?

    No → one Google Drive folder per client, shared at kick-off, eliminates expiring WeTransfer links, 'do you have the latest file?' messages, and v3-final-final naming.

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