Consulting Business Resources
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Recommended Consulting Business Tools
The consulting business resources shared will help you operate a very efficient consulting practice. All resources are either currently utilized in our consulting practice or come highly recommended. We recommend bookmarking this page for you to refer to often.
Understanding Where To Start
U.S. Small business association
U.S. Governmental agency that provides support and resources to entrepreneurs and small businesses.(Free resources)
Non profit organization that provides free business mentoring services to prospective and established business owners. (Free resources)
Building Your Website
Purchase your website domain here. (Starting at $12/year)
Additional option to purchase your website domain here (Starting at $9/year).
Platform to build your website. I’ve used WordPress for all my websites. There is a learning curve if you will be navigating it solo. Here’s a great tutorial video. (Free to download)
Highly recommended website platform. Easier to navigate for beginners than WordPress. (Starting at 23/month for business account)
Website that hosts your domain and it’s contents. A host is important to store your website files. (Starting at $2.75/month)
A plugin for WordPress users that allows you to access conversion focused themes, lead generation tools, landing pages and other website functions to make your website standout! I utilize ThriveThemes for all my websites. (Starting at $19/month)
Building and Designing Your Brand
Online photo editing and design service. Great tool for content development. (Free option available/ Upgraded account recommended)
Graphic design tool for non-designers as well as professionals. From business brochures to designing your book cover, Canva is the place for all your business marketing needs! (Free account option/ Upgraded account recommended)
Managing & Automating Emails
G-Suite (Google service)
Package of cloud based services including productivity and collaboration tools. G-Suite is also the service I utilize for my email domains. (Email set up Starting at $6/user/month)
Email service provider that collects emails and creates automated email campaigns. This software is great for monthly newsletters. (Free account option/Upgrade as your list grows)
Email collection and email marketing platform. Great templates to design and send monthly newsletters. (Free account options)
Managing Finances and Collecting Payment
Accounting software designed to manage payroll, inventory, sales, and other small business needs.
Legal Assistance and Contracts
Online legal technology platform that helps customers create an array of legal documents without having to necessarily hire a lawyer.
Platform that provides electronic signature technology and digital transaction management services for facilitating electronic exchange of contracts and signed documents.
Building an Educational Video Series
Online learning platform for customers to create and teach online courses.
Recording Your Screen For Training
Software that allows you to capture audio and video on your computer.
Webinars & Live Meetings
Remote conferencing services
Webinar platform that records webinars to later be shared with audience.
Scheduling Appointments
Scheduling software aimed to save time, accelerate sales, and improve service quality.
Online scheduling and CRM software that manages schedules and client appointments.
Time management and scheduling calendar service.
Keeping Your Consulting Business Organized
Web based project management application that helps business owners stay on track of projects and improve productivity.
A collaboration tool that organizes your projects and provides real time feedback on the progress of your projects.
Online time management app that assists the user in completing most important goals.
Everyday Business Tools
Send virtual faxes!
Building Your Team
Freelancing platform were businesses and independent professionals collaborate.
Online marketplace for freelancers
Internship marketplace specializing in helping students and young professionals find the right career.
Organizations
The Society of Professional Consultants
National Society of of Certified Healthcare Business Consultants
Disclosure: Please note that some of the link listed are affiliate links and at no additional cost to you we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase. Please understand we have experience with all of these companies and we recommend them because they are helpful and useful not because of the small commission we make if you decide to make a purchase. Please do not spend any money on any of these products unless they will be beneficial to your business and help you achieve your goals.
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