Let’s play a game. If I guess one thing right about you, then you’ll have to accept my free gift!
So, my first guess is that you either run a business selling natural, organic products from your home, or you’re thinking of starting.
My second guess? You’re in this alone – you don’t have the resources to hire a team or outsource services like graphic design, bookkeeping or marketing.
My third guess? Your computer is the most important resource you have, and it houses your entire business – social media posts, product photos, website, customer information etc.
Well, did I get one thing right? Yaay! Stick to the end to receive my special gift to you – I promise, it’s a great, no-fluff resource to help you execute your project, and hit 6-figures doing what you love.
I compiled a list of free computer tools every solo entrepreneur in the natural products niche must have. Feel free to share this article with a fellow crafter!
App #1 : Google Drive.
Google Drive is a cloud-based storage solution that provides access to all your files from anywhere with an internet connection. This means you mustn’t have to carry around your laptop everywhere.
You can store all your photos, videos, blog posts, and resources in one place, and forget about the possibility of accidentally deleting something (Phew!)
With Google Drive, you can store, share and collaborate on files with others in real-time. The free plan comes with 15 GB of storage, which should be more than enough for most solo entrepreneurs.
App #2 : Trello
Call me psychic, but I can also guess that running your business isn’t the only thing you have on your plate. You’re probably juggling it with family, school, a full-time job or another side-hustle.
Trello is a project management tool that helps you organize your projects and tasks in a visual way.
It is perfect for solo entrepreneurs who need to keep track of their work and to-do lists. This comes in handy for those days when the confusion sets in and you just don’t know where to start. (We’ve all been there)
Trello boards can be customized to fit your needs, making it a flexible and user-friendly tool.
App #3 : Canva
You’ve probably already labeled me “that girl who keeps talking about Canva”. I can’t emphasize more how helpful this app is for natural products entrepreneurs like us.
Canva is a graphic design tool that helps you create beautiful graphics, designs, and presentations.
It’s perfect for solo entrepreneurs who need to create visual content for their business but don’t have the time or expertise to use more complex graphic design software.
Here’s more info on that : 3 Ways Canva Can Save Your Time, Money And Energy In Your Natural Products Business
App #4 : Combin Scheduler
Combin Scheduler is an Instagram only social media management tool that helps you manage your IG account and schedule your posts.
If you’re subscribed to our email content, you would know why an IG content scheduling app is a must-have in your business.
Unless you want to make your journey to 6-figures painstakingly hard, I suggest you get Combin, and subscribe to our exclusive email content.
App #5 : Evernote
Evernote is a note-taking tool that helps you keep track of your ideas, thoughts, and notes in one place. I’ve been using this note-taking app for the past 5 years.
Writing product formulations, photography ideas, drafting product descriptions for your eCommerce, drafting messages asking for collabos with other entrepreneurs, etc.
It’s perfect for solo entrepreneurs who need to stay organized and remember important information.
Evernote is cloud-based too – it can be accessed from any device, making it easy to take notes and access your information when you need it.
App #6 : Mailchimp
Mailchimp is an email marketing tool that helps you create, send and manage your email campaigns.
With Mailchimp, you can create beautiful emails, automate your email campaigns, and track your results.
The free plan includes up to 2,000 subscribers and 10,000 emails per month.
App #7 : Grammarly
Just because you run a home-based business doesn’t mean you’re excused to be sloppy and unprofessional.
Grammarly is a great writing tool that helps you improve your grammar, spelling, and writing style.
It’s particularly helpful when writing e-mail newsletters, product descriptions, long social media posts and more.
As a solo entrepreneur, it’s important to present yourself in a professional manner, and Grammarly can help you do that by checking your writing for errors and suggesting improvements.
App #8 : Google Sheets.
Look no further, this is the app I would recommend every beginner or inexperienced bookkeeper to use.
Google Sheets is the cloud version of Microsoft Excel and it’s great for managing sales, inventory, purchases and everything accounting.
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- The meaning of a product-based and service-based natural products business, and which one is better.
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