
RESOURCES. We’ve curated list of our favorite systems, and apps that will help to keep you productive and accountable in your business. Contains some affiliate links.
DOMAIN
WEBSITE PLATFORM
INFORMATIONAL PLATFORMS
- WordPress – A blogging and website platform.
- Squarespace – Professional website builder for your business.
E-COMMERCE WEBSITE PLATFORMS
- Storenvy – A shopping cart store and marketplace all in one
- Shopify – Build an online store for your products
- Etsy – Online marketplace. Perfect for crafts and handmade goods.
- BigCommerce – All in one e-commerce platform
- Big Cartel – Indie online marketplace
- Society 6 – Sell your original artwork
- Casetify – Put your artwork on phone cases and more
SOCIAL MEDIA
- Facebook – Aside from having a personal page, a business page on Facebook gives your customers a place to find you.
- Instagram – Show a different side of your biz. Share behind the scenes photos, sneak peeks and promotions.
- Pinterest – Create themed boards using your products or services. Pin your products!
- Googe+ – Discover others in your network.
- Youtube – Create videos and vlogs to show your customer what you and your biz are about.
- Tumblr – Great pictorial blog. Especially attractive to younger markets.
- Periscope – Live stream videos and chat with your customers.
- Snapchat – Fun mini videos to show your customers behind the scenes footage.
- LinkedIn – Just like Facebook but strictly professional. Grow your network and connections.
PHOTO EDITING
INVENTORY / VENDORS
Where online boutiques find inventory for their stores. Check your local fashion and accessory districts for local sales reps and showrooms.
- Aliexpress – Marketplace for clothing, electronics, accessories and hair!
- Alibaba – The parent company to Aliexpress. Go here for quantities.
- DHGate – One of the largest marketplaces for just about everything
- Dresslink – Trendy clothing, shoes and accessories for women
- Pink Town USA – Urban Jewelry Wholesale
- Tundra – Lots of everything!
- Faire – A melting pot of unique finds
- Creative Co-Op – Home Decor and Fashion Accessories
PAYMENT PROCESSOR
- Square – Credit Card processor.
- CashApp – Powered by Square.
- Paypal – Most popular online payment solution for making and receiving payments.
- Stripe – Newer payment processor. Deposits funds directly to your bank account on scheduled days.
- Google Wallet – Easy to use and convenient. Send and receive payments from email or mobile devices. Debit card included.
- Braintree – Accept payments online and on your mobile device.
CLIENT MANAGEMENT
SHIPPING
- USPS – United States Postal Service. Sign up with a business account.
- FedEx – Shipping solution for business owners.
- DHL – Small business shipping solutions.
- Stamps – One of my favorite ways to ship items online. Receive a small discount on each package with your biz account.
- Paypal Shipping – Easy way to ship one item at a time without going to the post office. Ship multiple items using your Paypal account.
SHRINK URLS
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
EMAIL MARKETING
- Mailchimp – Create newsletters, automations and manage your subscribers.
STOCK PHOTOS
- CreateHer – (membership)
- Haute Stock (membership)
- Ivory Mix (free)
- Kate Max Stock (membership)
- Pexels (free)
- Pixabay (free)
- SC StockShop (purchase)
- Stock Snap (free)
- Unsplash (free)
- Nappy (free)
- Mocha Stock (membership)
- TONL (membership)
- Pixels In Colour (membership)
- Picha Stock (membership)
- WOC in Tech (free)
- She Bold Stock (membership)
- Shots by Priiincesss (free)
- Diversity Photos (membership)