Software for creative service businesses

Bet on yourself — build a business and life you love

Your business starts with a decision to trust your vision and take that first step. We’re here to help you make it real with the resources and tools you need to streamline operations, create repeatable processes, and deliver the best client experience.

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28.5 million

Solopreneurs in the U.S. 2023 alone saw a record-breaking 5.5 million new business applications

50%

Of people currently employed are interested in starting their own business

65%

Of solopreneurs say they make more money working for themselves than they did as employees

You’re more ready than you think

You might feel like you need to wait for the perfect time to start. But here’s the truth: there’s no better moment than now. Because every month you wait, you’re putting off the life and freedom you’re dreaming about.

Whether you’re:

Navigating a layoff or tough job market and ready to write your own job description
A parent looking for flexibility to build a life-first business
A creative wanting additional income through a side hustle
Someone feeling stuck in a role that no longer inspires you

Starting a business can seem daunting.
But we believe it's worth it. And you deserve the chance to build something meaningful.

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Start your business with clarity and confidence

What could your life look like in 6 months to a year if you decided to start today?

✅ More flexibility to be present for your family
✅ Uncapped income potential doing work that’s meaningful to you
✅ The control and confidence that comes from knowing you’re building something of your own

Dubsado is here to help you make that happen with the tools and resources that support you from day one.

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You don’t have to figure everything out alone

We’ve pulled together the resources you need to take your first steps with clarity, confidence, and momentum:

The Ultimate Day 1 Checklist

Get the most important processes you should prioritize, from contracts to client onboarding to set your business up for success from day one.

Read our Day 1 Checklist for Creative Entrepreneurs →

Starting Your Business Blogs

Packed with tips, inspiration, and real stories to help you build your confidence and business, no matter where you’re starting from.

Read our blog to start your business on the right foot →

Connect on Social

Follow along for real talk, inspo, and behind-the-scenes support as you build your business, your way. Share with an accountability buddy to join.

Starting without a system can cost you more than just time

Building a business doesn’t mean you need everything figured out on day one. But you do need a system that makes you feel confident, organized, and ready to serve your clients.

Without a simple, reliable system from the start, you risk:

Details slipping through the cracks
Missing deadlines that set the tone for your reputation
Losing clients who need your clarity and follow-through
Limiting your growth before you even have the chance to find your stride

From scheduling to proposals to payments, Dubsado helps you build a foundation that supports your business from day one — so you can focus on serving your clients and create space for real growth.

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Capture and convert new clients

Follow up with leads immediately to share your pricing, services, and proposals.
Send and execute contracts

Set up automations to invoice a client as soon as they sign their contract—so you can quickly kick off projects with all paperwork in place.
Send invoices and get paid

Keep your project moving by automating invoices and receiving payments from a single system, without missing a beat.
Onboard your clients

Align on expectations, set project timelines, and prepare clients for successful collaboration.
Close out your projects

Capture feedback to improve your services, tie up loose ends, and stay organized and prepared for the next client.

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Capture and convert leads with professional forms and proposals

Make the strongest first impression with forms that reflect your brand and use automations to set in motion a consistent, organized process for your clients.

Custom lead forms, questionnaires, surveys, welcome packets, and more
Seamless booking, enabling clients to select packages and services
Embedded proposals on your website that trigger automated workflows

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Centralize access to contracts, documents and communications

Generate contracts that keep you protected, and give your clients 24/7 access to all the information they need to stay aligned with you throughout your process.

Legally binding agreements tracking signatures and compliance
Form templates you can customize, save, and reuse
Smart field auto-population to for a smoother client experience

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Send invoices that get you paid, and accept payments your way

Manage and track invoices from a single platform—where you can automate payment reminders and securely process payments at your clients’ convenience.

Professional, branded invoices and automatic payment reminders
Recurring billing, flexible payment plans, gratuity, and buy now, pay later options
ACH transfers in the US & Canada and credit card processing in 135+ currencies
Bank-level protection to maintain your clients’ security

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Save time throughout your process with automated workflows

Get clear visibility into your progress, keep projects moving with the click of a button, and cut down on manual back-and-forth emails with your clients.

Automated tasks and project actions
Easy calendar management and scheduling
Project status tracking and dashboards
Dynamic to-do lists

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Case Study: Navigating a career pivot to build a thriving coaching practice—without burning out

Tracey Jazmin used Dubsado to build trust within her client base, so she could quickly grow and drive results worth celebrating, including:

Higher rates and stronger client retention
More capacity for new clients
Peace of mind and more time for herself
A polished, premium client journey

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Hear from creative professionals why Dubsado is perfect for:

Photographers

“Seeing all of my projects in order has led to a much more seamless customer experience for my clients. I can send payment reminders and give clients easy client access to all their forms and invoices—it’s allowed me to increase my prices.”
Brand & Web Designers

“My clients can pay through PayPal or Stripe, but all through a branded invoice. I love that Dubsado allows me to carry my branding throughout my entire process."
Event Planners

“I love that I can set up payment reminders to go out at certain points in our planning and that I can change the amounts easily to reflect our current scope of work. I can take myself out of the payment requesting process, and it feels more like an accountant following up with my clients."
Visual Artists

“When a lead comes in, they immediately receive a message with a link to book a call. Favorite thing? The message is pretty, customized with their name, and includes a booking link—and I didn’t have to lift a finger to make the process work, beyond setting it up.”
Copywriters

“My favorite thing about Dubsado is the client portal. There is one place that my client can go to access all of the documents and emails related to the project instead of having to create her own folder or search her email every time she needs to refer back to something.
Virtual Assistants

“Dubsado makes everything streamlined, and my clients love the process! I especially love that I don’t have to send clients the same information over and over; they can just refer to their client portal for everything.”
Hair & Makeup Artists

“When clients complete an intake form on my website or Instagram profile, it automatically creates a lead and project for their chosen event date in my Dubsado account. My favorite thing is that I don't need to enter ANY information about my client. Dubsado does ALL of it for me!”
Doulas

“My favorite thing about my process in Dubsado is that it is all automated, but it is specific to each woman’s ‘due date’ and means that nothing falls through the cracks along the way."
Coaches

“Projects’ is my go-to tab in Dubsado! I manage everything for my clients there—emails, invoices, notes, tasks—everything! This ensures that I stay on top of pending deadlines or schedule follow-up comms."
Bookkeepers & Accountants

“I love the custom client statuses within Dubsado. I am able to see who are ongoing clients, tax clients, and leads to follow up on! This allows me to prioritize my work and answer client inquiries more efficiently.”
Legal Professionals

“Our favorite thing is that the Dubsado dashboard reflects when we have outstanding invoices. If an individual submits a proposal but doesn’t complete the next step of remitting payment, we have the ability to manually send the invoice via email with a reminder that payment is due.”
Marketers & PR Professionals

“I love how directly from Dubsado’s dashboard and projects, I can see at a glance what leads I need to follow up with or status of any existing projects. Everything is right there showing me what my next steps should be.”