FIELD NOTES

One job.
One clear boundary.

Practical notes on the software a very small business actually uses. Each one names the limit that should change the decision.

ALL FIELD NOTES / 04

Updated August 2026

01AI AUTOMATIONHighLevel AI Employee pricing: when $0, $50, or $97 makes senseCompare Pay-Per-Use, Growth, and Unlimited by live usage, remaining charges, and the work each plan can justify.10 MIN→02FUNNELS + EMAILSysteme.io free plan: three workflows it can actually runUse the free tier for one focused offer—and know when automation complexity justifies paying or switching.11 MIN→03STARTER STACKThe lean software stack for a one-person businessCover leads, follow-up, security, and basic automation at a $0 monthly software starting point.12 MIN→04SECURITYA free-first security stack for a one-person businessUnique passwords, strong MFA, updates, tested backups, and the point where paid products help.11 MIN→