It can be overwhelming and demotivating browsing through all the resources you find online. I like doing research on the topics I am passionate about and sharing what I learn. That is why I have selected useful resources, and tools to help you get started and refocus your energy on what’s relevant. Enjoy and do send me a note if there are certain areas or topics you want to get covered.
Workflows and Templates
Grab My Resources
Grab free workflows and templates which I created to put structure to and simplify processes. These are the templates and workflows that I use to manage my own business.
Find blogging resources to help you plan and organise for a more structured blogging process, workflows to run your business, and of course, social media templates!
I am adding more to it so come back anytime!
For Your Website
HELLOYOU DESIGNS
Starts at only $65
Feminine themes that will wow your clients and readers! All themes come with a detailed setup manual, you don’t need to hire an expert. Plenty to choose from.
NAMECHEAP
FREE domain & 50% off hosting!
You need a domain to establish your online presence. Good news because you can get a bundled free domain and hosting service at 50% off.
SITEGROUND
Get 70% discount on the first year
This website is hosted with Siteground. It is known for its high-quality service, secure database, and fast loading time. They do daily back-up, and regular updates.
WORDPRESS
No monthly membership required. There are plenty of pre-made themes and resources for WordPress so you’ll definitely find your way around.
For Social Media
TAILWIND
Tailwind is such an easy tool to use. You can sign up for free and pin up to 100 posts. Now you can also schedule your Instagram posts using Tailwind.
PLANOLY
This is the first scheduling app that I liked. The interface is minimalist and super easy to use. Plan your grid and schedule your post efficiently.
ICONOSQUARE
FREE 14-DAY TRIAL
Iconosquare has a robust Instagram analytics dashboard. You can easily monitor your data with detailed insights and results. Plus, you can add multiple social profiles.
BUFFER
FREE 14-DAY TRIAL
Plan and publish your content for Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and LinkedIn, all from one simple dashboard.
For Email List Building
CONVERTKIT
I’ve been using ConvertKit to build new forms and landing pages to grow my email list. Sign up through this link and you’ll unlock 500 subscribers for free.
MAILCHIMP
FREE for the 1st 2000 subscribers
Mailchimp is great for businesses that are just getting started. You can easily build campaigns with their pre-built templates, segments, and automations.
OPT-IN MONSTER
OptinMonster is a lead generation software. Use popups to convert leaving visitors into subscribers. Opt in forms can be easily created using its drag-and-drop builder.
LEADPAGES
Create a website and landing pages using a drag-and-drop builder. It provides alert bars, pop-ups, opt-in texts and more. Integrate with other software to add leads to email list.
Client Management Resources
ZOOM
Cloud-based video conferencing solution that assists SMB and large enterprises with wireless media sharing, video system interoperability and more.
HELLOSIGN
HelloSign allows you to electronically request and add legally valid signatures to any document, from new hire agreements to loans, to NDAs.
SKYPE
Skype is another call-video-messaging app available for free. It also allows you to record call s and videos for podcasting. You can also call mobile devices.
DOCUSIGN
Send and sign agreements securely from virtually any device. It eliminates manual tasks and increases convenience for your customers and employees.
HANGOUTS MEET
Connect with your team from anywhere. With easy-to-join video calls, you can meet face to face without the added cost of travel.
SLACK
Slack is a good tool for remote work. Working in channels gives everyone on your team a shared view of progress and purpose.
DUBSADO
It is a business management solution designed to cut out the busywork. Communicate efficiently with clients using its built-in workflows.
LASTPASS
Using LastPass, you can access your client’s accounts without the need to communicate the user log in details.
ACUITY
Automatically send branded & customized confirmations, reminders & follow-ups—via email or text message with the click of a button.
TOGGL
Toggl makes time tracking so simple and hassle-free. You can capture task breakdown which you can then provide to your client.
Shop templates and workflows
The Systematic Digital Boss Shop
Find templates, workflows, and welcome packets that make your process more efficient. Talk about #lessstressincreating. I had no idea what to do when I was still setting things up. Did the research, tried this-and-that, but all those took so much time and energy.
Good news! The shop has great resources to help you in running your business. From workflows to stop second-guessing and templates to make you stand out and look professional with your potential client and on social media. You can totally customise the templates and add in your own branding.
For Organization And Project Management
TRELLO
Trello is my go-to project management system. This is where I create workflows making processes more efficient. I like using it even for personal use because I can add anything like links, images, etc.
ASANA
Asana provides a simple way to track tasks across teams and projects. It’s easy to use, and it encourages productivity, collaboration, and organization within your business.
GOOGLE SUITE
Google has pleeenty of resources that you can use for your business. Starting from email to storage or filing requirements. I use Google Drive for all my storage needs, including product downloads.
DROPBOX
Dropbox is free to download but it only comes with 2GB storage. So you can use it for specific requirements only. For instance, you can link all email opt-in downloads here.
YOAST
If you want to optimise your website, you need Yoast. It guides you on how to make your posts and pages be SEO-friendly.
GOOGLE ANALYTICS
If you want to optimise your website, you need Yoast. It guides you on how to make your posts and pages be SEO-friendly.
SQUARESPACE
It is an all-in-one platform that comes with domain and hosting service. Its drag-and-drop website builder is one of its key features.
SHOWIT
Showit.co is another drag-and-drop website builder that I just recently discovered. The interface is easy to use and customise.
For Your Design Needs
Paid Stockphotos
HAUTESTOCK
Hautestock provides fresh stockphotos monthly. Choose from a variety of images for a cohesive visual and enjoy access to pre-made graphics.
STYLED STOCK SOCIETY
Stockphotos are feminine, clean, and airy. Membership comes with social media templates which are editable in Canva and caption prompts.
SOCIAL SQUARES
Social Squares is most preferred by online marketers for its professional look. Images come in 1200 px, squares or vertical.
Free Stockphotos
PIXABAY
Pixabay has over 3,000 images to choose from. Filter according to category, size, color, or even orientation. It has vectors and videos available for download.
UNSPLASH
Unsplash has multiple collections you can choose from. You can easily search the topic and filter according to orientation and color.
PEXELS
Pexel has videos aside from stockphotos. Though you cannot sort according to orientation, you can filter based on sub-topic and color.
script + serif fonts duo
For Editing
CANVA
Canva is a free online editing platform. Create templates and graphics or use the pre-made templates within Canva. It also has various digital assets that you can add to your templates for a more unique look.
ADOBE
Adobe is an excellent resource for editing photos or creating templates and PDFs. For a beginner, Photoshop is fine. For more flexibility, Illustrator and Lightroom are great additions.
PICMONKEY
PicMonkey is an online photo editing and design service. It can be accessed from a web browser, or through the PicMonkey mobile app. It is easy-to-use and customise. Subscription comes with a 7-day trial and starts at $7.99.
For Online Course Creation
WEBINARJAM
WebinarJam is a cloud-based broadcasting technology that empowers you with flexible options from live chat to sticky announcements.
LOOM
With Loom, you can capture your screen, voice, and face and instantly share your video in less time than it would take to type an email. This is so handy when making how-to videos.
For Podcasting
BUZZSPROUT
Buzzsprout gives you everything you need to host, promote, and track your podcast. Publish your episode immediately, or schedule the day and time you’d like your episode to go live.
AUDACITY
Free, open-source, cross-platform audio software. It is an easy-to-use, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Windows, Mac OS X, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.
ALITU
Alitu is a tool that takes your raw recordings & helps you turn them into a kick-ass, audience-growing show. It cleans up your audio and has its own music segment maker and music library.
MUSIC SOURCE
Music Radio Creative
Jamendo
For Finance
FRESHBOOKS
FreshBooks is accounting software that primarily caters to small businesses, providing easy, fast and secure data.
QUICKBOOKS
Create and send professional-looking invoices in seconds. Custom templates and automated reminders make getting paid even simpler.
17HATS
17Hats is an all-in-one suite of business tools that includes contracts, projects, workflows, questionnaires, invoices, etc.
WAVE
Wave is free accounting software with receipt scanning. It can track unlimited income and expense transactions and unlimited receipt scanning.
For Reading and Knowledge-Building
For Admin and Collaboration
FILE COMPRESSOR
COMPRESS PNG
