5/26/2022

Running a business can be one of the most exciting experiences... but it can also be extremely overwhelming.

This is why I choose to automate my business where it feels supportive to me. And lemme tell ya--its been a game-changer!

If you are someone who struggles when it comes to keeping up with your business, just know that you’re not alone. Luckily, as business owners, we’re able to put systems in place so that we can make our job a little bit easier.

That's why in this blog post, I'm sharing three tools I love and use to automate my business so that you can really start to focus on your magic and show up as the powerful CEO you know you are deep inside!

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you sign up/purchase through my link, I make a commission at no additional cost to you. I only recommend products or services that I've used myself and love. You can read my full disclosure here.

What does it mean to automate your business?

To automate your business means setting up systems once so that those systems can handle certain parts of your business for you. In other words, it's key to working smarter, not harder.

When used correctly, automating your business can definitely take some stress off your plate, shorten your to-do list, and help you avoid burnout. And who doesn't want that?!

FLODESK

Having an email list is great for building a community, providing value, and selling.

Why is it so great?

Once someone subscribes to your email list, they immediately receive a welcome email (or a workflow/welcome sequence over the next few days or weeks) that nurtures them and introduces them to your freebies, offers, and work.

This helps to nurture incoming leads, especially as you continue to grow your business!

Flodesk is one of my favorite tools that I use to automate my business. I personally love using it because I'm able to customize my emails and make them on-brand. It gives you the option to either create emails with a template or make them from scratch.

Having an email software is also important because it decentralizes your business from being solely on one platform that you do not own. If your business is only on Instagram or TikTok, this can be risky because social media platforms can be gone at any time. (Anyone else remember when Instagram went down?!)

Your email list is yours, so if this ever happens *knocks on wood*, then you'll still have a way to reach your people!

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DUBSADO

If you're a growing business, I highly recommend Dubsado! Dubsado is a CRM (client relationship management tool), which is great for organizing, managing, tracking, and receiving money.

Dubsado helps automate invoices, follow-ups, and workflow. Another thing I love is that it creates ease in bookkeeping because it organizes the backend of your business by keeping all your finances in one place!

Once a client onboards with you, their contract, invoices, reminders, and payments can all be automated through Dubsado. This saves me so much time and helps me keep my energy where I need it most in my business.

(Psst. Did you know you can start Dubsado for free? There's no time limit either! You can add up to three customers to your account. This way, you can use it and see if it's the right fit for you and your business before making a purchasing decision!)

NOVO Bank: 

Novo is an online bank that's great for small businesses since there's no starting fee or minimum balance requirements. In fact, it's an online bank SPECIFICALLY for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers!

One thing I really love about Novo is that it has a feature where you can keep "buckets" for taxes and other business savings. This is actually an amazing feature for businesses and really helps with staying organized.

Novo also integrates with apps like Stripe so you can get paid a lot sooner. It tracks your spending and reports, and also builds business credit so that you can one day get a loan or investment. Pretty cool, right?

And here’s the best part–You can open a bank account in minutes, unlike at other banks where you have to walk in and sit there for a few hours. (Because let’s be real, as business owners, we do not have time for that!)

3 tools I use to automate my business

Now that you know the three tools I use to automate my business, scaling is about to become way easier for you!

It’s important to take the things off your plate where it feels supportive for you to do so. By using tools to automate your business, you allow yourself to focus on serving your clients, boosting awareness of your work, and growing your business without going into burnout.

If you are looking for more support in your business, I can help! Click the button below to work with me.

Sending you big love,
Aubrianna