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Small Business Essentials
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Jennifer Sutton
If you run a small business, here are some great resources. As a former small business owner, these have been used and tested by me.
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Supplies
There are cuter poly bags, but if you need plain ones then grab these. They are excellent quality.
Famagic 200pcs Poly Mailers 10x13 Inch Shipping Bags Black Shipping Envelopes Self Seal Mailers Bags Waterproof and Tear-Proof Packaging Bags
I have this and use it for personal and professional use. I’ve been very happy with it.
Brother QL-1110NWB Wide Format, Postage and Barcode Professional Thermal Monochrome Label Printer with Wireless Connectivity
If you take flatlays then Hoop Mama backdrops are perfect for your needs.
Photography Backgrounds
Great prices on dtf and screen prints.
DTF and Screen Prints
Fits your laser and hat patch needs.
Laser Shop and Hat Patches
Product photography is an important aspect of small business.
MUNBYN Portable Photo Studio Box 12"x12"
If you ship items to customers then a thermal printer will save you so much time and money.
MUNBYN Bluetooth Thermal Label Printer 941B, Wireless 300DPI 4x6 Shipping Label Printer for Small Business, Compatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, PC, Ebay, Amazon, Shopify, Etsy, USPS (White)
These labels make peeling and sticking to your poly bags or boxes a breeze.
MUNBYN Thermal Direct Shipping Labels 4x6
Websites/Apps
This app is great for editing videos for your social media.
CapCut | All-in-one video editor & graphic design tool driven by AI
This website is useful for all graphics and is user friendly. I use it probably every day.
Canva: Visual Suite for Everyone
I’ve had several people recommend this for digital products. I had one myself and I felt like it was user friendly and a great option.
Payhip
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They have great stock photos to use in your social media posts.
Pexels
If you need stock photos, this site is wonderful.
Unsplash
This is a paid site, but it has wonderful resources especially for faceless companies.
Content Cave: Content Creation Services - Social Media
This is one of the easiest email platforms there is. If you’re a beginner, I’d start here.
Mailchimp
I personally used this when I had an online store.
Shopify
Business Tools
This is a great tool kit for those that use canva as a seller.
Canva ToolKit: Must-Know Features for Creative Sellers
These done for you spreadsheets help you keep up with vital information for taxes. They integrate with different platforms.
Paper and Spark
Take this course to learn to utilize AI for your business.
Turn Down The Hustle with AI
If you use Shopify and need more options for products, then this course helps you understand infinite options.
Unlimited Product Customization with Infinite Options on Shopify
This course helps you set up and learn to manage your business vip.
VIP + Me Workshop
Learn how to create a free website from scratch.
Google Sites & Systems
Utilize Pinterest for your small business.
Grow Your Touchpoints: Pinterest for E-Commerce Sellers
Streamline your inbox and boost efficiency.
Inbox Zero: Tidy Up Your Gmail Workflow
SEO basics training.
SEO: Organically Grow Your Business Over Time
