Free Small Business Resource Guide – [updated for 2021]
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**last update: January 12th, 2021
Welcome!
Welcome to my free small business resource guide. In this guide you’ll find resources and recommendations for completing everyday business-related tasks.
This guide contains free resource links, free trial recommendations, free product links, and links to recommended product and service reviews.
I’ve taken the time to test and review each service to provide first-hand, authentic recommendations and advice.
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Updated: January 12, 2021
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Small Business and marketing tools
Freelance Writing Professionals, Small Business Administrators, Small Business Marketers, Mental Health Professionals
Writing, marketing, social media
Free Writing tools
Keywords: Writing, Blogging, Copywriting, Ghostwriting, Social Media Writing, Business Writing
Instantly proofread your text! Correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Grammarly
ProwritingAid
Wordcounter
Copyscape
Kick Ass Headline Generator
HubSpot Blog Ideas Generator
customer relationship management
Free CRM tools
Keywords: CRM, Customer Experience, User Experience, Lead Generation, Customer Engagement, Customer Services
Improve your customer relationships!
HubSpot CRM
Insightly CRM
NIMBLE CRM – Free Trial
Stock Photos
Free Images and tools
Keywords: Creative Commons, Free Images, Free Stock Photos, Graphics, Infographics, Graphic Design
visually engage your audience.
Pexels
Unsplash
Pixabay
Creative Commons Library
Canva
social media marketing
Grow your social following!
Keywords: SMM, Social Media Management, Social Media Scheduling, Analytics, Followers, Fans, Thought-Leadership, Social Proof, Social Authority, Influencer Marketing, Collaboration, User-Generated Content
Improve your customer relationships!
Crowdfire
Zoho Social
Twitter Analytics
Recommended paid social media tools: Sprout Social, MeetEdgar, and Zoho Social.
SEO TOOLS
Free website traffic tools
Keywords: Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Backlinks, Analytics, On Page SEO, DoFollow, Rank, Domain Analysis, Domain Rank, Website Analytics, Website Authority
Boost Website performance
Ahrefs – Backlink Checker
Ubersuggest
Moz – Domain analysis index
Serpstat – Blog
blogging + web content
Educate your customers – generate marketing qualified leads!
Keywords: Blog, Blogging, Bloggers, Blog Content, Web Page Content, Content Marketing, Content Management Systems, Affiliate Marketing, Blog Tips, Blogging Tools, E-Commerce, Sales Funnel, MQL, Top of Funnel, Mid-Funnel, Bottom-of-Funnel, Customer Journey
Engage customers and leads with targeted content
Google Sites
Wix
Square
WordPress.com
WordPress.org
Medium
Recommended paid social media tools: Sprout Social, MeetEdgar, and Zoho Social.
marketing supplies + Signage
Free promotional tools
Keywords: Business Cards, Shipping Supplies, Merchant Services, Payment Processing
Build your brand
American ExpressComplimentary Signs and Supplies
USPS – Free Shipping Supplies
Personal Finance + Business accounting
Manage your personal and business finances
Keywords: Credit Report, Credit Repair, Credit Score, Credit Bureau, Disaster Assistance, COVID Assistance, COVID Relief, Economic Recovery, Business Accounting, Business Income, Contracting, 1099, W2, Income Tax, 1040, Schedule C.
Engage customers and leads with targeted content
annual credit report – free
transunion
Equifax
experian
small business administration – guaranteed business loans
SBA – Disaster assistance, economic injury loans
SBA – Federal Government Contracting – How to’s + Applications
-Learn to Succeed-
Success isn’t something that happens on accident – you need to learn and work hard to achieve success.
The links and resources provided on this page are one way we “pay it forward” for what we’ve learned from others in the past.
Wishing you all the best of luck!
-Michelle
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Business Blogging Services
According to HubSpot Marketing , business blogging is a great way to generate more visibility online for your business.
A business blog is a marketing channel that can educate, inform customers, and drive traffic to your website.
educate, inform, grow your audience
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Blog Posts
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Long-form content
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Short-form content
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Articles
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Listicles
Copywriting
Hiring a copywriter is one of the best ways to assign your brand a “voice” and consistently display that to your audience, followers, and customers.
Professionals at Workspace digital advise using a copywriter to reach your audience at the right time, using the right words, and the right tone of voice.
lead-generation, sales funnel, customer journey
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Blog Posts
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Social Media Posts
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Social Media Ads
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Whitepapers
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E-books
Ghostwriting
When you have a vision for your content but aren’t sure how to say the words, a ghostwriter is the best option for you.
Working with a ghostwriter makes it easy to get your message across with the help of a professional writer.
collaborate, website content, social media content
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Blogs
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Social Media Content
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Copywriting Content
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Ads
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Business Documents
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