When I started running my own service-based business, I was clueless about the resources that can be used to help me while I was buried with so much work. From the day-to-day operations I had going on, I didn’t know what solutions would be best to help me, and I couldn’t afford to outsource. As my business started to grow, I came across a few tools that started doing some of the heavy liftings and soon became my go tos in giving me the boost I needed to keep going. Out of all the resources I found, these were my top favorite tools that I couldn’t survive without.
When it comes to my social media account, I rely on Planoly to plan out and schedule my content for all of my social media platforms. It is my go-to planner for all things visual. I went from an unrecognizable roadmap of content on my office whiteboard to a seamless and organized span of posts ready to go at just a click. This tool not only gave me some brain space back to focus on other tasks, but it made a difference in the sales I was able to make. By using Planoly, I was able to connect with customers more frequently because I was more engaged in how the content was received than just the content itself. I can now get excited about my posts again and how I want them to resonate with both potential and existing clients.
Client communication used to be intimidating when I first started my business. I felt like I was always saying the wrong things, and when it came down to contracts, I was boarding unprofessional in what I submitted. Honeybook takes on the bulk of work when it comes to interactions between business and client. From invoicing to contacts, and booking, Honeybook provides a cohesive home base where I can streamline projects from beginning to end. I no longer have to go back and forth into my emails to find documents and resources to submit. With Honeybook, I’m confident in approaching my clients and having better control of what I need from them and what they need from me. It was simple to learn how to use, and best of all, I’m able to be completely professional with clients and make a lasting positive impression.
I admit I was one of those people who dreaded the thought of setting up a website and domain for my business. I am not the most tech-savvy person, and the idea of doing it was too intimidating. With a lot of trial and error, I was close to giving up entirely and almost decided to hire someone to do it for me. Then a colleague of mine told me about Mogul Host. It became my one-stop-shop solution for setting up my WordPress website and provided me with a step by step process for buying my domain. I designed the site entirely to what I wanted it to be, down to my favorite font and colors. After using this service, I felt empowered to control my business’s online presence and make it my priority to stick with what I learned. Using Mogul Host, I connected all of my social media platforms in one place and sent my customers to the site for bookings and resources. I found a forever home online for my business, and I am incredibly proud of what I was able to create.
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Starting a new business was overwhelming in the beginning, and I couldn’t think of everything. One of the biggest struggles I had was branding myself. I knew the service I wanted to provide but had no clue where to start in terms of target markets and making a clear vision for my business. I needed tremendous help if I was ever going to be able to compete with other companies. Mogul Behaviour was able to tell the story of my brand and create a clear vision that genuinely spoke to what I wanted for my business. With their four intensive training workshops, I was able to put more into my business than ever before. They helped me to focus on what’s important to attract the clients I wanted. Together, we were able to start from the beginning and go through my “why.” Sometimes you may think you know, but when it’s laid out on the table in front of you, it makes a huge difference. We even went through some mock interactions of what I want my business to be for clients. When I first began my business, I thought I had a pretty decent roadmap for myself, but Mogul Behaviour was able to take it to the next level and allow me to be confident in my business. When I feel like I need a good tune-up or even a rebrand, I know exactly who I will be going to for help.
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