The low-cost (or free!), Game-Changer resources for business we love 😍
Below are our favourite resources and online tools we use everyday and recommend to our clients. We will continue to add to this list as we uncover new tools and resources – so keep this bookmarked! Some are affiliate links, where if you make a purchase we will receive a small kick-back for referring you. These are marked with an *
Creative Tools
- Canva* - The number one platform to create visuals easily and quickly online for your business. Free to get started with premium upgrade.
- Affinity Suite - Our recommended alternative to Photoshop & InDesign - one upfront cost with no ongoing subscription!
- Envato Elements* - Royalty-free stock images, photos, plugins, templates and more, use as much as you like with one small fee.
- YouTube Studio - Free resources for video creators, access their audio library
Marketing
- Google Business - Get your local business found on Google and maps for searches in your area and show case customer reviews
- Facebook Business Manager - Schedule posts, manage ads and track progress across both Instagram and Facebook
- Google Analytics- track visitors/user activity on your website or app
- Google Search Console - optimise your site for search
- Brevo (formerly SendInBlue* - A streamlined email delivery system, excellent for transactional emails and its emerging marketing platform with automations is really good too. Much more affordable for automated/email drip campaigns than the bigger email systems and our recommendations for smaller lists & those getting started!
- MailChimp - A user-friendly, comprehensive email list platform to distribute newsletters and automated email sequences, including eCommerce remarketing.
Automation
- Facebook Business Manager - Schedule posts, manage ads and track progress across both Instagram and Facebook
- Google Analytics- track visitors/user activity on your website or app
- Google Search Console - optimise your site for search
Productivity
Accounting & Legal
Learning resources for business
- Our Blog! - Real world website tips for Australian entrepenuers and small businesses getting started online
- Blueprint - Courses and information from Meta to get started on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp
- Grow with Google - free information and courses to get started online
- Youtube Creators - everything you need to get started making videos for your business on YouTube
- Paypal Business Resource Centre - Resources, tips and information for businesses getting started online with Paypal
Website platforms
Looking for some help getting started?
Even with all these amazing resources, starting out online can be overwhelming! If you’d like to chat with us about what might suit your business, please get in touch for a free 30 minute consultation. We use these tools everyday with a range of clients, so know how to maximise their potential!
