THE OPEN COLLECTION
Useful work. Openly shared.
Explore starting points you can make your own. Every kit has a dedicated discussion, a clear version, and a path to a custom build.
Business planHOUSE OF KARTHEISERThe start
of something
worth building.
Free foundation · in preparation4 files in preparation
The independent business starter kit
Go from a promising idea to a usable plan, first budget, and a simple online presence.
WorkbookHOK / WORKBOOK COLLECTION
Free foundation · in preparation2 files in preparation
Residential project cost tracker
Keep the scope, labor, materials, and changes in one clear working document.
Free foundation · in preparation2 files in preparation
A better landing page, from day one
A clear starting point for a service offer, project gallery, and customer inquiry.
Free foundation · in preparation2 files in preparation
Turn raw numbers into a clear story
An approachable dashboard pattern with an inputs sheet and a focused summary.
Free foundation · in preparation2 files in preparation
The workstation planning kit
Map software, workload, priorities, and an upgrade path before choosing parts.
Free foundation · in preparation2 files in preparation
Plan a space before you build it
A measured-sketch checklist and a starting workflow for your first model.
WorkbookHOK / WORKBOOK COLLECTION
Free foundation · in preparation2 files in preparation
Community event & volunteer planner
Coordinate people, supplies, and the day itself without losing the small details.
Business planHOUSE OF KARTHEISERThe start
of something
worth building.
Free foundation · in preparation3 files in preparation
The local-service business playbook
Define an offer, explain the service, and connect the first inquiry to a practical next step.
Free foundation · in preparation2 files in preparation
Build a useful, well-bounded agent
Outline the task, approved information, permissions, and when to hand off to a person.
These kits are in preparation. Follow a kit’s discussion to hear when its files land.
Free is a starting point, not a limitation.
Adapt a foundation yourself, ask the community, or request a scoped custom build.
Your business is not a fill-in-the-blank exercise.
When the foundation needs different workflows, custom design, automation, or deeper analysis, the next step is a clear project brief—no surprise fees.