5 Business Software Deals Worth Bookmarking Right Now
The SaaS tools remote teams actually use, and the best current deals on them.
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- 1. ConvertKit: email marketing for creators and small businesses
- 2. ClickUp: the project manager that actually replaces a few other tools
- 3. Semrush: SEO and content research
- 4. FreshBooks: accounting for non-accountants
- 5. Mercury: business banking that doesn’t feel like 2004
- A quick note on how this works
If you run a small business or work remotely, your software stack is a real cost. These five tools are worth paying for, and right now a few of them have deals that make the math even easier.
1. ConvertKit: email marketing for creators and small businesses
ConvertKit is one of the cleaner email marketing tools for solo operators and small teams. The automation is straightforward, deliverability is solid, and the free plan is genuinely useful.
The deal: New accounts get the Creator plan free for up to 1,000 subscribers. No credit card required.
Get started with ConvertKit → affiliate link
2. ClickUp: the project manager that actually replaces a few other tools
ClickUp keeps getting more capable without getting much more expensive. For teams juggling tasks, docs, and time tracking across a few tools, it tends to consolidate things down to one subscription.
The deal: Free forever plan available. Paid plans often run promos for annual subscriptions, worth checking their pricing page before committing monthly.
Explore ClickUp plans → affiliate link
3. Semrush: SEO and content research
If you’re doing any SEO, competitive research, or content planning, Semrush is hard to beat on data quality. It’s also one of the pricier tools on this list, which makes timing a free trial worth doing.
The deal: 14-day free trial on Pro and Guru plans. No commitment required.
Start the Semrush free trial → affiliate link
4. FreshBooks: accounting for non-accountants
FreshBooks is genuinely the easiest accounting software I’ve seen for freelancers and service businesses. Invoicing, expense tracking, and time tracking are all in one place.
The deal: 30-day free trial. First 3 months at 50% off when you upgrade.
Try FreshBooks free → affiliate link
5. Mercury: business banking that doesn’t feel like 2004
If you’re still using a traditional bank for your business account, Mercury is worth a look. No monthly fees, solid API, and a dashboard that actually makes sense.
The deal: No fee to open. No minimum balance. Referral bonuses occasionally available: check the current offer on their signup page.
Open a Mercury account → affiliate link
A quick note on how this works
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