Tools To Grow Your Biz
If you’re anything like me, you’ve got big dreams, limited time, and about seventeen tabs open at once trying to figure out how to do it all. Whether you’re running a small business, managing a personal brand, or juggling side hustles in between school pickup and client calls, one thing’s for sure: the right tools can make all the difference.
I’ve gathered a few of my favorite resources that can help you simplify your systems, grow your audience, and stay organized without losing your mind.
Canva: Your Visual Secret Weapon
If you’re not already using Canva, stop what you’re doing and sign up. From social media posts to presentations and flyers, Canva makes you look like you’ve got a whole design team behind you. The templates are easy to customize, and once you’ve built a few branded layouts, you’ll save hours every week. Pro tip: upload your brand colors and fonts so every design stays on point.
Flowdesk: The Email Platform That Feels Like You
I’ve tried plenty of email platforms, and most of them either feel too corporate or too complicated. Flowdesk, on the other hand, feels like a dream. It’s pretty, easy to use, and lets you create beautiful emails that people actually want to open. You can automate your welcome sequence, nurture potential clients, or even launch a product without needing to be a tech expert.
Trello or Asana: Your New Business Brain
There’s nothing better than that feeling of checking things off a to-do list. Both Trello and Asana help you keep track of projects, deadlines, and collaborations. Whether you prefer a simple board view or detailed task lists, these tools make it easy to stay on top of everything from marketing campaigns to client onboarding.
Google Workspace: The Foundation of Your Operations
Think of Google Workspace as the digital version of your office. Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Gmail keep your files, emails, and calendars all in one place. I love creating shared folders for clients, tracking content ideas in Sheets, and using Docs for quick brainstorming. It’s affordable, secure, and perfect for staying organized as you grow.
Later or Planoly: Scheduling Made Simple
If you’re spending too much time posting on social media, it’s time to automate it. Later and Planoly let you batch-create content and schedule posts for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Pinterest. You can preview your grid, write captions ahead of time, and even track analytics so you know what’s working.
HoneyBook or Dubsado: Streamline Your Client Experience
These are perfect for service-based businesses. They handle contracts, invoices, proposals, and client communication all in one dashboard. Once you set up your workflows, everything runs on autopilot, saving you time and helping you look polished and professional.
ChatGPT: Your Creative Assistant in a Pinch
Yes, I had to include it! Whether you’re brainstorming content ideas, drafting an email, or writing your next blog post, AI tools can help you save hours. The key is to use it as your assistant, not your replacement. Give it direction, tweak the output, and let it help you get those creative juices flowing when you hit a wall.
Final Thoughts
Friend, you don’t need to have it all figured out today. Start with one or two tools that make sense for where you are right now. As you grow, your systems can grow with you. The goal isn’t to have the fanciest setup, it’s to have a simple one that works for you and helps you focus on what really matters: building something meaningful.
So go ahead, try one of these tools this week. Small steps lead to big results.
