Listen to today’s episode on My Tech Stack: Small Business Tools for Simplifying and Streamlining Your Business as a Busy Mama
Hey, Mama! When it comes to running a business with young children at home, you need systems and automations in place to help simplify the back end of your business. You need to set your business up in a way that doesn’t require you to always be available. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the small business tools I use in my business as a busy mama. These tools have helped me streamline and simplify my business, giving me the flexibility and time freedom I need as a busy mama.
Main Topics Covered in this Episode:
- Small business tools I use in my business
- Why I like these tools
- How I use these tools in my business
Resources Mentioned in the Episode:
- Life in Seasons 1:1 Coaching
- Dubsado (Save 20% on your first month or first year)
- ConvertKit (14-Day Free Trial)
- Podia
- ShowIt (30 Day Free Trial)
- Captivate.fm (7-Day Free Trial)
Email me at hello@mamaturnedmompreneur.com for a complete list of the small business tools listed in today’s episode.
Related Episodes and Blog Posts:
Small Business Tools to Simplify & Streamline Your Online Business as a Work from Home Mom
The key to building a successful online business in part-time hours as a busy mom is simplifying what you can in your business. You need systems and automations that will allow your business to continue to work for you even when you aren’t working. Continue reading to learn what small business tools I use to simplify and streamline my business.
Some of the links listed below are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Small Business Tools for Client Management
Google Workspace
Google Workspace is a huge part of my small business tools kit. I use Google Workspace for client correspondence via email and Google Drive to house all of my client deliverables. It’s so easy to share documents with clients and provide feedback on content through Google Drive.
Dubsado (Save 20% on your 1st month or year)
Dubsado is my client relationship management tool. Although Dubsado did have some issues with glitches last year, they’ve definitely redeemed themselves since then. I house all of my client contracts and invoices in Dubsado. It is also where all of my client inquiries are tracked, and client onboarding takes place. I have workflows set up in Dubsado to automate many of these processes without me being present.
Client Communication: Voxer & Telegram
Depending on whether I’m working with a 1:1 client or working with a group, I will alternate between Voxer and Telegram. I love Voxer for 1:1 client communication. Voxer is where I provide most coaching for my 1:1 clients. It’s such a fun app to use because it’s like using a walkie talkie. Telegram is a better option for group coaching because it provides a better user experience. With Telegram, if you miss any messages, the messages will leave off from where you last read a message.
Podia
Podia is a great platform for housing and selling digital products, such as courses. What I love about Podia is that it provides an interactive experience in which students can leave comments, and you can respond. I also love that it integrates with two of my other small business tools: Stripe and ConvertKit. It’s easy to use and set up your digital products on.
Stripe
Stripe is my preferred payment processor. Compared to most, it has lower processing fees and, unlike PayPal, they aren’t quick to side with the customer in a dispute. I’ve been with Stripe for almost 3 years, and I have never had an issue with it. I also like that it integrates with Dubsado, ConvertKit, and Podia, which helps with simplifying the backend of my business.
Small Business Tools for Marketing & Content Creation
ConvertKit (14-Day Free Trial)
When it comes to email service providers for email marketing, ConvertKit will forever be my #1 choice. ConvertKit was made for business owners. They have so many features, including sequences, segmentation, the ability to sell digital products and coaching sessions, landing pages, and so much more. I also love that this platform offers customization options to make your emails more on brand.
ShowIt (30-Day Free Trial)
I’ve tried just about every website builder, and ShowIt is by far the best and easiest to use. There is no coding involved and it supports you with integrating SEO throughout your website. It also integrates with WordPress for the blog portion of the website. Also, it is cost-effective compared to most other website builders.
Trello
My favorite project management tool is Trello. Trello makes the most sense for how my brain works, and it helps me stay organized when planning and creating content. I love the look and layout of Trello and how easy it is to use.
Captivate.fm (7-Day Free Trial)
If you have a podcast for your business or plan to start a podcast for your business, I highly recommend Captivate.fm for podcast hosting. Captivate was created for entrepreneurs who are monetizing their podcasts. This podcast hosting platform has so many great features, such as attribution links, dynamic ads, and more. They also frequently host free trainings and have excellent customer support.
Dubsado (Save 20% on your 1st month or year)
I also use Dubsado for my podcast guest management. I’ve been told repeatedly by guests that my guest management onboarding is by far the best they have seen. The best part is that it is all automated. It keeps everything organized and ensures that my guests know what is expected of them. I’m also able to collect all of the information I need for producing the guest interview.
Now, this isn’t an exhaustive list of all of the small business tools I use in my business, but these are the majority of them. If you want to hear about more of the tools I use, be sure to listen to this episode where I dive into a few more tools I use in my online business.
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Mama, are you tired of feeling stressed and overwhelmed trying to start and grow your online business with your babies at home? Are you over feeling frustrated with not having enough time to dedicate to growing your online business? Do you desire to build a profitable business while still being fully present for your children and pouring into yourself? Mama, you can build your dream business and be the wife and mama you want to be without burnout, and I’m going to show you exactly how. Tune in each week to the Mama Turned Mompreneur Podcast to learn business strategies made for mamas with babies and toddlers at home, how to grow your online business in part-time hours, and how to build a profitable business that fits your current season of life as a busy mama.
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