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Running a small business shouldn't require a tech degree

Shophand exists to bridge the digital divide for small business owners with Al and real human support. You get the tools, the training, and the hands you need to learn, plan, delegate, and build, your way.

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Meet your small business besties

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I can handle that.

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And I've got your back.

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Drowning in your to-do list?
Trying to upgrade your business but stuck on the tech?
Struggling to keep up with tools that weren’t built for you?
It's time to hand it over, friend.

Shophand blends powerful AI and automation with real human support to bridge the gap between where you are and what your business needs to move forward.

Running a small business is hard.
Most owners recognize at least one of these challenges:

Doing everything yourself

Need biz +
tech help

Marketing falling behind

Cash feels tight

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How
Shophand 
helps

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Get AI Employees

Instant help, anytime.

Book A Human

Real experts,
on demand.

Automate your Marketing

Social media, handled.

Use Smart Tools

Funding, Planning, and Growth-Organized.

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Hand off
the busywork

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Live help 
for your business

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Work smarter
not harder

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Afforable tools 
to move you forward

Get a team of AI Shophands that help you create content, reply to customers, find grants, plan your week, and keep your business running smoothly.

Book an expert with Shophand Live to work alongside you, get 1-on-1 support, explain things clearly, set up systems, and help you move forward with confidence.

Drowning in social media planning, creation, and scheduling? Shophand Live experts can step in to plan content, write captions, create posts, and help keep your marketing moving without the stress.

Whether you’re working with $10 or $10k, Shophand gives you practical tools to help you plan, grow, and find funding—without overcomplicating things.

How it works

A simple path to get the tech tools, support and guidance you need to move your business forward.

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Diagnose

Use the free Growth Gauge to see where your business stands and what to focus on next.

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Activate

Activate your tools, Shophands, and support to start getting things done and moving your business forward.

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Choose

Choose the plan and support that fits your business, from AI tools to hands-on help.

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Grow

Keep building with ongoing support, savings, and opportunities that help grow your business with the latest in tech.

The gap is real

The gap is technology. The right tech could make things easier, but most small business owners don’t have tools, training, and support that actually work for them.

Built to Hustle, Not to Scale

The Problem

Running a small business typically means you’re doing everything: handling sales, operations, customer service, marketing, and then on top of that, you’re also supposed to magically understand every new tool that drops. It’s giving full team… with one person on payroll.

Built to Hustle, Not to Scale

Tech Tools That Don’t Fit

The Cost

AI and automation tools exist, but they’re built for people who already get it. For everyone else, it’s hours of setup, constant tweaking, and a learning curve that pulls you away from actually running your business.

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The Way Forward

The Result

Hiring help is expensive, and doing everything yourself is not sustainable. That’s where Shophand comes in. You get AI Shophands, Live Shophands (real experts), tech tools, training, and systems that actually help you execute. So you can skip the guesswork and the chaos, and actually get the support you need to keep your business moving.

The Way Forward

What We Do

We bridge the gap

Tools that work the way you think, without tech jargon and complexity getting in the way.

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AI that speaks your
language

Plain English, no big techie words. You get results without needing a degree.

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Real humans in
your corner

When you need help, you get a live person to support.

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Built for small business
owners

Designed by people who've run small businesses. We know what matters to you.

Real help, not just more tools

What you actually get

Shophand gives you tech that fits your business, not the other way around.
You get support, guidance, and real people who help you figure things out and move forward.

AI that works

Tools designed for everyday small business work. No setup headaches or wasted time.

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Training included

We don’t just give you tools, we show you how to use them so you actually learn and don’t stay stuck.

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Human support

Real people answer your questions, create and setup systems, and help solve your business challenges.

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A team without the overhead

You get the support of a full team without paying for salaries, benefits, or long onboarding times.

Need a Hand?

Two kinds of help, one mission

Shophand Al works around the clock. Shophand Live steps in when you need a real person. You get both.

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Shophand AI

Twelve Al employees working whenever you need them.

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Shophand Live

Real humans who help you  solve problems your way.

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Your AI & Human Team

​You don’t just need a single assistant—you need the right hands for the job.

Shophand AI

Instant help, anytime.

With a Shophand AI subscription, you get 12 AI employees, each with a clear role and specialty.

From social posts and customer replies to grant applications, planning, and workflows, your AI team is available 24/7 to help you move faster and feel less overwhelmed.

Shophand Live

Real experts, on demand.

Shophand Live experts are available to book on demand when you want a human touch.

Work one-on-one with a real, live human Shophand who helps you learn, build, or hand things off completely. Whether you want guidance, feedback, or done-for-you support, Shophand Live meets you where you are and works at your pace.

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Al Apprenticeship Program

We're building pathways into tech careers

We're not just helping businesses grow, we're creating opportunity.
Shophand is building pathways into Al-powered work.

We train and support future Live Shophands, creating real opportunities for people to learn in-demand skills and earn income through remote work while helping small businesses succeed.

Shophand+

Get more out of Shophand with +Plus

Shophand+ is for small business owners who are ready to move with more support behind them. You still choose what you need, but +Plus gives you built-in savings, increased access to tools and support, and extra opportunities to grow.

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Built-in savings

Save on everything you use. Get 10% off Shophand tools and services, so you can invest more back into your business.

More ways to grow

Unlock more ways to grow, with priority grant consideration, free monthly grant entries, and access to exclusive member-only opportunities.

Business Blueprint included

Turn your ideas into a real plan. Business Blueprint walks you step by step through your strategy, so you’re not guessing what to do next.

Stop guessing. Start planning.

Get clarity on your plan, finances, and next steps.

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Business Blueprint

Plan your business—without starting from scratch.
Business Blueprint is an AI-powered planning tool designed for busy small business owners. It helps you build, refine, and present your business clearly...whether you’re planning, growing, or applying for funding.

Included with Shophand+

Access to Capital

Find funding and real opportunities to grow

You’re not just growing your business, you’re funding it. Shophand+ gives you access to grants, funding opportunities, and tools that help you write your application and stand out.

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$5k Small Business Boost Grant

Get priority consideration for Shophand’s Small Business Boost Grant, designed to support real growth and impact.

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Monthly Micro-Grants

Get free entry into monthly grants designed for small business owners needing targeted support.

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Supply Shelf+ Plus
(10% off)

Get 10% off Supply Shelf Plus, our upgraded grant and resource directory with an AI writer that helps you apply faster and stronger.

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Exclusive funding opportunities

Exclusive opportunities available only to Shophand+ members.

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What comes with membership

Pricing

One price. Real value.

$199 per year unlocks everything you need to grow your business.
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.

$0

Free Forever plan

Start anytime

Includes:

Weekly grant listings (Limited)

Pay per tool or service

Email support

Basic business tools

Weekly Newsletter

$199/yr

Shophand+ plan

Everything included

Includes:

Business Blueprint AI software

Priority grant access

Brand visibility opportunities

Members-Only Quarterly Grants

Priority support

10% off all services

Full toolkit access

Free monthly grant entries

Member-only resources

Everything in Free Plan

Marketing,
without the mental load

Done-for-you support for the parts of marketing that slow you down.

Shophand Social

Show up online, without doing it all yourself.
Done-for-you social content created by Live Shophands, so you can stay consistent without stress.

Starts at $99/month

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Free Tools to Get You Started

Everything you need to make progressno credit card required. Forever free!

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​Is your small business set up for growth?

Where could you use a helping hand?

Take our free Small Business

Growth Gauge

Just 5 minutes

Unlock Growth

Real Growth

Big Help
for Small
Businesses

We've helped thousands of small business owners work smarter. Built in Detroit, growing everywhere.

Businesses supported

6,000+

Users across 12 different small business industries

Industries served

12

From retail to services to
e-commerce

Time saved monthly

20+

Hours per owner on average

Built in Detroit

100%

Launched and growing from Michigan

You built your biz for a reason

Shophand helps you simplify and grow your business with tech so you can focus on what matters: Your business. Your vision. Your life.

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Ready to work smarter?

Join thousands of small business owners who stopped doing everything themselves. Shophand is waiting.

Supply Shelf

Curated small business grants, updated weekly. Sign up free to see full details and apply.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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