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Couple days ago we asked our Instagram fam to vote for this Creativepreneur Digest Issue topic, and majority of the votes were for our Essential Biz Tools.

 

Sure thing, let's dive in!

 

 

With SO many different biz management tools out there, no wonder it can get very confusing, very quickly. There is always a temptation to integrate every single software available on the market and to chase after the next shiny object - all with a high chance of getting lost in the rabbit hole of research, without making any significant progress in the areas of your creative business that really matter (i.e. landing your dream clients and producing your best work).

 

The simpler and more powerful your biz toolkit is, the less time you spend on business management.

 

don't try to add everything you-think-you-might-need-in-the-future all at once, start with what your business needs right NOW. Add on as your business needs expand. This way you'll know what tools & software you need to look for to answer your exact needs, and will be ready to take on more business expense. (same goes with gear and equipment)

 

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The sooner you start keeping track of your business finances = the better. Getting a bookkeeper to help keep your books in order is also highly recommended.

 

 

 

Don’t overcomplicate things and utilize universal + free tools like Google Docs, Google Slides and Google Sheets for your business and client info-sharing needs.

 

 

 

We're all about having a streamlined space to keep ALL things business under one digital roof - organized, categorized and systemized! All you need is a FREE Notion account + Creative Biz Hub (loved by so many!!) to get a head start on building a smooth biz operation.

 

*if you plan on getting Creative Biz Hub - you don't need to create a Notion account beforehand, you'll be prompted to do so once you follow the instructions in the access document you receive upon completing checkout.

 

 

 

You've gotta store your files somewhere! We utilize both for different purposes, and we pay accordingly. Choose what's right for you!

 

 

 

Previously known as HelloSign, this is the place where magic happens : where the contracts get prepped, send for signature and returned back signed! 

 

Looking for a lawyer-reviewed customizable Contract template that was tested to perfection? Look no further as we've got our whole Contract Pack available right here (including Talent Agreements for when you're hiring talent for your productions). Also included into The Spring Bundle if you're into saving big.

 

 

 

The bread & butter of any business operation, and your creative business is no exception! Spruce up your account, send a request to connect, and stay tuned as we are working on releasing a LinkedIn specific resource for creativepreneurs like you very soon! P.S.: it is not a bad idea to invest into LinkedIn Premium when you're in an active outreach / network building phase.

 

 

 

This is pure gold! A software that helps you find the right contact at any brand or company. There are many tips & tricks we've gathered for this tool over the years and we'll be going over these inside The Game Plan (doors officially open in June!!)

 

 

 

Shorten URLs that are trackable? Yes and yes! Comes really handy in various situations.

 

 

Your professional software toolkit will look different depending on your niche, your offering, your skill level and your preferences. For us it consists of full Adobe suite with multiple seats, Dragonframe, yearly subscriptions to Vimeo, Artlist, Envato, Descript etc.

 

 

We're open 24/7 to support you in your creative biz journey:

Catch you on the flippity next week,

Team Knotably