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Shop Owner Eseentials
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items I've been running a business for 3 years. This is my list of tools I have found to be essential to run my small business day to day. To lighten the load, to educate, to optimize your time and money.
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Digital Tools
Words
Finance
Organisation
Digital Tools
I would be lost without these digital apps to help me run a business on the daily.
A literal saviour in small business. I can’t tell you how much time and money this has saved me. Plus, it’s FUN! I have no graphic design skills except for what I’ve learned from using Canva on the daily. I use it for everything creative in my busine... HOT TIP* the background remover tool in the photo editor is amazing!!
Canva
The easiest and most effective photo editor I’ve used. I love that the free version has everything I need to edit how I want to, as I never need to change much except lighting and grain. Also has preset options which is so handy for lots of photos!
Adobe Lightroom
Shopify is the most seamless and understandable website builder I have come across (and I’ve tried nearly all of them). As someone who had never built a website before, I was able to create an online store that I was really proud of and that reflecte...
Shopify
Create really high quality Polaroid effect photos from your camera roll. Seriously looks like you took it on a Instax camera.
Dazz Cam - Vintage Camera on the App Store
I was hesitant to pay for a video editing app. But after I lost one too many video edits in the Instagram Reels editor, I bit the bullet and haven't looked back. So easy to use and ability to export in 4K quality is great!
Splice: The Best Video Editing App
Words
Books and words that have given me knowledge and ignited something within me!
This took me a year to get through. Because it warranted taking your time. Each rule is to be considered. Simple, essential and motivating.
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
You must read this book in your lifetime. I come to this book when I'm too much in my head about things. A tool for the self to keep coming back to and evolving as a human experiencing life.
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself
I just loved this book. Written like you‘re speaking with a wise friend. Even if you’re not a professional writer, there was so much helpful and relatable advice that I could translate into what it's like to work for yourself.
Bird by Bird: Instructions on Writing and Life
Finance
Apps and services that have drastically improved my bookkeeping in small business. I hope they can help you too!
Zero fees business banking in Australia. Essential for business start up and beyond!
NAB Business Bank Account
Bookkeeping and accounting for wherever you business is at.
Xero
The app interface is so smooth and easy to use! The little square is easily transportable if your business moves around sometimes like mine. Comparable fees, no subscription cost for basic plan and the square itself is very affordable so you can get ...
Square | Solutions For Your Small, Medium & Large Business
Organisation
Everyone has different needs when it comes to planners and organisers. I've found the Migoals planner to be the only one I've consistently been able to effectively utilise. It helps me to keep track of my day to day across life and business, integrat...
Goal Digger Planner