Resources
This is a list of free and almost-free information. It is organized alphabetically, by category. Occasionally I’ll include something that costs a few hundred dollars, but only if I feel it is a real value for the money. I add to the list frequently, so check back. And if you know of a great resource that belongs on the list, please email me and I’ll check it out.
Branding Blogs
http://www.biggirlbranding.com/
Business Blogs (general)
http://www.WomeGrowBusiness.com
http://www.churchofthecustomer.com/
http://www.worksmartmompreneurs.com/blog/
http://escaping-mediocrity.com
http://smallbusinessideagenerator.com/
http://entrepreneurinmaking.com/
Email/Newsletter Services
Marketing Blogs & Sites
http://www.copyblogger.com/ (great info listed under “resources”)
http://www.thelaunchcoach.com (go to “services” for awesome free downloads)
http://www.creatingcustomerevangelists.com/testify/testify.pdf (awesome free eBook about creating customer loyalty)
Misc Information
http://theessentialbusinesshandbook.com/register/ (basic info on the different business types – Corp, LLC, etc…)
http://www.clker.com/ (totally free graphics)
http://www.dreamstime.com (really affordable stock photos and graphics)
http://www.blogtalkradio.com (start your own radio show or find shows that will help your biz grow)
http://www.fiverr. com/ (people offering all kinds of services for just $5.00 – for example video editing, tech issues, creating a banner)
Money
http://www.financiallysmitten.com
http://www.sba.gov/financialassistance/borrowers/guaranteed/mlp/index.html (SBA MicroLoans – maximum $35k)
Networking Groups
http://www.theentrepreneurconnection.com
http://www.savorthesuccess.com/
http://www.ladieswholaunch.com/
Organize Your Office/Life Blogs & Sites
http://www.oneorganizedbusiness.com
http://www.gothamorganizers.com/
http://www.getorganizednow.com/welcome.html
Public Speaking
http://www.coachlisab.com/resources.html (Lisa Braithwaite is an amzing speaking coach and she work via video)
PR Blogs & Sites
http://www.lizzyshawpr.com/ask-lizzy.htm (2 monthly calls where you can ask ANY questions you have – subscription is $99/month)
http://www.easyprsecrets.com/ (Get Melissa Cassera’s amazing free eBook)
http://www.publicitypros.net/?cat=111 (Ann Baker/Publicity Pros has a bunch of free downloads)
http://www.helpareporter.com/ (story/interview requests from reporters)
http://www.helpareporter.com/gb (gift bag item requests)
http://www.pitchrate.com/ (story/interview requests from reporters)
http://www.alumni.hbs.edu/careers/pitch/ (when you start, there is a “tip” for each section – you must close this in order to start typing your pitch. it’s a great guide and gives you a basic “elevator pitch” that you can then edit)
http://www.publicityinsider.com/index.asp
Product-Based Businesses
http://entreprenette.com/instantly-famous (Opportunities to get your products on TV or in films)
http://entreprenette.com Cool download “10 Simple and Powerful Steps to Starting Your Own Product Line” (Sarah knows her stuff!)
Selling
http://www.e-junkie.com/ shopping cart/ buy buttons so you can sell your downloads. starts at $5/month
Social Media Tools
http://www.tweepsearch.com/ (searches the bios of Twitter users)
Video Host Sites
Video/Vlogging Tools
https://payments.tokbox.com/ (video conferencing – free and “for fee” options)
http://cueprompter.com (onscreen prompter for the video interviews)
http://www.oovoo.com (split screen video chat recording)
http://jingproject.com/pro/ (captures your screen in a video format)
Website Tools/Add-0ns
http://wufoo.com/ (forms, online surveys, etc…)
http://www.jotform.com/ (forms, online surveys, etc…)
http://gickr.com/ (create an animation from pictures)
http://www.google.com/analytics/ (analyze your website traffic)
https://adwords.google.com.au/select/KeywordToolExternal (calculate the potential size of your market – get the total # of searches by search word & phrase)
