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

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