The Business + Design Tools I use to run a successful online business
That happen to be perfect for coaches, consultants and course creators!
Below are my fave tools and sanity savers that I use to run my business, boost my creativity and get more done. As a business owner, it can be hard to know what systems to use, so this list should help remove the overwhelm!
I have included some affiliate links here, so I may make a small amount if you purchase, but rest assured that it won’t cost you any extra and I only recommend stuff I actually use and love!
The Business Tools that keep my business running smoothly
It’s no secret that I use and love Squarespace for not just my own website, but for client websites as well. It’s easy to use, has a lot of great design features and doesn’t need a heap of ongoing maintenance. Save 10% with the code JHD10
Email marketing is one of my favourite ways to market my business, and it’s one I highly recommend for all coaches, consultants and course creators since it’s such a great way to nurture your audience and gives a great return on investment
Course platforms can be pricy, and that’s why I love Thrivecart! It has a lifetime deal that will start saving you money within the first year. I love the design options that allow me to make my courses and checkouts beautiful and easy to use!
Dubsado helps me keep on top of all of those client tasks that need managing… Sending contracts and invoices, client communication, and design questionnaires and client feedback, plus you can automate these things!
Allows me to make strategic (and fun!) use of popups and embedded forms that allow me to drive traffic to particular offers, promotions and pages. Can also be used within my Thrivecart courses for affiliate popups and testimonials
As business owners, a professional email address goes a long way. Gmail gives you the option to set up your business email address, schedule emails, track read receipts, set up reminders and soooo much more!
As a course creator, I edit a LOT of videos, and Descript makes it quick and easy! Not only does it automatically generate transcripts, you can record yourself or your screen (or both!), edit from the transcript, and automate parts of the editing
If you ever want to dabble with private prodcasts, Hello Audio will get you going! It’s perfect for if you want to give students an option to listen on the go since they can load it up in their podcast feed rather than clicking between lessons
My fav Design Tools where I get all the fun stuff!
Stock Photos
We all know photos can make or break a website, so it’s worth making sure you have the best ones possible. If a brand shoot isn’t on the cards for you right now, here are some great stock photo sites to get you started!
Squarespace Resources
Occasionally you might want to customise your Squarespace website or add new features beyond what you can do with the Squarespace editor. Here are some of my favourite Squarespace plugins and resources to help you