TOOLS, RESOURCES & COURSES
Below are some of my favorite business resources, both free and paid. All of these are tools, I believe, are highly valuable in building your business.
Disclaimer: Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you! I have experience with all of these resources, and I recommend them because I find them useful, not because of the small commissions I make should you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals.
Starting a business takes a great deal of time and energy. There are so many steps to keep track of, so many things to do and sometimes it just feels like you don't know where to start or what to do next. But having the right tools in your tool box can really help alleviate the stress, keep you organized and help you stay on top of everything. Here's my list of favorite resources and tools to stay on top of my business and make sure nothing falls through the cracks!
The first place to start looking for small business resource is https://www.sba.gov/.
Starting Your Business
Why filing for an LLC is a great idea: Solopreneurs and LLCs: Why They Make a Great Match
Applying for your Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN): IRS
State Resources: IRS State Website Listing
Your Secretary of State website: List of SOS sites by State
Customer Experience
Measure customer satisfaction with Net Promoter Score (NPS): Net Promoter
Client Experience Journey Worksheet: Worksheet
My Software Toolkit
CRM & Project Management: 17hats
Newsletter Platform: Flodesk
Website Builder: Wix.com
Domain Hosting: Godaddy
Website Analytics: Google Analytics
Website Traffic & Search Analytics: Google Webmasters
Phone Service: Godaddy SmartLine
To-Do lists & Organization: Clickup
Data analysis & visualization: Tableau
Courses & Worksheets: Podia
Survey Creation: JotForm
Digital Design Tool: Canva
Print Design Tool: Canva Print
Downloadables & Courses
There is so much about SEO out there, and so much of it is conflicting! How do you cut through the clutter, confusing information and get a clean, simple plan? I've got you! Here is a simple checklist with easy to follow steps and explanations to boost your local SEO. No long winded paragraphs to wade through, just a simple, organized checklist that you can check off as you go to make sure your small business can rank locally.