Tools I Use

Tech Tools for Entrepreneurs

Alongside successful business owners is a set of tech tools that help them run their companies, communicate and collaborate, stay focused, and simply get things done. Here are some of my favorites.

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PRODUCTIVITY

When it’s time to get things done, these apps always come through.

EVERNOTE

If I want to remember it, I put it in Evernote. I throw in ideas, things I find on my Internet travels using the Web Clipper, blog post drafts, personal stuff, and more.

VISIT EVERNOTE

FOCUS KEEPER

A simple web-based Pomodoro Timer that keeps you on track. Count down clock helps if you like a visual of time passing.

VISIT FOCUS KEEPER

GOOGLE WORKSPACE

I love using Gmail, Google Tasks, Google Calendar, Google Docs, and other Workspace tools especially since they work seamlessly together. I can add an email directly from Gmail to Google Tasks or enter a to-do while in Google Calendar. Time-saver!

VISIT GOOGLE WORKSPACE

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ONETAB

I can’t live without this browser extension! I use it to save and organize multiple tabs (by date) into a single tab. That way, I don’t get distracted by a having too many tabs open.

VISIT ONETAB

RESCUETIME

RescueTime tracks how much time you spend on various apps and websites. And you can go nuclear by blocking distracting websites from all your devices so you can stay focused.

VISIT RESCUETIME

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BUSINESS

These tools do all the heavy lifting for me at work.

BITLY

Bitly is my go-to link shortener. It’s also a QR code generator, lets you manage Link-in-bio links, and makes it easy for you to track click-through rates.

VISIT BITLY

CALENDLY

Calendly makes is super easy to share my availability so clients and prospects can book time with me. That means no more back-and-forth emails trying to “find a time.” Bonus: Automatic reminders!

VISIT CALENDLY

Canva

If you own a business, you need visuals. Canva is a graphic design tool that lets you create banners, presentations, social media images, slide decks, templates, and so much more.

VISIT CANVA

Constant Contact

Constant Contact was the first email service provider I used. From email newsletters to drip campaigns to surveys to social posts, Constant Contact has got you covered. It has since added more features like robust reporting, social media posting, SMS texting, and AI content generator.

VISIT CONSTANT CONTACT

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Dropbox

Store all your digital assets in Dropbox like your Canva graphics or client contracts. You can also password protect docs that you share with others and set an expiration date. So many time-saving features too (like automated naming).

VISIT DROPBOX

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Freshbooks

Freshbooks is a cloud-based accounting software designed specifically for small business owners, freelancers, and self-employed people. I use it create estimates, proposals, and invoices for prospects and returning clients.

VISIT FRESHBOOKS

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Google Translate

Google Translate is a free translation tool that can translate text from one language to another. Very helpful when you’re traveling, and if you’re a subscriber to my newsletter, you know exactly why I use it!

VISIT GOOGLE TRANSLATE

LEADPAGES

LeadPages drag and drop templates make it super easy to create landing pages for my products, services, and more.

VISIT LEADPAGES

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Scannable

Stop those receipts you have from in-store purchases from piling up. Scan them with Scannable (an Evernote app) and send them to your preferred cloud storage provider.

VISIT SCANNABLE

lastpass

Have a gazillion passwords like I do? I can’t possibly remember them all. So I just remember one and let LastPass handle the rest.

VISIT LASTPASS

TRAINUAL

If you have a small business with a team of 5+ people, this app is for you. It’s one central location for employee onboarding, training, and SOPs. Game-changer.

Visit Trainual

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WordPress

There are many options for creating your blog or website. WordPress is mine. I’ve used it for years. Even though I’ve pivoted a couple times, WordPress is still in my toolkit.

VISIT WORDPRESS

PODCAST

These are the main tools I use to produce and edit my show, the Productivity Lovers Podcast.

BLUE YETI MIC

It may not be the fanciest mic on the block but the Blue Yeti USB microphone hasn’t failed me yet! It’s a popular and inexpensive “starter” microphone for podcasters and content creators like me.

GET BLUE YETI

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CASTOS

This podcast hosting platform rocks. It’s super easy to create and publish episodes, and track your listenership. Their audio editors are on top of their game, too.

VISIT CASTOS

ZOOM

Use it for online meetings, webinars, and virtual events (like my Thrive-Hive meetups!). It’s also a simple way to record the video portion of your podcasts. Easy and uncomplicated.

VISIT ZOOM

LIFESTYLE

These are the apps I reach for during my downtime.

AUDIBLE

I use Audible to get audiobooks when my library doesn’t have the book yet. Audible also has a nice selection of podcasts and free reads.

VISIT AUDIBLE

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BALANCE

I use Balance for guided meditations, breathing exercises, sleep stories, and soothing sounds. I love that even when I use the same meditation more than once, it’s a different experience each time.

VISIT BALANCE

DUOLINGO

Did I mention that I’m learning Spanish? And Italian. And chess too! Duolingo’s characters, Friends Quest, Daily Quests, and overall gamification son divertidisimos!

VISIT DUOLINGO

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HEALTH (ios)

This is the built-in health tracking app on my iPhone that lets me track all my health-related data. It’s not a fun app but it’s essential for me.

VISIT HEALTH IOS

LIBBY

Over the last few years, I’ve had a reading annual reading goal. That’s where Libby comes in. It’s a mobile app that lets me to borrow books from my local public library for free.

VISIT LIBBY