Creative Business Resources
Since I started my business, I’ve tested various resources to keep myself sane and organized. This page contains an ongoing list of freebies, tools and apps that help my business & life run smoothly.
In full transparency, I’m an affiliate (*) of some of the companies listed here, which means I receive a small commission if you makes a purchase using my link at no extra cost to you. Don’t worry, I only recommend products and services that I personally use and trust to be high quality.
THE ALIGNED BRAND ROADMAP
Connect the dots between where you are now and where you want to be
In this email series, I’ll guide you through a simplified version of my signature framework to help connect the dots between where you are now and where you want to be.
Business Operations & Productivity
Google Workspace – Business email, calendars, and cloud-based document creation
ClickUp – All-in-one app to create lists, track tasks and organize your projects
Dropbox* – Online file hosting for storage, access and file sharing
Calendly – Scheduling software to easily manage your client appointments
Loom – Easily record and share video messages, tutorials & client walkthroughs
Evernote* – Mobile app designed for note taking (text, images, audio, or saved web content)
Freshbooks* – Cloud based small business invoicing, time tracking and bookkeeping software
YNAB* – You Need A Budget combines easy software with 4 Simple Rules to help you gain control of your money
Design Related
Design Platforms
Canva – Create DIY layouts and edit photos without extensive design experience
Creative Market – Collection of fonts, design elements, mock-up images and templates
Pexels – Royalty free images and photos that you can download and use for any project
Web & Marketing
Squarespace – All-in-one online platform for website design and development
WordPress – Open-source Content Management System (CMS) based web development application
MailerLite – Marketing email automation platform (ideal for beginners)
ConvertKit – Marketing email automation platform (ideal for those with larger lists)
Mindfulness & Wellness
Personal Development
Kirra Sherman - Learn to follow and trust your intuition. Decide your life like there is no coincidence.
WTF?! Experience - Amir Zoghi, modern philosophical teachings on Self-Actualization
Bondi Guru - Daily intuitive horoscopes
Wellness
Big Heart Tea Co. – Woman-owned tea company on a covert mission to make people feel good
Omstars – Practice yoga with content made for yogis by yogis
Marie Belle PR – Yoga, embodiment & musings
On the Bookshelf
Profit First
Mike Michalowicz
Building a Story Brand
Donald Miller
Mindset
Carol S. Dweck
Company of One
Paul Jarvis
A New Earth
Eckhart Tolle
The Four Agreements
Don Miguel Ruiz