Get the Right Tools

No matter if you’re just starting out in your business journey, or if you’re a seasoned pro, having the right tools can make all the difference. Not only can they save you countless hours of hard work (we entrepreneurs like to do things ourselves, don’t we) but they can save you the headache of choosing the wrong product.

The key is knowing what tools to use. Here are some of my favorites*:

Janice's Favorite Tools

As a marketing professional with years of experience with various software and platforms, I’ve developed some favorites. These will save you time and make growing your small business so much easier.

*These are all tools I have used in my own business. You can be sure I would never recommend something that I didn’t believe in or try out.

Note: Some of these may be affiliate links, but you won’t pay any more because of that.

Landing Pages

Instapage This landing page software is easy to use and a great way to grow your list and sell your products. It also integrates easily with other software you may be using.

Website Design

WordPress with Elementor. WordPress is an open-source website software that I highly recommend over anything else currently on the market. Elementor uses an easy drag-n-drop system to create a site you’ll love.

Email Marketing

Convertkit is an affordable email platform that will allow you to customize emails and landing pages.

Scheduling

Tidycal is a quick and easy way to schedule meetings with clients.

File Organization

Google Drive is what I use to keep everything organized between me and my team.

Blogging AI

Although I write and customize my own posts, Bramework is a tool that will let you create a first draft, do keyword research, and get images all in one platform. It’s a total timesaver!

Social Media

PostOPlan is my choice for planning and posting on social media. Get 10% off with the code POSTOJANICE

Project Management

Asana is my choice for keeping track of all the tasks that go into running a business. They offer a great free plan too.

Analytics

Google Analytics & Google Data Studio help me keep an eye on what’s working and what’s not.

Customer Relationship Manager (CRM)

I use Clientjoy for my CRM to help me keep track of clients, proposals, billing, and more!

Accounting

Accounting has never been my favorite thing. That’s why I’m glad there are tools like Xero, which allow me to do some of the work myself, and share the rest with my accountant.

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