My favorite business resources, all under one roof.
build your online business
For all things online biz, social media, and working from your laptop anywhere in the world, Natalie ‘The Suitcase Entrepreneur’ is your girl. Her beginner’s guide BYOB – Build Your Online Business, is a perfect start when you’re trying to figure out how the hell, exactly, you’re supposed to make money with your blog.
the unconventional guide to working for yourself
This guide is a great resource for anyone looking to escape the tyranny of a conventional working life, or anyone interested in setting up a microbusiness to earn additional income. Features include 8 Ways to earn at least $200/month, how to get paid for things you currently do for free, and the top 6 mistakes of entrepreneurship. Comes with a money back guarantee – sweet!
The Girl’s Guide To Web Design 
Need a website, but you’re broke and can’t afford a designer, and you have no idea how to do it yourself? Amanda makes it FUN to learn code (yes, it is possible) is this super empowering web-design course made for creative women on a mission. It’s dummy proof – honest.
quick and dirty site shindig (free!)
Really broke, and don’t wanna pay a cent for your website? I hear ya. Spend an hour with me as I record my screen and talk you through exactly how to build your own WordPress site (no crazy tech stuff – just basic steps to get you a site up lickity split, while still ensuring you have MAX customizability in the future), and by the end of the shindig you’ll have a brand new shiny site to show off!
Website Hosting from Bluehost
Starting a business? You’re gonna need a website. And a website is gonna need hosting. If you want the flexibility of a full website (and one that doesn’t have an icky .wordpress.com in the URL), Bluehost is your go-to. They kick butt with integrating WordPress, they offer a free domain name, a super easy auto-install to get your site up in a jiff, and they’re CHEAP.
Headway Theme
DIY website? WordPress is your best friend. And you’re gonna need a theme. Headway has a sweet drag and drop editor, and can be fully customized without knowing ANY CODING, which means total DIY customizability (though the editor takes some tinkering with, you can figure it out). It’s what I use. It’s also got some great benefits in terms of techy web stuff – but I’ll let you read about that on their site.
Fiverr
A super fun website offering a bunch of wacky services for $5. Need someone to design you a logo? $5. Need help making your site functional? WordPress woes? $5. Want someone to sing you Happy Birthday in Chewbacca voice while doing a happy dance? $5.
Empire Building Kit
If you’re serious about getting a biz going NOW, this is for you. A step by step program to help you fight overwhelm as your build and grow your biz. Specifically formulated to answer all your burning questions + includes tons of inspiring case studies and tells you how you can recreate the results. Action steps for 365 days of the year.