Inspiration + Tools + Other Cool Stuff

The Tools + Systems I Use

I am a believer in setting powerful financial and business 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.