Kickstarting Your Business with getSoapy
Starting a business isn’t easy. From finding customers to managing admin, the early days can be a real challenge. That’s why getSoapy launched the Kickstart programme — a way to help you get off the ground with free access to our software for a year.
What is the getSoapy Kickstart Programme?
It’s a simple way for new businesses to get started without worrying about software costs. If you’re a sole trader and in your first year of business (or have fewer than 50 customers), we’ll give you 12 months of our Starter plan for free. If you’d prefer the Advanced or Pro plans, you’ll get 50% off for a year instead. No contracts, no strings attached — just a bit of help to get going.
Why did you start this programme?
I’ve always admired people who take the leap and start their own business. I started out building websites for small businesses, and I saw first-hand how much effort and risk goes into it. Some people pour their life savings into getting started. Others just need a small boost to get going.
For many local service businesses, like window cleaners and gardeners, every expense adds up – especially in the early days. Investing in the right tools can make all the difference, but we know that upfront costs can be a hurdle. That’s why we wanted to remove that barrier and give new businesses a chance to get started with the right support.
What does getSoapy offer?
getSoapy is a business management app built for local service businesses. It helps you schedule work, invoice customers, take payments, manage expenses, and more.
One of the big hurdles for new businesses is getting found online. That’s why, as soon as you sign up, you also get a simple, professional website with a quote form, a customer portal, and online payments built in. If you already have a website, you can easily add the getSoapy widgets to it.
How do people apply?
It’s easy. If you’re a sole trader in your first year of business (or have fewer than 50 customers), just sign up for getSoapy and send us a message in the app saying you’re a startup hero and you’d like to apply for the Kickstart programme. We’ll take it from there.
The programme runs for 12 months, even if you grow past the 50-customer mark during that time. There’s no obligation to stay after that — though we hope you’ll find getSoapy so useful that you’ll want to stick around.
You can read more about the programme at https://getsoapy.com/kickstart
Final Thoughts
Starting a business is tough, but you don’t have to do it alone. The Kickstart programme is here to make things a little easier. Whether you’re just starting out or thinking about taking the leap, check out getSoapy — we’d love to help you grow.