Tools like these make our lives so much easier!
I'll list my favourites below!
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How To Be A Handmade Boss - Steph Cole-Lewis
It wouldn't be a tool list without my bestselling book! If you have a handmade business and sell online, this textbook/workbook hybrid is the perfect place to start. Also great for a business pivot too!
Heart and Hustle - Patricia Bright
I've listened to this book twice now and it's a great read when you want a motivational tale of struggle to success
Words that sell - Richard Bayan
Such a great book for copywriting - partner also with 'Phrases that sell'
Phrases that sell - Richard Bayan
A great partner book to 'Words that sell'
This is marketing - Seth Godin
This is a great book for those who are totally new to marketing and want to see how the land lies and how to not be a sleazy marketer
I am my brand - Kubi Springer
One of those books that makes a topic of business so deep and meaningful - one to read if you want to know why brands are so important
Minimalism: A meaningful life
Ryan Nicodemus and Joshua Fields Millburn are the Go-to's when talking about how to simplify your life - but the reaosn why I love this book is because of how it relates to business and how to lead and build a minimalist business
Profit First - Mike Michalowicz
If you're not managing to pay yourself - you need to read this book!
Brazen - Julia Haart
This is the only book I think I ever cried whilst reading - SUCH an amazing tale of strength and courage all while learning about the life of Julia and how she escaped a life she hated
Get Rich Lucky Bitch - Denise DT
 I love Denise and have since joined Money Bootcamp because of what she puts forward in this book. If you love the Law of Attraction, you'll love this
The Big Leap - Gay Hendricks
This is a book I recommend my clients to read when they start hitting 5-figure months because it's something that holds people back time and time again. An important read for established businesses
In the FLO - Alissa Vitti
If you're someone who gets a period, you need to read this. I often wondered why at various times of the month I wasn't on top form, and now I plan my working month around what Alissa teaches
Build your own website - Shopify
If you want to build your own website - I ALWAYS recommend Shopify. It's easy, fast, effective and safe. Every website I've ever built has been through Shopify, and the personalisation options are great. They also have apps and experts to help if you need them. They're Customer service is 5* and help even with things outside their remit
Etsy SEO research - E-Rank
E-Rank in my option, is the best place to get reliable Etsy SEO data. Not only that but they allow you to use other related tools which really save you time and money
Keywords Everywhere
A great Chrome Extension for those looking to do keyword research on other sites apart from Etsy
Tripod
Additional camera phone lenses
YouTube filming camera
(Cheaper version) YouTube filming camera
Filming lights that clip onto desk
Product photography lights
Lightbox for small product photos
Overhead phone tripod (perfect for filming reels/videos or going live)
USB professional microphone
Phone clip-on microphone (for better audio with phone videos)
USB Webcam
My phone (BEST phone I've ever had)
My shipping label printer Dymo 4XL
Cheaper alternative to Dymo 4XL
Smaller Dymo to just print addresses and stickers
