Biz Resources

When I launched my company, one of my goals was to have no staff, just some great freelancers and fantastic online services that would fit all of my business services needs. Here are a few of those services that I use. My intention is to help get you up and started in the areas where you need a little help. And ASK me if you have questions… I love talking about this stuff. Really.

*Official Disclaimer:
These links below are affiliate links, meaning I’ll receive some money for referring you when you buy them.

**Unofficial Disclaimer:I pay for all of these services because I use them and think they’re exactly what I need. If I change services, I’ll let you know. We’re smarter together…

 

Presentation Coach: Click here to visit Dyana Valentine.

Dyana is a force of nature! I knew the moment I met her I wanted her on my “team.” I hired her for Pitch Perfect when I first started the Women’s Business Socials to fine tune the message I wanted to share. That’s the beauty of the Pitch Perfect program, I got to talk on and on about what I thought it was. She has this uncanny ability to find the essence of what you’re trying to say and craft a new, precise and intriguing conversation to share.

 

 

 

Great All Around Business Inspiration: Chris Guillebeau’s Unconventional Guides

Like all good things on the internet, a friend forwarded me a link to Chris’s site. I was impressed from the moment I saw the website. I read the free “278 Days to Overnight Success”, then I ordered a few more of his pdf guides and signed up for his program on how to make an online info product. What I love about Chris is the authentic voice he uses in his writing. It feels like he’s talking with me… and that he writes about what has worked for him. It’s not theoretical, nor is it what he thinks is a good idea. He writes step by step what he does, and how you can do it too.

Newsletter Services:  CONSTANT CONTACT

I selected Constant Contact for my newsletter service after my list became more than a few thousand and it was the simplest to upload the email list and select from one of their formatted templates.

I wanted something clean and simple, you know, white on white. This is not the most sophisticated service available. But if you’re just starting off and have a few emails to a few thousands, this is a great resource. You could literally email out a newsletter tonight. Really.

Fax Number:

I had a client call me one day and ask if she could fax me the signed contract for some work. I said sure. I clicked on this page, signed up for a fax phone number, and emailed my client the number, within minutes. That’s how fast business moves sometimes. Now, here’s the beautiful part about this. I don’t use faxes very often, I don’t have a fax machine, and I can send and receive faxes from anywhere that I can check email. Simple, really affordable and easy to set up and maintain. That’s the kind of support I want.

Cloud Storage:      DROPBOX

So maybe you’ve heard about the “Cloud”, if not, it’s okay too. Really it’s like having an external hard drive that lives in space somewhere. (How’s that for un-technical!) So I use my cloud storage space to put files that I want backed up and to have available from any computer, anywhere in the world that I log in. So by files, I mean photos, video clips, contracts, workbooks, fliers and client letters…

There’s also a way to “share” files with other people as easy as clicking a button that says “Share.” So if you’re not able to send a friend or client a HUGE photo file to their email, you can save it to your Dropbox folder, and click SHARE which will send them an email with a link to just that file. It’s that simple. The free account gives you 2 GB of freespace.