Resources

I figured it would be a good idea to put together a list of helpful resources that you can come back to regularly for your virtual business needs. Because of this, I anticipate updating it often, so I strongly suggest you create it as a separate bookmark (hit Ctrl+D now!), for easy access in the future.

Disclaimer: Some of the links below are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, I might earn a commission, or be compensated in some way. However, please note that these are resources, tools, etc., that I’ve either used in the past, or continue to use personally; or come from helpful companies or individuals that I know and trust… That’s why I’m listing them here for you!

My FREE eBook’s!

‘Saving the Day, the Virtual Way’ eBook & AudioBook - My popular eBook, that I put together to guide people on how to find, interview, hire, train, work with and motivate a Virtual Assistant. Its been downloaded over 4,500 times to date, and was recently updated to over 50 pages of free, ‘how to’ content.

‘How to Build Your Brand Online Fast!’ eBook – Another FREE resource that I put together for anyone serious about starting and building a personal brand online. This guide walks you through the journey of coming up with a concept for and creating, as well as marketing a free eBook to the masses to help spread your message online. Instant ‘Thought Leader’ status awaits you… After you download it, that is!

‘Business Growth and the Outsourcing Lifestyle’ eBook – Yet ANOTHER free eBook! What can I say, I like producing them for your guys!!! This one focuses on the subject of outsourcing and creating an awesome lifestyle by utilizing it from a business perspective. Still very relevant and very much ‘required reading’ for anyone wanting to take their business to the next level – whether it be virtual or not!

Building a Great Online Presence

Bluehost - The best ‘starter’ hosting company around. Not only affordable, but comes with a free domain name, too! Also, their cPanel access is very easy to navigate for tech-idiots (like me!). With ‘one-click’ WordPress installation, you’ll be up and running in no time at all!

WordPress – This is the only way to build your blog and business sites, as far as I’m concerned. Everything I do online is based around the WordPress platform. Easy to use, extremely customizable. Enough said.

WooThemes – I love the themes that these guys put out. Over 100 original WordPress themes for you to choose from. Some are even FREE! Bottom line… There are plenty of companies selling website themes online. However, these guys do so with so much functionality and smoothness. Love ‘em.

Selling Stuff Online

e-Junkie – This is what helped me make my first bits of passive income online, and I still use it EVERY DAY now! It’s cheap, reliable and simple to use. Also comes with a cool affiliate store if you want to sell your products through it, and its compatible with Paypal and most other online processing merchants.

Paypal – The big player in online payment processing. You know them. You’ve heard of them. And you trust ‘em! I use Paypal for taking care of all of my online payments. Everything.

Aweber – It’s all about the list, baby! If you’re serious about creating a long-term virtual business and making money online, you need to start building an email marketing list – NOW! Aweber is the best piece of kit that I’ve come across for doing exactly this. All of my blogger buddies use it, too!

Entrepreneurial Productivity

Dropbox – The quickest, easiest and most reliable way to share documents (written, photos, audio and video files) with your virtual assistants and co-online buddies and partners. I seriously use this thing almost hourly during my work day!

The Hustle Project - No joke. This thing is awesome. The opportunity to be involved with one of the biggest and baddest, mass mastermind groups online. Headed by my buddies Corbett Barr and Adam Baker. If you’re serious about taking things to the next level, you have to check this out.
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