Starting an online business can be intimidating, especially when it comes to choosing the right tools and resources to help you run it smoothly.
That's why I've created this resource because after spending so much of my time researching and trying, hopefully, I can save you some time, to go do more important things like make money!
This list are my recommendations as of 2024, and many are free!
I've personally tried and liked these tools and resources, and while I might earn a small commission as an affiliate, I wouldn't have anything on the list I wouldn't recommend.
I hope this list helps your business thrive, and I will be cheering and supporting all of your success!
AI
RightBlogger
If you’re a blogger, this tool will blow you away! It was created by bloggers for bloggers, and the creators are amazing people who want your success. It's not only going to help with your blogging, but currently there are 78 other tools, such as social media, bio, product descriptions, sales copy, Meta descriptions and on and on!
AI Copy Club
All I can say about this membership is Holy Cow! If you are even slightly interested in learning what AI can do to help you in your business, you will be blown away within 20 minutes of joining. I joined and immediately spent 2 hours amazed at the value! And the price is right too at $9 per month.
Marketing Magic
This is an entire dashboard of all your marketing problems solved! Use the link for a free trial
AI to $100k
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PageWheel
Are you an online coach? Course creator??
We discovered a program that will save you SO much time, money, stress!! 👉 From idea to creation, using AI technology.
👉 What used to take hours, even days, now takes minutes!!
It will publish your digital product – zero “Tech” experience required.
👉 Create your digital product with our AI platform.
👉 No coding knowledge needed, you don’t need to be an expert “funnel builder”!!
👉 It’s a plug-and-play platform!!
It will create sales pages, emails & ads – that only need minor edits!!👉 You aren’t going to start from scratch!
Blogging | SEO
RightBlogger
If you’re a blogger, this tool will blow you away! It was created by bloggers for bloggers, and the creators are amazing people who want your success. It's not only going to help with your blogging, but currently there are 78 other tools, such as social media, bio, product descriptions, sales copy, Meta descriptions and on and on!
Blogging Foundations
Whether you're a newbie or looking to refine your strategies, this course is tailored to meet you exactly where you are. I can say you would have a hard time finding a free course about blogging that will be this good!
Rank IQ
If you’re a blogger or about to start blogging, you will love this seo search tool! Follow the advice and you’ll be on your way to monetizing your passion.
WordPress
Learn WordPress for Bloggers
Get your site ready quickly so you can get on with the business of blogging. I'm a member of Diane's program and you will get all the help you need as she truly loves helping with WordPress!
The Creative Copy Club
The monthly membership for entrepreneurs looking to
write better sales and marketing copy
that connects with their audience and converts them
into buyers and raving fans.
Courses
Leoni Business Academy
Leonie Dawson’s Brilliant Biz & Life Academy is absolutely packed full of courses, workshops, workbooks and MORE. There's SO much goodness in there & SO many ways it can help you & your business buuuut doors are closing verrrrry soon!
So if you've been thinking of joining THE essential program for peeps wanting to start or grow their business… you need to act QUICKLY.
It's genuinely the most affordable, comprehensive & deliciously useful invention around for entrepreneurs!
ADvisory
Want to run Facebook Ads but have been wandering around in circles wondering where to go for trusted, proven advice?
Well, say goodbye to out of date videos on Youtube and asking for help in Facebook groups with regurgitated answers from people who don’t even know what a Pixel is.
We’ve partnered with Social Charlie to bring you ADvisory, the Facebook Ad Training program specifically designed for Coaches, Course Creators and Service Providers.
With checklists, workbooks, spreadsheets and strategies that Ad Managers drool over, it’s all here for you to take control of your Facebook Ads and grow your business with profitable Campaigns.
The Invisible Ad Funnel Playbook
The best $17 you will spend on your business! Meta ads don't have to be expensive, and with this strategy you will be everywhere in the feed for $10 per day in ad spend.
For all types of businesses! Don't want to set this up? I can do it for you! After purchasing the playbook, send me an email request and we can get you scheduled.
Biz Besties HeadQuarters
You don’t want more wasted hours building your business with slow results.
What you NEED and WANT is a simple way to build profitable connections and grow your business without spending more time or getting stuck in failed trial and error experiments.
Conversions for Clients
Learn how to become a Facebook Ads manager from Brandi Mowles. Brandi is the real-in-the-trenches Meta Ads expert. I'm a graduate from 2021, and her courses are so good, I'm in her OG certified program, and continue to call her my mentor.
Digital Marketing School
You are one step closer to building a #laptoplifestyle with well-paid, meaningful, flexible and challenging marketing work from home, set to your schedule!
This is a self-paced course to learn the fundamentals of online business and working as a freelance Marketing Assistant. (A real official job title)
You will learn the technical skills, strategies, and behind-the-scenes tasks to be able to book clients and work from anywhere! (Maybe it's more like your kitchen counter rather than Bali)
More importantly, this program sets you up to go beyond into higher-paid marketing manager roles and offer project rates.
client Gifts
Sugarwish
This is my favorite gift to give especially to clients. It’s so easy to order, they instantly get a message so perfect for last minute! And- it’s all about them picking what they love!
Old Timey Candy
I love me some candy! If you know an “older” person who would enjoy some nostalgia and candy combined- gift them an Abba Zabba!
Design
Creative Fabrica
Your one-stop shop for fonts, graphics, classes, images, and print on demand resources. From Creative Fabrica: “Our mission is to support all creative journeys, and we strive to ensure you find the design resources you
love, nurturing your creativity at every step of the way.”
Canva Clubhouse
Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a small business owner, or a marketing professional, The Canva Clubhouse membership is tailored to elevate your design skills and boost your business’s visual appeal. Pam will show you how to create Social Media images in minutes, make printables to sell or give away, and tips/tricks that will make your designs standout!
Ivory Mix
Effortlessly create social media content with over 500+ free templates to help you grow, be more profitable, and less busy.
Index to Inbox
This is your one-stop shop to not only learning email marketing, but it includes SEO training and resources! Emilee Mason will take care of you in her community with her email templates, trainings, and coaching
Liz Wilcox Email Templates
Are you always saying you are going to have an email list that you chat it up with? Let me introduce you to Liz Wilcox Email Membership. It's the easy peasy way to come up with ideas each and every week! And the price is right too at $9 per month.
Marketing Magic
Want a little AI help for your emails? This is the most robust AI answer to all things marketing. The creator and founder Menekse Stewart is IMO one of the smartest women in all things marketing, tech, AI and things I don't understand! Use the link for a free trial.
Free Images
Ivory Mix
Beautiful stock images so you don’t look like all the other content out there. There’s a paid membership that has oodles of resources for business owners. Templates, Mockups, Captions, Courses, and more images than you could possibly post in a year!
Pexels
You've probably realized that Google Photos and every other photo on the internet are not “free” to use anywhere. Some are, but I don't want you to get called out by an artist or receive one of those scary cease and desist letters because you used someone's photo of Killamanjaro. This site makes it very clear which images are free to use.
Mindset
Leonie
If you haven’t heard of Leonie Dawson, and you appreciate a no-nonsense, beautiful soul who’s all about empowering women, LGBTQ, Neurodivergent, AND-can give you a roadmap to millions-allow me to introduce you. 🙂
Make Quizzes
Interact
The easiest way to create a quiz for your business. All in one, templates, links, and tutorials.
PLR
Bizzy
Are you an online coach? Course creator??
We discovered a program that will save you SO much time, money, stress!! 👉 From idea to creation, using AI technology.
👉 What used to take hours, even days, now takes minutes!!
It will publish your digital product – zero “Tech” experience required.
👉 Create your digital product with our AI platform.
👉 No coding knowledge needed, you don’t need to be an expert “funnel builder”!!
👉 It’s a plug-and-play platform!!
It will create sales pages, emails & ads – that only need minor edits!!
👉 You aren’t going to start from scratch!
Creative Fabrica
They have an unlimited account that’s under $50? And you can download all you want for free. This site is unbelievable! Seriously, you have to see it to believe it. Template, Fonts, mock-ups, everything you can imagine to create business content, crafts, Etsy, Print on Demand. Consider yourself warned- if you don’t have time to lose-save it for a day off!
Ivory Mix
If you're only looking for PLR, this wouldn't be my “go-to”, but if you're looking for images, copy ideas, templates, courses, AND PLR sprinkled on top- this is it.
Spreadsheets
Not just any spreadsheets! These are beautiful, and after changing to your branding, you can turn around and sell these on Etsy, your website, or anywhere else online.
Don't worry if you have no idea how to use a spreadsheet. This membership comes with hands on training from Andreia and. There's even resources about selling on Etsy with mockups and all the information you need.
I've been a member since it launched in and I'm amazed at the value it provides!
Piggy Makes Bank
IIn a perfect world, you’d publish a daily article, create emails to converse with your audience, compile helpful reports, author e-books, provide intriguing downloads for your list growth and keep your social media looking fresh. Right? That’s an impossible task to ask a solopreneur. Especially if you have a family or another job. It’s an expensive task to ask a start-up and that’s a lot of resources wasted if you’re a large company.
Createful Journals
Unlock the secrets to PLR success with the Beyond the Blueprint eBook – your ultimate guide to navigating the world of Private Label Rights. Written by industry expert Sue Fleckenstein from Createful Journals, this comprehensive eBook is your roadmap to mastering PLR and building a profitable online business.
Whether you're a newbie looking to dip your toes into the PLR pool or a seasoned pro seeking fresh insights, The Beyond the Blueprint eBook has something for everyone. Packed with practical tips, actionable strategies, and real-world examples, this eBook will empower you to unleash the full potential of PLR and take your business to new heights.
Podcasting
Launch Your Podcast
All the support and training you need to launch your podcast in 5 days.
Passive Income
Spreadsheetables
Our main focus is not just teaching Google Sheets, although we do offer training in that area.
Instead, we aim to assist entrepreneurs in becoming more organized and productive while delivering immediate value to their customers.
Passive Income Ideas
Brainstorming products that align with your passionTailoring products specifically to your audience's needs and more!!
Mini Course Made Easy
Dreaming of Creating a Course but Stuck on Where to Begin? Let's Make It Happen! Mini Courses Made Easy helps you turn your knowledge into profit!
PageWheel
It will publish your digital product – zero “Tech” experience required.
👉 Create your digital product with our AI platform.
👉 No coding knowledge needed, you don’t need to be an expert “funnel builder”!!
👉 It’s a plug-and-play platform!!
It will create sales pages, emails & ads – that only need minor edits!!
👉 You aren’t going to start from scratch!
Social Media
Metricool
This is the best free social media tool I’ve found. One dashboard with all your channels, reports, analytics, and scheduling tools- so powerful!
Flick.com
Are you as confused by hashtags as the rest of us? This tool can schedule, organize, help with creating, and just about everything you could need for all of your Instagram content!
Social Media Gen X Facebook Group
This is my free community where you can get tips/tricks/training and inspiration, in a community of like-minded business owners like you!
Systems | Organizations
Spreadsheetables
Google Sheets are like Excel Spreadsheets, but simpler, shareable, and free. A lot of people use spreadsheets to organize client work, editorial planning, budgeting, or if you're my husband anything that requires writing a reminder, could use a spreadsheet.
Get Productive with Google Workspace
Top 40 Time Saving Google Hacks you wish you’d been using all along
Workflows and SOP'S!
It’s the step-by-step guide for women online business owners who who want to finally organize their business processes. Find process efficiencies to save time and money!
Honeybook
Save 25% with this link!
For Service providers. The easiest way to schedule, email, send contracts, invoice, and automate the entire process!
Trello
I love Trello. I like the way all the little cards look lined up and I really like dragging them around the board when I am changing things. (Especially moving a card to the done list) Some people use this as a client management system, others use it for everything! I use it for social media planning. Ask me how if you need ideas!
Notion
Notion is all the rage right now! If you like a clean, minimalist look without giving up robust functionality-you will love this!
Tech Tools
AppSumo
Oh boy! This is a fun place to spend an afternoon if you like new and cool business toys. Not actual toys you can hold, but systems, apps, and everything else under the sun to help your business work more efficiently. Watch for great offers too! I know some lucky folks that scored lifetime access to some of the best software on the market for peanuts.
Templates
Canva
Choose from 1000's of free templates for all of your designs!
Creative Fabrica
They have an unlimited account that’s under $50? And you can download all you want for free. This site is unbelievable! Seriously, you have to see it to believe it. Template, Fonts, mock-ups, everything you can imagine to create business content, crafts, Etsy, Print on Demand. Consider yourself warned- if you don’t have time to lose-save it for a day off!
Ivory Mix
One stop shop for all things images, templates, copy ideas, PLR, courses and a lot of it is free!
Website
NameCheap
You can't beat Namecheap for getting a cheap domain. Be careful because you might just end up with 30 or 40 domains like the rest of us online business owners! The customer service is outstanding, which is helpful for the tech stuff CNAMEs and DNS that I don't get.
Course creators, Digital products, coaches, and small business owners- If you've shopped around looking for a place like Kajabi, or GoHighLevel, but just can't spend $100 monthly, you have to try Shine Pages!
Get an all in one platform including course hosting, landing pages, funnels, email marketing, beautiful templates, in a simple drag and drop system. Without the sticker shock, and the customer service is the bomb-diggity.
Try it for 2 Weeks Free.
BigScoots
I’ve never experienced faster and friendlier customer service than with Bigscoots. This is where I have my wordpress site hosted.
WordPress DIY
Learn WordPress for beginners! Don't have a website yet? No worries-Diane has everything you will need to get your blog up in a weekend! She's passionate about helping you with all your WordPress questions and frustrations! Don't cry into your keyboard alone!