Here is a list of the various tools, systems and folks that I recommend for your biz. Enjoy!

Automate Your Business

• My Easy Online Store is the most popular shopping cart system out there, and for good reason. I’ve tried other shopping cart systems with clients, but always come back to this one as it has loads of features.
• Aweber is the system to use for managing your newsletter and other autoresponder lists. We use it to manage all of our ‘freebie’ lists, such as the report on The 5 Keys to Expanding your Business Capacity.
• Audio Acrobat is an online recording system that does the recording AND hosts it too. We use this to record all of our teleclasses and to create audio products. Super easy to use and affordable.
• Google Calendar is a great and FREE way to manage an online calendar. Now syncs with Outlook too!
• Tell-a-Friend Pro is a simple and affordable system to create and manage your own ‘tell a friend’ strategy. Plus the owner Paul is great with support.
• MyContactForm is a great tool to create online forms, surveys, applications, etc.
• WestHost is my hosting service of choice, affordable and great service
• Vervante is a print-on-demand and fulfillment service all in one… these guys rock!
• If you are building a membership site Amember.com is a great tool to manage your member accounts and payment. Plus, these guys have excellent customer service for any installation/user questions.
• Some great project management systems that i’ve used with various clients and recommend are Central Desktop (my fav, it’s the one I use), Basecamp (super simple to use), Wrike (great email interface which I love!) and SmartSheet (spreadsheet style format, great for those who like using Excel).
• Need a blog? As you can tell, a blog based website is my recommendation. If you want a customized blog I recommend Amy Taggart at amy@designformare.com or Sandra De Freitas at sandra@wordpressblogsites.com

Build Your Team

• Multiple Streams Team is your ‘one stop shop’ for all VA services, specializing in supporting virtual based businesses.
• Elance is a great place to look for all sorts of folks, from writers to coders… we’ve found some great people at this site.

Create Products

• Audio Acrobat is an online recording system that does the recording AND hosts it too. We use this to record all of our teleclasses and to create audio products. Super easy to use.
• If you are looking for a bridgeline check out this post on various options (free & paid).
• Sarah at Business Couture is our graphic designer extraordinaire… she has done all of our book and cd covers, blog redesigns and more. I also love Delaine at Ultimate Design who does alot of work for us as well. Be sure to tell them Tina sent you.
• Vervante is a print-on-demand and fulfillment service all in one… they do everything from CDs to books and all things in between.
• For writing and editing we highly recommend Linda at You Talk, I’ll Write! (she edited my book) and Mike at The Scribble Studio
• For indexing projects we recommend Natalie Boon of Boon Information Services.
• VADemoGirl.com and North Bank Audio both provide audio & video editing, webinar recording services and more to help get your recordings ready for sale
• For transcription services we recommend Lisa McElmurry, email her direct at: homeworks@fastfreedom.net

Grow Your Business

• Multiple Streams of Coaching Income by Andrea Lee – everything I know I first learned here in this book. Timeless classic for coaches, consultants and anyone who wants to build an information based business.
• Virtually Successful by Cindy Greenway is THE book for virtual assistants who want to find and retain clients.
• My two favorite books for using a blog to build your business are Does this Blogsite Make My Wallet Look Fat? by Sandra DeFreitas and Blogwild! by Andy Wibbels.
• Private Joint Venture Club – One of the best ways to build your business is also a big challenge for many of us… creating joint ventures. Learn how to make effective connections that can grow your business with this membership, first month is free.

Need help putting any of these resources to work? Book a ‘Pick My Brain’ session with yours truly to map out a plan and get you everything you need to start expanding your business capacity today.