If you run a small business or even a side hustle, chances are, you’ve struggled to stay organised. Customers forget to send details. You miss out on pre-orders. Everything lives in your WhatsApp DM. And before you know it, things start to fall through the cracks.
Enter: Google Forms, the free tool that’s quietly helping smart hustlers collect orders, manage customer data, run surveys, and even take payments. You don’t need a website, you don’t need tech skills, and you don’t need to pay a developer. All you need is a Gmail account.
This Tool Tuesday, we’re giving you a step-by-step breakdown of how to use Google Forms to make your hustle cleaner, faster, and more professional.
What Is Google Forms?
Google Forms is a simple tool by Google that lets you create online forms people can fill out easily. Think of it like a digital assistant that helps you collect:
- Customer orders
- Registration info for your class or event
- Feedback or testimonials
- Applications or bookings
Once someone submits the form, their responses go straight to your email or a connected spreadsheet. Best part? It’s 100% free.
Why Every Small Hustler Should Use It
It’s professional. No more long DM instructions. Just send one neat link.
It saves time. You don’t have to repeat yourself. Let the form do the work.
It organises your hustle. All responses in one place.
It builds trust. Clients see a clean, simple process and take you more seriously.
It integrates with Google Sheets. Need delivery lists or payment tracking? Easy.
How to Set Up Google Forms for Your Hustle
Step 1: Go to forms.google.com and start a blank form.
Step 2: Give your form a title and short description
Example: “Pre-Order Form for Chin-Chin (July 2025 Batch)”
Step 3: Add your questions
Use multiple choice, dropdowns, or short answers.
Sample for a fashion designer:
- Name
- Phone
- Product selection
- Size & color
- Delivery address
- Proof of payment (use “File Upload”)
Step 4: Make key fields “Required”
This prevents people from skipping important info.
Step 5: Share your link
Click “Send” → Copy the link → Paste it in WhatsApp, Instagram, flyers, etc.
Advanced Moves
Connect it to Google Sheets for automatic data tracking.
Write a confirmation message so customers know what’s next.
Use Bitly or TinyURL to shorten the link for easy sharing.
What Can You Use Google Forms For?
Product Orders – fashion, beauty, food, gadgets
Class Registration – coaching, webinars, training
Bookings – makeup artists, photographers, tailors
Feedback – reviews and testimonials
Donations or Payments – track payments with proof uploads
Event RSVPs – both free and paid events
Final Thoughts
You don’t need a big business to start operating like a pro. With Google Forms, you can reduce stress, stay organised, and serve your customers better, all for free.
From a baker in Calabar to a virtual assistant in Asaba or a designer in Aba, every hustler can use this tool to elevate their brand and simplify their hustle.
This Tool Tuesday, build your first form. Your future self (and your customers) will thank you.
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