Favorite Business Tools

My Current Favorite Business Tools

My Preferred Business Tools:

Lots of my preferred business tools have free versions to use! I started there and then upgraded for more options as I grew my business. Check out my current favorite business tools listed below. Note: This page contains some affiliate links. If you click the link or use the code, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Asana (project management – free version. I’m an Asana Ambassador. I LOVE ASANA!)

Sign In Scheduling formerly 10to8 (scheduling tool – free version)

Wave (accounting and invoicing tool – free version)

Google products (Calendar, Drive, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Docs – free)

WordPress (wordpress.org for hosted website or wordpress.com for use of their hosting. Check out this helpful article to see which is right for you. )

Zoom (for online tutoring and coaching calls – free version is good but I have Zoom Pro)

Laptop with a webcam and microphone (I love Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Yoga with pen stylus and X1 Carbon )

Helpful Tools:

Canva (design tool – free version but I currently have the paid version)

Kit formerly Convertkit (email marketing – free version but I currently moved to the paid version for sales funnels and automation)

Instagram and Facebook (business accounts)

Teacher Pay Teacher (materials – free and paid)

Woocommerce (free and paid)

Sound Meter (app by Smart Tools Co that lets me know if I’m talking too loud)

Jabra or Earfun (wireless headphones + microphone)

Logitech webcam (if you want to upgrade from your laptop webcam)

Samsung Go Mic (if you want to upgrade from your laptop microphone try a portable USB condenser microphone)

Paid Tools:

Paid versions of website hosting, domain name, LearnDash, Bunny.net, Zoom Pro, Canva Pro, Kit

Secret Weapons:

Free online tutorials on how to use these business tools! (especially Louise Henry’s YouTube channel!)

Change IP (VPS hosting and much more)

Uptime Robot (website uptime monitoring service free and paid)

Airbnb (take breaks or work remotely)

Long walks, strong coffee, and a good massage therapist