Inspiration + Tools + Other Cool Stuff
The Business Yoginis Manifesto
Print it, put it up over your desk, allow the manifesto to inspire your own!! It’s a gift for you… download it by clicking here.
Get Calm and Visualize Your Success
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The Tools + Systems I Use
I am a believer in setting powerful intentions and then supporting them with good systems. These are the basic systems and applications that have served me well in my business. I love each of them and they are pure pleasure to use.
Bookfresh – My client scheduling tool. Two things I love, 1. It integrates beautifully with iCal and 2. It sends out automated appointment confirmations, reminders, and, it asks for reviews/testimonials periodically. It’s worth every bit of $20.00 per month.
BatchBook – My virtual address book and information-keeper. As my business grew, I started forgetting and losing things like, oh, phone numbers of my clients. Batch Book has been a god-send for me. I can keep notes on my clients so I remember what we’ve done, I know where contact information can be found, and I can run reports showing me all sorts of neat information, like, how many of my clients are from referrals (this year, 75% of my clients have come through referrals. I love knowing that!!)
Paypal – is there anything better than getting the email that says, “You’ve Got Money!”? I love Paypal – but there are drawbacks. I am currently exploring how Amazon Payments might work for my business going forward. But for a great way to take payments virtually, I have been delighted with Paypal.
Speaking of money, I like Money Works Cash Book instead of Intuit products – but I have scads of clients using (and loving) Outright and Freshbooks for billing and accounting. Do what’s easy, do what works – but please, just do it.
1 Shopping Cart – the online shopping cart for digital product delivery, like mp3′s and eGuides. It’s a bit pricey, but it’s easy to use.
Mad Mimi became my newsletter service of choice this year after battling with aWeber for over 2 years. I just couldn’t take it any more. I love Mad Mimi’s simple interface. The time I spend on my newsletter has easily been cut in half and really, who doesn’t love an app called Mad Mimi??
Vimeo hosts all my videos, Box is where I keep all the stuff I want to share with clients and classes, Skype hosts my business phone number and all my 1:1 calls, my classes are held via a conference line on nConnects, and I track my time using toggl. My MacBook Pro is my most prized business possession, allowing me to record videos, alter images, and enjoy the hell out of working online as I write and teach and coach.
Programs I recommend*
Are you writing a book? Me too!! And one of the programs that I ordered to help me with the technical details of writing a book plan is Danielle LaPorte’s Big Beautiful Book Plan. I’m enthralled with it. This is an affiliate link, meaning I get a small commission if you purchase through this link, but you know? I would never be an affiliate for something that wasn’t truly awesome.
You can buy the program here: BIG BEAUTIFUL BOOK PLAN
Does the world “sales” give you the creeps? My fellow coach, Sue Kasson, runs an amazing program helping solo business women get cozy with closing the deal. She has a ton of experience in sales and will teach you how to talk about your work in a very non-ick way.
To sign up for Zero Stress Selling, click here: RELAX INTO SALES
Books I Adore
Mindful Practices
Taking the Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits and Fears
By Pema Chodron
The Places that Scare You – A Guide to Fearlessness
By Pema Chodron
Turning the Mind Into an Ally
By: Sakyong Mipham
Full Catastrophe Living: Using the Wisdom of Your Body and Mind to Face Stress, Pain, and Illness
By Jon Kabat-Zinn
Inspiration + Personal Development
The Language of Emotions
By Karla McLaren
Finding Your Own North Star: Claiming the Life You Were Meant to Live
By Martha Beck
Steering by Starlight: The Science and Magic of Finding Your Destiny
By Martha Beck PhD
Leadership
Ruling Your World
By Sakyong Mipham
The Mindful Leader: Awakening Your Natural Management Skills Through Mindfulness Meditation
By Michael Carroll
A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
By Daniel H. Pink
The New Success Story
The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born. It’s Grown. Here’s How.
By Daniel Coyle
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
By Daniel H. Pink
The Big Moo: Stop Trying to Be Perfect and Start Being Remarkable
By The Group of 33
Living with Purpose
Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation
by Parker J. Palmer
The Power of Purpose: Creating Meaning in Your Life and Work
By Richard J Leider
*Note, these programs are affiliate programs – I make a small commission if you purchase one of these programs through the link I provide. I never promote programs that I don’t believe in or that I haven’t gone through – it wouldn’t be a resource on my site if I didn’t think it was awesome and worthwhile for you to check out!
