Tools & Resources for Online Business Owners

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Hand-picked tools and resources - tried and tested - for every stage of business.

Skip the endless Google searches. Our tried & true resources.

My – and my clients’ – businesses could not run without these tools, software, and resources.

No matter where you’re at along your business journey, the right tools can save you time, reduce stress, and even automate some of your processes.

The trick is knowing which ones to use (not only for your business, but for your stage of business).

The tools I’m recommending below have been personally tested – and are being used – by myself or my clients in our businesses.

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For Email Marketing + List Building

MailerLite

Free for up to 1,000 subs

MailerLite is an excellent option for small business owners who want to streamline their email strategy without the overwhelm. With its user-friendly interface and robust features, plus, their 24/7 support ensures you never feel stuck on your email journey. Give it a try with a FREE account for up to 1000 subscribers (and a 30-day free trial of their premium features) and watch your email list grow.

ActiveCampaign

Great for small business

With its powerful features and intuitive interface, ActiveCampaign is my FAVE platform to create personalised and targeted email campaigns that convert. Whether you’re a solopreneur or a small business owner, ActiveCampaign offers the tools you need to engage and nurture your audience. Tip: The Marketing Lite plan is made specifically for individuals and small teams just starting their business.

For Websites

Namecheap

.com domain for $5.98

True to its name, Namecheap offers competitive prices and an extensive range of domain options to suit your business needs. Their user-friendly interface makes it a breeze to search for and secure the perfect domain name. We buy all our domains from Namecheap.

Elementor

Only $59/Year

Elementor is the page builder I swear by. Visualise & build your website from top to bottom. Drag & drop any widget or section onto your canvas – zero coding required. Elementor is designed to work on WordPress websites. (This website is created using Elementor).

Élevae

my favourite stock photo site

No more spending hours sifting through stock sites for photos & videos that actually fit your brand. Élevae (formally Social Squares) is my favourite place to go for professional stock photos to use in my business. (In fact, most of the photo on this site and the blog are from Élevae.)

For Selling + Teaching

Kajabi

14 Day Free Trial

Kajabi empowers you to create all kinds of content to showcase what you know best, including online courses, coaching programs, podcasts, memberships, and more. Our clients love to use Kajabi in their business, and it provides a streamlined, branded experience for your students.

SamCart

7 Day Free Trial

SamCart is an eCommerce tool that provides a clean, seamless, and optimised checkout experience. It’s a client favourite because it’s easy to use and helps you drive results with customer-focused delivery.

ThriveCart

Lifetime Account

ThriveCart is a powerful eCommerce platform that my clients turn to for selling and hosting online courses and digital products. ThriveCart’s user-friendly interface makes it easy to create a branded platform while ensuring a smooth checkout experience for your customers.