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Readback — Free ATS Resume Checker

See your resume the way hiring software does. Private, on your device, no sign-up.

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Project Quote Calculator

Turn a scope of work into a defensible, itemized quote — with complexity, contingency and rush built in.

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Self-Employed Rate Calculator

Reverse-engineer the hourly rate you actually need from your target take-home.

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Client Red Flag Scorecard

Score a prospect against the warning signs people learn the hard way.

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Self-Employment Tax Estimator

Ballpark what to set aside for taxes so quarterly bills never blindside you.

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Self-Employed Budget Planner

Plan irregular income against fixed costs and see what's safe to spend.

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Focus Timer

A distraction-free Pomodoro timer for deep work.

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QR Code Generator

Make a clean QR code for a website, menu, flyer or business card in seconds.

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Remove Duplicate Lines

Paste a list and get each line once, or compare two lists to see what's only in one.

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Lesson Plan Generator

Lay out a lesson with objectives, timed steps and assessment, then print it or copy it as text.

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Quiz Creator

Write multiple-choice and true/false questions, take the quiz, see the score and print it.

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Trip Itinerary Builder

Plan a trip day by day, with times, places and costs, and print a clean itinerary.

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The Complete Guide to Migration Phases

Cloud, data, application, and database migrations all move through the same lifecycle. This guide maps every phase — what happens, what goes wrong, and how to get it right.

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