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Design Templates

Creative Market

We’ve used Creative Market for years for things like mockups, unique fonts, and holiday illustrations. What we love most about Creative Market is that it is a market that directly supports creatives just like us! We believe the best way to design is to focus on your artistic skillset and hire other creatives as needed. Creative Market not only makes our work more well-rounded, but we’re able to customize pre-designed templates for our clients much faster than we could create from scratch. Saving time for us = saving money for you.

manage workflows, recurring invoices, contracts, and lead forms

17Hats

I can’t say enough about this new platform. 17Hats is an all-inclusive client management platform that manages everything from website leads to final invoices. I knew I needed a workflow management system, and that’s exactly what I got and so. much. more. with 17Hats. Hypothetically, you get an inquiry from your website, have them set up a call, fill out a questionnaire, and review a contact without ever opening your email… who would say no to that? 17Hats helps streamline processes so well that you could use it to keep your systems strong and consistent even with a 10-person company!

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bookkeeping & invoicing

Quickbooks

Every business needs a bookkeeping software. Quickbooks is an inexpensive, well-known brand that I knew I could trust. This is one the first things a business owner should get (even before a website) and is worth every bit of the $25/month price tag. Quickbooks allows me to create and send invoices, log expenses, manage clients, and more using just the one platform.

Use my referral link to get up to 50% off when you sign up!

Mileage Tracker

MileIQ

Before the MileIQ App, I was using my Notes app to log odometer readings + the purpose of each and every “work” errand I ran and, frankly, wasting my time. That’s where MileIQ comes in. The app learns your frequent drives, allows you to easily mark each drive as a personal or business, and will send you a report at the end of each month or year, as requested. It’s about $60/year, but with all the time you are saving (and the fact that it is completely IRS compliant!), it is worth it. Calculating your mileage can be a big tax write-off at the end of the year, and MileIQ makes it so much easier to do so track.

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Storage and file sharing

Dropbox

With a platform that’s constantly improving (with things like new Dropbox Paper and a comment section on all files), Dropbox is my personal digital storage solution. I have the app installed on my MacBook and can send links to anyone to view specific files. It’s intuitive, easily shareable, and with the ability to access it anywhere, I doubt I’ll find a better storage server anytime soon!

Website & email marketing

Squarespace

From hosting to designing, this all-inclusive website design platform is your one-stop website shop. When in initially started creating a website, I knew I needed something good. Squarespace has a number of beautiful templates, it’s easy to use and having a library of tutorials isn’t too shabby! I had very little money to spend on a great website when I first started out, so their flexible spending plans are one of the main reasons I chose Squarespace as my website platform.

Custom Swag

Sticker Mule

In terms of “going the extra mile”, stickers, buttons, and magnets are a great way to add a little something fun to your brand experience without a lot of work on your end. Sticker Mule offers an endless amount of custom branded swag for your business. They have a fantastic turnaround time, and they goes as far as helping you tweak your designs. We even got you a $10 credit if you click the link below!

Disclaimer: Most of the links above are personal referral links, meaning you get a discount and I get a little incentive (discount or cash back) from the platform myself. It’s a win-win!