Tools I Recommend

For the Office

• Zoom – easy video conferencing
• Acuity Scheduling – Any easy to use online booking system that works for any type of business and budget
• Canva for creating my graphics
• Loomly – Social media content calendar and scheduler
• Dubsado – This all-in-one program is everything you need for running your business no matter what your budget it
• G-Suite – The best way to manage your office on the go from Word docs to Spreadsheets to PowerPoints and more!
• QuickBooks – The only way to go for managing your business finances and their phone support is amazing!
• 1Password – Stop stressing about your passwords or worse forgetting them completely with this free mobile app
• Trello – Easy to use project management system that fits every budget and every project
• Interact Quiz – Grow your leads with this easy to use quiz generator
• Member Vault – The easiest way to sell online courses, memberships, and other digital products…best part is, no extra processing fees

For Websites

• Buy your domain name (your URL) at Name.com
• Looking for web hosting? SiteGround
• Need a WordPress theme? Divi WordPress theme
• A guide on how to build a website on WordPress
• Looking for a course? WordPress made Stupid Easy
• Need a template for your privacy policy? Grab this Privacy policy template

Live Broadcasting

• Want to easily share your screen & craft a show like Ed Talk TV? Use Ecamm Live
• Need to bring guests onto your broadcast? Grab Skype Recorder (must use with Ecamm Live)
• Webcam
• Selfie stick tripod
• Lighting kit
• Portable ring light
• Use Vimeo for saving all your videos (way better than YouTube)

Self Development

• Learn about business insurance
• Start creating your business plan
• Every freelancer: Check out Freelancers Union
• Find business advisors SCORE, SBA, SBDC
• Help protect you & your business by getting an EIN
• Here are some business templates 
• Copyright terms you should know even if you are not a writer
• Growing relationships – A great resource by Kyle Gray
• Books you should be reading when starting a business
• Podcasts Ed is listening to
• The ultimate home office setup guide