Little Black Book of Resources
OUR FAVE TOOLS, RECOMMENDATIONS, FREEBIES AND RESOURCES TO START A BUSINESS AND RUN IT LIKE A VISIONARY.
SOME OF OUR MOST RECOMMENDED APPS
Tech to Run Your Business
Business Management
Make managing client projects the easiest part of business. DUBSADO is an all-in-one system that streamlines the necessary, but normally time-consuming, tasks for small business owners: Proposals, packages, invoices, emails, booking calendar, etc.
We couldn’t function without it.
Sales Funnel Platform
FG FUNNELS is a beautiful all-in-one solution for hosting your sales funnels. It’s one of our favorite platforms and one we use frequently for our clients as well. From simple lead magnets to complex sales funnels we can built it for you in FG Funnels.
Website Theme
Divi by Elegant Themes is one of my favorite tools for client projects when I need speed, flexibility, and gorgeous design—fast. As a web designer, I use a variety of themes -plus custom coding, but Divi consistently delivers when I want a powerful, drag-and-drop builder that just works.
MUST-HAVES FOR YOUR MIND AND YOUR SOUL
On Our Bookshelf
YOU ARE A BADASS
Jen Sincero
PROFIT FIRST
Mike Michalowicz
THE E-MYTH
Michael E. Gerber
THE 4-HOUR WORKWEEK
Timothy Ferriss
PURPLE COW
Seth Godin
THE ALCHEMIST
Paulo Coelho
TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR…
Running Your Business
When I first started my business, I opened a bank account with one of the big-name banks—and got nickeled and dimed for everything. Monthly fees, minimum balance requirements, random charges… it added up fast. Switching to an American Express Business Checking account was a game-changer. No monthly fees, easy-to-use interface, and it actually works for small business owners, not against us.
Capital One was the only bank that would give me a credit card when I first started my business and they’ve got my back every time something has gone wrong.
Capital One was the only bank that would give me a credit card when I first started my business and they’ve got my back every time something has gone wrong.
TOOLS AND RESOURCES FOR…
Marketing Your Business
Printed Materials
Once you have your online presence on point you’ll need to have some supporting printed marketing materials. From business cards, to folders, to sales sheets, and banners
Printed Revolution has friendly staff and tons of products that you can easily order online.
Canva
As a professional designer, I live in Adobe Creative Suite—but for my clients and fellow business owners who aren’t designers, I always recommend Canva. It’s an easy, powerful tool for creating on-brand content fast. I even create templates that you can customize in Canva to make your visuals look pro without starting from scratch.
BECAUSE SOME THINGS JUST MAKE LIFE BETTER…
Lifestyle
Custom Professsional Clothing
One of my favorite ways to look put together is having clothes that fit well. As a petite woman, my tailor is in speed dial. Tailoring every piece of clothes can get expensive quickly, that’s why e-shakti is the first place I go to find professional clothing.
They have really cute designs to begin with, but the best part is they will customize them to your body. Use this link to get $50 off your first purchase and free fit guarantee.
Groceries Delivery
I know this seems like an odd mention but I order most of my groceries onlune and have them delivered. After testing a few services, I’ve come to really enjoy ButcherBox. Their meat is frozen for freshness, safely packaged, and delivered to your door in an eco-friendly, insulated box. Use this link to get $50 off your first box.
Daily Fueling
I must confess that as much as I enjoy a nice cup of joe, I’ve never quite figured out how to make it just right. That’s until I found Nespresso. Their unique capsule machines take all of the guesswork out of making coffee. Just pop a capsule in the machine and brew an excellent espresso with rich, creamy coffee flavor. If you’re in the market for a new coffee maker, I highly recommend Nespresso machines.
Use code: 756BSH to get $40 off any machine and a free capsule dispenser.
DISCLAIMER
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