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Business Help
A Self Guru is the place I go to for legal templates. Amira is a lawyer who makes it easy to download and reuse templates for business and blog use. I use my templates for confidentiality, contractors, media releases, disclaimers, and more. Amira makes it affordable by offering individual templates and bundles.
Acuity Scheduling is the online scheduling assistant used to schedule calls with potential clients. Scheduling gives my potential clients a way to make an appointment when we both have time available. You can sign up for the free plan and upgrade at any time to the three additional plans.
Bookkeepers.com is a bookkeeping course founded by Ben Robinson. Ben is a CPA who decided to focus on helping others make money by becoming a virtual bookkeeper. The course covers bookkeeping skills and marketing techniques.
QuickBooks is my recommendation for accounting software. I have been using QuickBooks for more than ten years. I have used the desktop version and the online version. They have been an asset to my business. QuickBooks Online integrates with many useful apps, banks, and other platforms.
Shopify is my recommendation for an e-commerce platform with a POS mobile app and an easy to use system. Shopify joined forces with Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram. Buy Now Buttons are accessible to consumers everywhere. Their dashboard and templates are easy to use.
TaxBiz.com is an online course to help you build your own TaxBiz 100% virtually. Ben Robinson the founder of Bookkeepers.com has literally outdone himself with this program. You don’t need to be a certified CPA or have a degree in accounting. I personally have a degree in accounting, but this course gave me the confidence I needed to expand my business and learn how to use tax software.
NordVPN is my recommendation for online security. NordVPN protects the user’s privacy and location. They make it hard for hijackers or for people to spy on the user’s information. NordVPN protects against malware, trackers, ads, and malicious sites.
NordPass is my password manager. NordPass allows you to safely use passwords by accessing and saving passwords easily. They sync passwords over multiple devices and NordPass let’s you easily import passwords from other password managers.
Blog Help
Canva is a free graphic design platform I recommend for your blog or your business You can use Canva to create posters, flyers, and social media images. Canva knows what size you need for each image and you can use an array of colors and fonts. Use Canva for free and upgrade at any time.
ConvertKit is the company I recommend for email automation and subscriptions. ConvertKit offers a 14 day free trial. Their site is easy to use and they have exceptional customer service. ConvertKit will help you grow your blog by giving your readers a chance to subscribe to your newsletter, free courses, or blog posts.
Making Sense of Affiliate Marketing is an affiliate course created by Michelle Schroeder-Gardner. Michelle now earns over $50,000 a month through affiliate marketing. Her course shares her exact strategy on how she makes money through affiliate marketing. I recommend checking out Michelle’s Affiliate Marketing Tips for Bloggers ebook is a free download.
SiteGround is the host to use if you want to start your blog off right at an inexpensive price. You can use SiteGround for as little as $6.99 a month. Use my link How to Start a WordPress Blog Using SiteGround for a step-by-step signup process.
Stupid Simple SEO is a course designed to help you increase Google traffic. Mike has created a course to help others learn about keywords, content, backlinks, and much more. I’ve taken his course and recommend signing up for his free masterclass.
Tailwind is one of the first company’s I used to schedule my Pinterest posts and I love it! It allows me free time while my Pinterest account continues to grow. When I first started Tailwind, I posted How Tailwind Helped My New Blog so I could share with everyone how easy it is to use.