Online Business Tools for Solopreneurs
Here is a collection of tools that I use in my business, online course creation & more. It’s not exhaustive, feel free to contact me kerstin@fluentlanguage.co.uk if you are curious about anything else. There are affiliate links used here, which I marked with a *.
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Website Builder： Squarespace
I have been a Squarespace customer from day 1, and I love them as a website builder.
Easy to use, flexible, simple, and no need to worry about hosting or update plugins.
Newsletter: ConvertKit*
Designed with solopreneurs in mind, ConvertKit is a solid email marketing tool including automations, sign-up forms and landing pages.
Graphics:
Canva
Promo graphics, course logos, social media, email headers…Canva is a must-have for making pretty things.
Very solid free version so you can fully use this from day 1.
Booking System： Book Like a Boss*
This is a GREAT calendar tool to help you get booked for paid and free sessions, and even group bookings!
Works really well with Google Calendar.
Online Courses： Teachable
I have used Teachable for 7+ years and love the student experience inside the courses.
There are some aspects I’m conflicted about, so this is a 1/2 recommendation.
Taking Payments: Thrivecart*
ThriveCart integrates nicely with my course host and my email marketing software. Not perfect, but a great option if you need to take payments online. It’s a lifetime deal so you only pay once!
Here’s a list of other little things I use:
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Notion to manage all my projects & to-dos
Hey for my day-to-day email. No inbox chaos.
Convertbox* for pop-ups and temporary content like discounts.
Appsumo* for great software deals. It’s where I found Book Like a Boss!
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Great Apps： Setapp
If you use a Mac, you will love Setapp! It’s a collection of apps to make life just a little bit better. My favourites are BusyCal calendar, Paste, and Bartender.
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Productivity: FocusMate
An online co-working club with people from around the world, and sessions starting every 15 minutes.
This will help you get work done. Referral link - free months for you and me!
People I Learn From
I do not believe that we should be scared of our “competition”, so I’m very happy to link to people who also support online business owners. Plus, I want you to know who influenced me so you can get a sense of what I am like, too.
Lizzy Goddard*
Online business strategist with a focus on multi-offer business. I’m proud to say I side-hustle as an assistant coach working in Lizzy’s team. I’ve learnt a lot from her.
Ruth Poundwhite*
Ruth’s focus is on running your business in a soulful way that honours your feelings and fears as much as your ambitious goals.
Laura Robinson*
What I love about Laura is her remarkable ability to be her full self in all aspects of her business: funny, laid-back, and flipping great at marketing.
Liz Wilcox
Liz is an email marketing expert and runs a low-cost subscription full of newsletter ideas and strategy. I’ve been a subscriber for many years.