The fact that solopreneurs enlist little help from the outside means that they can benefit from tools and resources that make running their business easier. Good news, there are different kinds of free stuffs perfect for your solopreneur lifestyle.
Below I list the ones that enable you to save time and money, boost your solopreneur knowledge, and inspire you! Keep reading.
1. Dropbox to safely store files in one place
Dropbox ends your file storage problems by giving you a free and safe place to save your notes, documents, receipts, and photos. This app can be downloaded and accessed using your smartphone no matter where you go. If you have a small team, you’ll be able to share files with them. Dropbox requires you to be connected to the internet so you can access your account.
2. Buffer for social media scheduling
As you get busier, updating your social media accounts becomes nearly impossible. Buffer simplifies and automates the process of posting social media updates. It’s extremely useful when you cannot find the time to do it yourself. With Buffer, you can schedule in advance posts for weeks and months. The tool also shows you analytics that reveals what content resonated with your audience.
3. Passive income and productivity podcast
Listen to one of my podcast episodes where I interview a successful business coach, Ileane, who built a 6-figure empire while enjoying downtime. This episode offers great tips on how to chase your passion and achieve your solopreneur dreams. Learn from Ilean’s success story and apply her strategies to witness your business transform.
4. LastPass to manage your passwords
Do you always lose your passwords? Writing down the login details of your online accounts won’t help if you misplace your notes anyway. Here’s a safe password manager that stores passwords and automatically fills out the sites they’re assigned to. Sign up for a free LastPass account and download it to your browser or any device. This service has multiple locks which ensure that your passwords are safe.
5. Gary Vaynerchuk’s “Crush It!” to monetize your passion
Need a book that gives you very hardcore and honest advice? “Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion” deserves a place on your list of motivational books. It makes you realize the massive potential of your blog to generate revenue if you do things right. One great lesson that this book teaches you is this: Passion is everything.
6. Hemingway App to improve your blog content
Want to get better at writing? You’ll find Hemingway App useful if you’re in charge of writing your blog content. What this tool does is that it checks the readability aspect of your piece by highlighting sentences that need improvement. Basically, the app lets you eliminate common aspects that weaken your writing. These include long sentences, use of adverbs, and passive voice.
7. Evernote for convenient note-taking
Ever had moments when creative ideas come rushing in but you’re on a commute? Evernote is a simple note-taking app that helps you jot down and save valuable ideas for future reference. It’s also great for creating daily to-do lists and record audio. There are a ton of things you can do using Evernote, and this blog post mentions 38 things.
8. “Calm” to help you relax and work better
Calm is a meditation app that’s a favorite of many. As a solopreneur, multiple tasks that pile up make you anxious and unable to focus. Calm’s guided meditation sessions brings you to the present moment. It’ll help you relax with its beautiful background music and imagery. If you want to take be more positive, creative, and less stressed as a solopreneur, this mobile app is for you.
9. Trello to organize your projects
Trello is an awesome project management tool that keeps everything organized. With Trello, you can create boards, lists, and cards that represent projects and specific tasks. It’s simple to use, whether you manage a Trello board yourself or with your virtual assistants. If it’s the latter, use Trello to assign tasks and see everyone’s progress at a glance. Trello also allows you to write comments and upload files.
10. PayPal to pay for online services
To date, PayPal is the number one online method that allows you to pay for anything you purchase online. It can be a freelance service, an online course, or other things that are relevant to your business. Nearly everyone prefers to pay through PayPal because it’s safe and convenient.
Conclusion
Your life as a solopreneur becomes less stressful with the help of these tools. Success in business is not an easy thing to achieve. Don’t let anyone tell you it’s easy because it’s not. But one thing’s for sure: Success is possible if you know the right solopreneur tools to use.
