Checklists & templates

Checklist

Checklist: consistent business information

Exact business name written the same everywhere Full and correct address on every profile Correct main phone number on every profile Correct email address on every profile Updated operating hours on every profile Scheduled review every three to four months

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Checklist: weekly WhatsApp response

Automatic welcome message set up Away message configured for outside business hours Saved quick replies for frequent questions Maximum response time defined Daily review of pending messages

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Checklist: Google Business profile setup

Profile created and verified Correct name, address, phone, and hours Clear business description written At least eight real photos uploaded Correct business category selected Monthly review scheduled

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Checklist: photo shoot prep

Location clean and tidy before taking photos Good natural light available, avoid direct flash Products or spaces arranged attractively Multiple angles taken of each product or space Photos reviewed and best ones selected before uploading

Template

Template: review response

For positive reviews: Thank you [name] for your comment, we are glad we could help with [specific detail]. For difficult reviews: Thank you for sharing your experience, [name]. We are sorry that [issue] was not what you expected. We would like to learn more, please reach out directly at [phone or email].

Template

Template: simple monthly expense tracker

Suggested columns: Date, Expense description, Category (materials, rent, utilities, transportation, wages, other), Amount. At the end of the month, add up each category and compare the total against that same months revenue to see your real profit.

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Template: referral ask script

Example message: Hi [name], I am really glad you were happy with [product or service]. If you know anyone who might need something similar, I would really appreciate it if you shared my contact with them.