DESIGN TOOLS TO LIVE BY

Welcome to my collection of remote work tools and resources! As a designer, I know that having the right tools at your disposal can make all the difference. That's why I've curated a list of my daily go-to's, along with some exclusive discounts that will make your life more streamlined, cohesive, and, of course, AWESOME.

But let's face it, with so many options out there, it can be overwhelming to know which ones are truly worth your time and money. That's why I've taken the guesswork out of it for you. I've carefully selected the KEY tools that will help you boost your productivity, creativity, and overall success.

So, if you're ready to take your remote work game to the next level, click through and start exploring. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. After all, as a Sage, I know that the right tools can unlock a whole new level of productivity.

 
 

INSTAGRAM & GRAPHICS TOOLS

My all time favourite planning application is LATER MEDIA.

See how your feed will look before you post. Reposting, drag and drop all at your fingertips. These guys are at the top of their game so check out their blog. You can now even schedule in your sleep - Yay!


Save time scheduling to Pinterest and Instagram with TAILWIND.

Post at the best times for engagement, grow together with Tribes, get more actionable analytics. All your links together in a SmartBio. Get a Free Month of Tailwind 


The Hungry JPEG exclusive freebie of the week area is here!

Check back every week to access a brand new design product, but hurry, they're only available to download for free, for just one week. They also offer users thousand of premium graphic design resources available for instant download.


This Ultimate Collection Canva Bundle allows you to cohesively communicate your branding across all channels!

It includes a massive 1500+ templates: IG story and posts, Pinterest pin designs and Facebook covers. Done for you!


Take all of the hard part out of creating the right LOGO for you with one of these amazing logo templates.

Save time without compromising great and memorable design. Keep it quick, we know your time is money. You've got better things to do, like work on the the things you're passionate about doing.


SOFTWARE, STORAGE & PRINT

Squarespace is the easiest website platform to start your build on. Work exclusively with me and receive a 20% discount as I am a qualified Circle Member.


SquareUp allows you to start accepting payments using touch-free transactions. Sign up and Shop For A Square® Reader Today with my discount. Start Taking Tap-And-Go Payments in Seconds with the Square® Reader. Fast And Secure Payments. Perfect for sales of services, market sales, or taking appointments.


AppSumo is the #1 software deal site for entrepreneurs to make money online.

Enjoy lifetime software deals, discounts on small business tools, & free resources.


The best FREE Quiz maker would have to be Try Interact.

Interact makes it easy and simple to build a quiz and launch it for lead generation. They’ve got the tools and the tactics you need to transform your email list into an empathy-fueled money making machine. 

Make your own quiz and grow your list with Try Interact.


Starting to use Elfsight Apps is super-easy!

Create the widget of your app of choice and paste its code into the necessary part of your website. Wallah! 20% discount coupon for all new users! See it in action here >


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Understand how users really experience your site, and see where they are getting stuck, try Hotjar!

A website heatmap and behaviour analysis tool, the free plan allows you to ‘capture’ on one page, try it out and see if you can increase your engagement and ROI.


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Teachable is an all-in-one platform that helps you create and sell courses online. Teachable handles everything from web hosting to payment processing. We want to give you more time so you can focus on what matters—creating awesome online courses. Create Your School. Select a Plan for Your School.


Get the email marketing tools and automation you need to grow your blog and business. Join more than 100,000 creators and try Kit today. Used to be ConvertKit. Start from $0 with a list of 300 plus landing pages, no website needed.


Keap offers an e-mail marketing and sales platform for small businesses, including products to manage and optimize the customer lifecycle, customer relationship management, marketing automation, lead capture, and e-commerce. Free 14 Day Trial.


Zenler - All In One Course Creation, Delivery & Marketing Platform

- Get started for Free
- No credit card required

Everything you need from Course Creation, Marketing Funnels, Email Automation to Community without needing to hire designers, developers or marketers.

Insane Discounts Exclusively for Founding Members.


DROPBOX is the ultimate storage portal for sharing and accessing from anywhere. Initial 2GB is FREE


If you need a business email then hook up with G SUITE. Easily integrated into your regular emailing software. Click below for discount codes for 10% off your first year.

+ GSUITE PROMOTIONAL CODES

BUSINESS STARTER DISCOUNT CODE: F3VEJUVTCQYH6R7

BUSINESS STANDARD DISCOUNT CODE: J9GPDUC7XNF4VM3


Get visible with VISTAPRINT to order your business cards and flyers.

Great discounts on a regular basis.

 
 

KEY TOOLS FOR TEAMS WORKING REMOTELY

SLACK : Messaging for Work that Works. Organise conversations, share files, and get answers faster. Keep your whole team in the loop by messaging in open spaces called channels.

ZOOM Video, Web & Group conferencing, host up to 100 participants for 40 mins free. Paid plan is very reasonable.

GOOGLE DOCS Store all your documents in the one place, write, collaborate and sharing docs easily. 15GB Free space. If you want to purchase a Business version of GSuite which can also include an email address, monthly plans start at $5 a user.
For 10% off GSUITE BUSINESS STARTER ACCOUNT DISCOUNT CODE: F3VEJUVTCQYH6R7
GSUITE BUSINESS STANDARD ACCOUNT DISCOUNT CODE: J9GPDUC7XNF4VM3

AWWAPP A collaborative online whiteboard for business and education. Be more productive - have your ideas, sketches, and concepts on any device, anytime, anywhere.

CANVA is yet another freemium online graphics tool that's extremely simple to use and offers a mountain load of templates that can help you out. It's a quick and easy way to create visuals and help those unskilled in the magic of graphic design. 

WeTransfer is a cloud-based online platform designed to allow you to transfer different types of files for free to other users on the Internet.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

TRELLO is a card-based task/project management tool which can be used for projects team collaboration is required. Trello mimics real-life boards to manage the project. Asana takes a task-oriented approach and offers better workflow functionality. Trello is easy to work with but Asana has a broader set of features.

ASANA is intended for projects which have a rigorous process associated with them and is typically used by small teams working on projects together. When you start hitting limits on Trello, Asana starts to become a better option.

SCREEN RECORDING

Screen recorder software for Mac & PC. Record video, webcam, GIFs, capture your screen and share it instantly to the cloud. They all have their pros and cons, you choose.

DROPLR, Droplr is categorized as Cloud Content Collaboration

CLOUDAPP or LOOM are categorized as Screen and Video Capture, Sales Enablement, and Video CMS. CloudApp is more than a Loom screen recorder alternative. It's a full-fledged visual communication solution that features screen and webcam recording, GIF creation, and annotation features

Image by OhTilly a styled stock & feminine branding photographer

Image by OhTilly a styled stock & feminine branding photographer

 

ENTREPRENEURIAL GUIDANCE

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Ride the swell of your energy and true power to find strength when you are down, synchronicity and support when you are lost, safety in the face of uncertainty, and joy in what might otherwise be pain. Bernstein is determined to unleash the presence of your power with the comforting knowledge that the Universe has your back.

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If you really have so much potential...why are you not using all of it? The latest brain science delivers the answers you need to break free and unlock the hidden power of your subconscious mind so you can earn more, live more, and achieve more than ever before. Join the Brain-A-Thon and learn the art of Innercise : The New Science to Unlock Your Brain's Hidden Power.

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The Introvert Entrepreneur professional coach Beth Buelow shows us how introverts can utilise their natural gifts (such as listening) and overcome their weaknesses.


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