Tools library
Tools and templates
Practical tools, submission templates, and open-source references for organisations, contributors, developers, researchers, and community partners working with Dzaleka Online Services.
Business startup templates
Practical planning templates for small businesses, traders, and first-time entrepreneurs in Dzaleka. Use them online, print them, or copy the sections into your own notebook or document.
Best for: Market traders, food stalls, tailoring, beauty services, crafts, and small digital services 30 to 45 minutes
Marketing plan template
Plan how you will reach customers, explain what you sell, and decide which low-cost channels to use each week and each month.
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Best for: People starting a business, restarting after a setback, or trying to organise the next 1 to 3 months 20 to 30 minutes
One-page business action plan
Set one business goal, list your top priorities, and break the work into clear actions, deadlines, and responsibilities on one page.
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Best for: Small businesses handling stock, transport, rent, data, airtime, or other regular monthly costs 30 to 40 minutes
Cash flow forecast template
Estimate the money coming in and going out each month so you can see when cash may be tight and plan before it becomes a crisis.
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Best for: Businesses affected by supply problems, illness, market disruption, weather events, theft, or equipment failure 25 to 35 minutes
Risk and crisis plan template
Prepare for disruptions by listing business risks, likely impacts, prevention steps, emergency contacts, and backup options before a crisis happens.
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Best for: Tailoring, design, catering, photography, tutoring, beauty services, repairs, and freelance digital work 15 to 25 minutes
New customer engagement letter template
Use a simple written agreement to confirm the work, price, timeline, approvals, and communication method before you begin.
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Best for: First-time business owners, market traders, service providers, and people preparing to apply for support or funding 45 to 60 minutes
Simple business plan guide
Build a simple business plan covering your vision, customer, offer, market, operations, and money without writing a long consultant-style document.
Open template →Featured digital tools
Open-source resources and technical references that support data access, metadata quality, and digital recordkeeping.
GitHub repository
Dzaleka Digital File Profiling
Open-source workflows for reviewing digital files, checking technical characteristics, and supporting preservation or archival preparation.
Best for: Archivists, librarians, cultural organisations
Open repository GitHub repository
Dzaleka Metadata Standard
Shared metadata guidance for describing Dzaleka collections, records, and digital materials in a more consistent way.
Best for: Researchers, archives, collection managers
Open repository GitHub repository
Dzaleka API Skills
Agent skills and references for accessing Dzaleka Online Services data such as services, events, jobs, news, and resources.
Best for: Developers, AI builders, civic tech teams
Open repositoryPlatform templates and submissions
Use these routes to submit information, publish records, or add opportunities to the platform.
Submit a resource
Share reports, guides, research, and public documents with the Dzaleka resource hub.
Open template →Register a service
Add an organisation, community group, school, clinic, or local service to the directory.
Open template →Submit a site record
Document a community place, institution, or local landmark for the public register.
Open template →Submit public art
Add artworks, artist records, and cultural contributions to the public art catalogue.
Open template →Post a job
Share a vacancy, opportunity, or community role on the job board.
Open template →Submit an opportunity
Share grants, programmes, or open calls for review before they are listed publicly.
Open template →Guides and reference
Supporting guides, API references, and public information pages that work alongside the tools above.
API documentation
Browse public endpoints, examples, and reference material for Dzaleka Online Services.
Platform documentation
Read platform guides, onboarding notes, and help material.
Open Data Platform
Access datasets, public records, and open information for analysis and reuse.
Resource hub
Find reports, legal documents, studies, and public guides relevant to Dzaleka.