Tools We Use Daily (And Ones You Should Try Too)
Running a small business means wearing a lot of hats—and sometimes making a website, sending an invoice, answering a call, and ordering lunch all before noon. At ExecuBusiness Centers, we keep things running with a handful of tools we rely on every single day. Some we love so much, we’ve partnered with them. Others just make life easier.
Here’s a peek at our daily toolkit—and why you might want to add these to your own.
RingCentral
Let’s start with the big one. RingCentral is the business phone app we use (and love so much we became a partner). It’s what lets us keep our personal and professional calls separate, without needing a second phone.
With RingCentral, you get a local business number, mobile + desktop access, and features like texting, video calls, and eFax (yep, still useful). Plus, it travels with you, so your business line is always within reach, whether you’re on-site or working remotely.
At $45/month, we think it’s one of the smartest investments you can make for presenting a polished, always-on presence.
Want to learn more? Here’s how we offer it in our Virtual Office plans. [Link to Virtual Office page]
Peerspace
We’re proud to be a Peerspace Power Host, and even prouder to have four of our meeting rooms ranked in the Top 10 Best Meeting Spaces in Charlotte in 2025.
If you’ve booked with us before, you already know the experience. But if you’re doing business all over town—or even outside of Charlotte—Peerspace is a great resource for finding professional, ready-to-go spaces by the hour.
Need a polished room for a client meeting in South End or a creative studio in NoDa? Check them out. And if you’re curious about why people keep choosing EBC, read our award-winning moment here. [link to ExecuBusiness Wins 2025 Open Door Award… article]
DoorDash
Some days, we plan where we eat lunch in advance. Other days… DoorDash saves us. It’s how we fuel late work sessions, working lunches, and those “Oops, we forgot to eat” kind of days.
Whether you need lunch for a group or just yourself, having an app that delivers reliable food fast is kind of a modern-day workplace essential.
And yes, we have favorite spots. Check out our team-vetted list for local recs. [link]
Canva
You don’t need to be a graphic designer to make your business look good. Canva is our go-to tool for quick, polished design—think flyers, signage, social media graphics, pitch decks, and even business cards.
They’ve got tons of pre-built templates, so even non-designers can create something sharp in a matter of minutes. You can even add your brand colors and logo to stay consistent across everything.
It’s free to start, and totally worth upgrading if you find yourself needing creative support on the regular.
ChatGPT
Think of it as your AI assistant that never sleeps. Need help writing a professional email? Generating blog post ideas? Rewriting a mission statement? ChatGPT can help you do it fast.
It’s not about replacing your personal or brand voice; it’s about helping you find it, sharpen it, or just save time when you’re pulled in 20 different directions.
If you’re a small business owner trying to punch above your weight, this tool can seriously level the playing field.
Fiverr
Need a logo, a quick website update, or someone to build a spreadsheet that doesn’t break? Fiverr is a freelancer marketplace where you can find someone to help—fast.
It’s especially great for one-off tasks you don’t want to hire a full-time person for. Vet providers by reviews, browse portfolios, and choose exactly what you need, when you need it.
For small businesses like yours, it’s like having a creative department on demand.
Bottom Line
These aren’t just tools we like—they’re tools that keep us running. Some help us work smarter. Some help us look more professional. Some just keep us fed.
Try a few, test what works for you, and build your own toolkit from there. And if you ever need help making your business feel a little more polished and a lot more professional, we’re just a phone call (or RingCentral message) away.