Launch your business quickly with no-code tools

In this blog post we explain why you should start your business project with no-code tools

Key points to remember

To start a business you need to :

A developer (fake)
Investors (fake)
"THE good idea (false)
A (fake) business plan

To start a business you need: customers.

And the no-code can help you find them quickly.

Many people talk about starting their own business, but are afraid of the hurdles involved in getting it off the ground. We're here to reassure you: it's become a lot easier in recent years thanks to no-code platforms and tools. In this article, we share our thoughts on the no-code revolution and the platforms that can help you quickly test a market.

Creating without code: what is no-code?

The Nocode movement is a fantastic (in my opinion revolutionary) way to create powerful websites, applications or ERPs without the need to write a line of code or have any web development skills (HTML, CSS, Java, etc.).

Launching your project: the advantages of no-code

Before you spend a lot of time and money creating your product or service, it is important to make sure that you will be able to make a sale or some form of income. This is sometimes referred to as the minimum viable product - or MVP for short.

MVP stands for "minimal viable product" and describes a strategy to develop a rough product as quickly as possible to test your idea/concept in real-world conditions - so you can refine and update it successfully. A viable MVP allows you to validate your product quickly and efficiently and, in most cases, provides actionable information that will lead directly to your final decision on the best way forward.

MVP: Why use nocode tools to test your project?

Fast ⏱
Cheaper than a developer 🤑
Easy to use 👶
Free internet training courses to learn 🎓

Which no-code tool(s) to launch a project?

Choosing a tool without code can be a real headache and it is important to keep an eye on your finances during the initial testing phase. There are no customers yet - and therefore no revenue - so we advise entrepreneurs to keep the start-up/test costs of a project within reasonable limits.

1st step: Secret

Secret offers a subscription that allows you to get a lot of discounts on hundreds of tools. The first year, it works very well (Promo code Digidop -30% at Secret : Digidop30)

Step 2: Landing page with Webflow

Easily create a web page that highlights your concept or value proposition. Use a Webflow template/template on the - Webflow Showcase - which you can quickly customise with your message and colours. Your goal is to have a supporting surface for testing purposes.

Reminder: An MVP is the most basic version of your idea, designed to be tested in a real environment.

Step 3: Organise your "business" with Airtable

Use AirTable (free with Secret) to start organising all your business data and get into good habits.

Step 4: Automate as many tasks as possible with Zapier

Zapier allows you to create a few shortcuts between different tasks to optimise your time and focus on what really matters: finding customers.

Step 5: Test, test, test and get feedback.

In this article, we offer 18 tools to automate your approach to potential customers, so you can approach your audience in a directed and targeted way and get feedback on how you can improve your proposition.

Conclusion: getting started with no-code tools

Creating in no-code is a real lever to take the entrepreneurial step and start building your startup! No need to start by building a big complex website or application. The advantages are multiple: low cost, fast development (no developer needed), a huge community with lots of free training.

Don't wait any longer and take the big step!