Resources
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Software & Tools
Having the right business software and systems in place is key to maximizing productivity in your day-to-day business operation. What business software do you currently have in place that helps you achieve your business goals?
I am using a combination of software systems in my workday, most of which are listed below. If you need help getting started, I would be happy to discuss your needs with you to see how I can help!
Content Creation
Grammarly
a really great tool for helping you check your grammar, punctuation, and other writing issues. There are free and paid versions of this awesome tool.
Pixlr
a free and easy-to-use photo editing software.
Deposit Photos
one of my favorite stock photo and video websites. They have a free section, and often run promotions for their paid collections.MetriCool
a comprehensive social media and online ad management platform. Schedule up to 50 posts per month (including Reels!)
Adobe Creative Cloud
the premier desktop publishing suite of tools for graphic designers and marketing gurus.
123RF
a stock photo website to purchase licensed high-quality images for your social media and other marketing needs.
Yay Images
another great stock image option that offers affordable monthly and lifetime plan options.
Ivory Mix
a value-packed membership portal that includes stock photos, Canva templates, content prompts, caption templates, video training, and more.
InVideo
a video creation platform featuring templates, stock photos and videos, and more.
Business Tools
AppSumo
an online marketplace filled with various types of software deals to help you manage your business.
Website & Email Marketing
MailerLite
a marketing email provider that enables you to collect leads for your email list, set up and send various email campaigns and automations, and track results.
Teachable
an easy-to-use software platform that allows you to create online courses and coaching services. You can start with a free account until you grow.
amazon picks
In addition to having the right software, the right equipment is also essential to a productive and comfortable workspace. Here are some of my favorite office necessities!
(Perhaps the most important piece of equipment is the chair you sit in. I bought mine from Branch Furniture and it is AMAZING.)
TRUSTED COLLEAGUES
Rebekah Lara
Productivity Coach
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Appy Beemer
Website Consultant
I Code Happy
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Evonne Barrier
Founder & CEO
Barrier Consulting: A Virtual Assistant Agency
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Crystal Oakes
Agency Owner
Oakes Creative House
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Jamie Chapman
Founder & CEO
Business Consulting & Strategy
Chickbook Creative LLC
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Nichole Chapais
Social Media Manager, Content Resource + Strategy Support
Stargazer Creative®
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Books I Love
- Soundtracks – Jon Acuff
- Eat That Frog – Brian Tracy
- How to Write Copy That Sells – Ray Edwards
- The 12-Week Year – Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington
- Profit First – Mike Michalowicz
- Building a Story Brand – Donald Miller
- Stories That Stick – Kindra Hall
- Year of Yes – Shonda Rhimes
- 14,000 Things to Be Happy About – Barbara Ann Kipfer
- Dream Big – Bob Goff
- Untamed – Glennon Doyle
- I Take My Coffee Black – Tyler Merritt
- White Fragility – Robin Diangelo
- Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire – Jen Hatmaker
- Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear – Elizabeth Gilbert
- Illogical: Saying Yes to a Life Without Limits – Emmanuel Acho
- Tuesdays with Morrie – Mitch Albom
- How Are You, Really? – Jenna Kutcher
- The Big Leap – Gay Hendricks
Business Resources
Having the right business software and systems in place is key to maximizing productivity in your day-to-day business operation. What business software do you currently have in place that helps you achieve your business goals?
I am using a combination of software systems in my workday, most of which are listed below. If you need help getting started, I would be happy to discuss your needs with you to see how I can help!
Minnesota Business Resources
- Southwest Minnesota Small Business Development Center
- Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council
- University of Minnesota Extension (Regional Office)
- Center of Rural Entrepreneurship (CORE)
- MN.Gov Contact Directory
- Starting a Business in Minnesota
- Minnesota Secretary of State
- Minnesota Department of Revenue
- Minnesota Department of Commerce
- Small Business Development Centers of Minnesota
- Minnesota Economic Development Foundation
- Minnesota Thriving in the North
- Minnesota District of SCORE
- Minnesota-Dakotas Division of Kiwanis International
