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Congratulations on your new business adventure!
Launching an online business can feel overwhelming, so I want to help make things easy for you. I've curated some of my top articles and podcasts to help you get started, added a selection of must-have tools and resources every small business owner needs, and created a free quiz to help you narrow down your business model.

I hand picked these articles and podcast episodes to help you get started...
My top three priorities for brand new business owners:

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Active Campaign
Every business needs a way to stay in touch with their community, and that means building your email list right from the start.
Active Campaign is the tool I use and recommend at any stage in your business. It's newbie friendly and affordable even on a small budget, plus it scales as you grow. You can't go wrong with this email platform, but check it out yourself with a 14-day free trial.
Create an Active Campaign account here
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Thrive Architect
If you're using WordPress as your website builder (and I recommend you do) then you'll also need a page builder to handle things like opt-in pages and sales pages, and maybe even your home page.
I personally use Thrive Architect (it's what this page is built with) because I find it easy to work with and intuitive to use. It even comes with dozens of templates that make even the most design-challenged entrepreneur look good.
Get started with Thrive Suite here

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Mom Webs Hosting
Number One: A website on a domain you own.
If you're using WordPress as your website builder (and I recommend you do) then you'll also need a page builder to handle things like opt-in pages and sales pages, and maybe even your home page.
I personally use Thrive Architect (it's what this page is built with) because I find it easy to work with and intuitive to use. It even comes with dozens of templates that make even the most design-challenged entrepreneur look good.
MomWebs is the most newbie friendly host I know. They'll treat you well.
Host With Mom Webs Here


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Words That Sell
Online business owners create a lot of content, and some of that content is designed to sell. This book has been a constant
Order Words That Sell from Amazon