Recommended business tools
As we went through the trial-and-error process of building an efficient operation, these are the tools that have made a difference for our business. We’re sharing them in the hope that they can help you too!
Disclosure: some of these tools are affiliate links, which means we may receive a small commission for any purchases you make at no additional cost to you.
For small business website:
Squarespace
With our whole site dedicated to Squarespace web design, it’s no surprise that this one is top on our list. Honestly we’re just mentioning it here to give you our promo code. Enter TAYLORNGUYEN10 at checkout to get 10% off.
For getting search traffic / SEO:
SEMRush
SEMRush is hands down the most comprehensive SEO tool in the market and the best one for keyword research, link building, and tracking. Their massive database allows you to mine ideas from your competitors’ keywords and backlinks. They also have a writing editor feature to help you optimize your content.
For invoicing and client project management:
Honeybook
If you have a service business, Honeybook can greatly simplify your client processes. Rather than having several tools (plus a bunch of Word docs), you can manage everything in Honeybook: scheduling, sending proposals, signing contracts and invoices, getting paid, project management, and more. If you want to elevate your client experience and save yourself some headaches, give Honeybook a try!
For contracts & website terms:
Contract Market
To run your business with protection, you need legal documents like service agreements and website terms and conditions. Contract Market is one of the few that offers legal document templates written by a Canadian lawyer for Canadian businesses. Check them out if you don’t already have legal documents in place!
For U.S. businesses, check out The Contract Shop →.
For email marketing:
ConvertKit
We used to dread creating email newsletters when using MailChimp, but switching to ConvertKit was a game-changer. Everything from creating emails, managing lists, to setting up automated sequences in ConvertKit is fuss-free and easy. At $9/mo to access automation features, it’s the perfect choice to start your first email list.
For list building:
Interact Quiz
Want to supercharge your number of subscribers? Try creating a quiz! Quizzes are super fun to create and take part in. We’re often asked which quiz tool to use, and we think Interact Quiz is the best. The tool is intuitive and integrates with many email marketing systems.