Business Resources
Services, Tools & Equipment We Love, Use And Recommend
Scheduling calendar & Video conferences
ACUITY SCHEDULING
Our FAVORITE calendar scheduling tool to book my consulting sessions. It’s an easy way for others to book time on your calendar and pay you for the time booked seamlessly through one tool.
Your clients get email confirmations, reminders and our favorite…Acuity integrates seamlessly with my other favorite tools such as ZOOM and Google Calendar.
Zoom
Our FAVORITE tool for Video Conferencing and recording our client meetings, group coaching calls, and group trainings. We love that Zoom allows us to record audio, video or screen shares for quick tutorials.
Zoom also integrates with Google Calendar and Acuity scheduling system (Most recently I’ve been using it for webinars and hosting my FB Lives).
Video Recording & Image grabs
TECH SMITH / SNAG IT
This has been our GO TO program for snatching images, adding captions/notations and create desktop video tutorials.
It is a screenshot program that captures video display and audio output. I’ve used it for years and most recently use it to create video tutorials to share in SM and train my team.
Loom
Loom is a new kind of work communication tool that helps you get your message across through instantly shareable video.
Loom is a new kind of work communication tool that helps you get your message across through instantly shareable video. It is a wonderful way to connect with your team seamlessly avoiding the endless back and forth emails!
Vimeo
Vimeo is what we use to host our VIDEOS (you need a host to park your videos to share in Convert Kit). Customize the branding to fit your business.
Vimeo is a video-sharing website in which users can upload, share and view videos. Set to private viewing and use the link for limited usage
Payroll
Gusto
Gusto is a cloud-hosted all-purpose solution combines top-notch payroll services with robust HR software, making it stand out from many payroll services. The software is easy to use and available in multiple service plans. You have the option to use it only as payroll software or to get a full HR software solution out of it too.
Intuit
Intuit Payroll is a powerful yet affordable payroll solution. With Intuit Payroll, you can easily pay employees on time and accurately without complicated process. The system is also lauded for its top class support from live experts.
Trinet
TriNet is a professional employer organization that provides small and medium-size businesses (SMBs) with full-service HR solutions tailored by industry. Trinet is excellent in providing services and decreasing the time it would take to complete paperwork and filing.
Accounting & Hosting
Quickbooks Desktop hosted in the cloud
If your business has job costing or inventory needs, QuickBooks Desktop is the best option for you. You’ll appreciate its functionality, ease of use and the availability of support not only from Intuit, but from accountants, bookkeepers and a variety of online resources, as well.
Swizznet Hosted Accounting solutions
Swizznet is the premier hosting solution provider for Sage, tax software and QuickBooks in the cloud. Its enterprise hosted accounting services provide anytime access to the full desktop software. Swizznet has revolutionized the way we do business. It has allowed us to improve our work efficiency and provide superior customer service.
Trapp
Trapp Technology provides innovative solutions to your most complex cloud, voice, security, and IT challenges. Trapp Technology’s services are designed to appeal to the growing number of small- to medium-sized businesses looking to implement solutions that reduce the total cost of ownership, align with internal resources, and leverage the skills and support necessary to achieve business goals.
File Storage & Sharing
DropBox
Dropbox is a cloud storage service that lets you save files online and sync them to your devices. You can store and share files, collaborate on projects, and bring your best ideas to life—whether you're working alone or with colleagues and clients. With Dropbox, all your files are backed up to the cloud and available online.
Box
Box is a cloud storage service same as Dropbox. You can upload files—documents, videos, photos, etc.—to the service from your phone, tablet or computer. Then you can access those files anywhere. Think of it as a floating hard drive that’s connected to all your devices.
Google Drive
Google Drive is a free service from Google that allows you to store files online and access them anywhere using the cloud. Google Drive also gives you access to free web-based applications for creating documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more.
Project Management System
Asana
Our Favorite project management system to keep the team organized, on track and running the business with EASE!. It’s the easiest way for teams to manage projects & tasks. Organize your work, Share and manage a team calendar, Manage tasks, reduce email and view a project dashboard plus so much more. Join for FREE.
Website Platform & Domain Host
SquareSpace
Squarespace, a do-it-yourself website builder, blogging platform and hosting service, lets businesses of all types create professional websites with the service's user-friendly drag-and-drop interface.
GoDaddy
GoDaddy is one of the largest and trusted domain registrar that empowers people like you with creative ideas to succeed online. It is a platform that provides many services, from domains to hosting. Godaddy’s easy domain search tool and domain name generator tools helps you find the perfect website address for your business.