Free Tools for Operators
Who Run on Systems
Templates, checklists, and playbooks we use inside real operations. Download any of them free. No course. No upsell. Just the actual tools.
The AI Audit Checklist
A 25-point walkthrough to find every automation opportunity hiding inside your operation. Covers the five areas where manual work accumulates fastest: ops, hiring, client communications, reporting, and finance.
- 25 audit questions across 5 operational areas
- Priority scoring matrix (effort vs. impact)
- Common automation blockers and how to remove them
- A blank workflow map template to fill in as you go
SOP-to-AI Conversion Template
The exact format we use at Zune Lab to turn any manual process into an AI-ready workflow spec. Hand this to any engineer or AI tool and they can build the system without a meeting.
- Input/output mapping worksheet
- Tool selection decision guide
- Handoff logic and exception handling framework
- 3 worked examples from real client SOPs
AI Prompt Library for Operations
40 ready-to-use prompts for the operational work that eats your team's week. Organized by function so you can find what you need in seconds.
- 40 prompts across reporting, hiring, client comms, and internal ops
- Usage notes and output examples for each prompt
- Customization guide for your industry and tone
- Bonus: 5 system prompts for building internal AI agents
The 30-Day AI Rollout Plan
A week-by-week plan for going from zero automations to a running system in one month. Built from the rollout process we use with every Zune Lab client.
- Week 1: Audit and prioritization framework
- Week 2: Build checklist and tooling setup guide
- Week 3: Testing and iteration protocol
- Week 4: Launch, handoff, and measurement setup
Build vs. Buy Decision Framework
How to evaluate any AI tool or custom build decision before spending a dollar. The framework we run every client through before recommending a single tool.
- 5-factor scoring matrix (cost, control, speed, fit, risk)
- Decision flowchart for the 6 most common scenarios
- Hidden cost calculator for off-the-shelf tools
- When custom builds pay back faster than SaaS subscriptions