Author name: Fernando Pompeu

Fernando Pompeu is a journalist and digital content writer with more than 8 years of experience in media outlets and news portals. He writes to explain things clearly and without jargon. At PlainSetup, he publishes step-by-step guides to the everyday tools small businesses run on, based on each tool's official documentation and written for owners without an IT team.

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Forms & Automation

How to Automate Small Business Tasks Without Writing Code

Fernando Pompeu / October 9, 2026

Find the repetitive tasks worth automating and set up simple no-code automations with tools you already use, plus when Zapier or Make is worth it.

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CRM & Email Marketing

How to Set Up a Simple CRM for a Small Business

Fernando Pompeu / October 9, 2026

Move your customers out of spreadsheets: how to set up a simple CRM for a small business, from choosing a free plan to importing contacts.

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Scheduling & Bookings

How to Set Up an Online Booking System for a Small Business

Fernando Pompeu / October 9, 2026

Plan and set up an online booking system for your service business: services, availability, calendar sync, reminders and deposits, step by step.

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Invoicing & Payments

How to Create a Professional Invoice for a Small Business

Fernando Pompeu / October 9, 2026

Learn what to put on a small business invoice, how to number it, set payment terms and send it from a free tool so clients can pay online.

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Email & Workspace

How to Set Up Google Workspace for a Small Business

Fernando Pompeu / October 9, 2026

Set up Google Workspace for your small business step by step: sign up, verify your domain, add MX records, create users and turn on basic security.