IT’S MY BIZ IN A BOX, BABE

(If your brain automatically read that headline to the tune of “Dick In A Box,” we should be friends.)
All my fave creative biz / work from home / world domination from afar tools below!

APPS N’ HACKS N’ SNACKS

Freelance business tools + apps I love

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My Fave Apps

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Best automation BFF

Everyone knows Zapier as well they should. Connect different apps together, automate workflows, save a bunch of time, bada bing. Yes, Zapier is a client of mine but I really actually love them too!

Try Zapier ➩

Best accounting software

I used Wave for free for a long time but switching to Quickbooks has saved me a ton of time, including with complicated crossborder USD, CAD, and GST - all the things. It’s worth the price! (With my referral link below, you can get an exclusive 75% discount as well!)

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My second brain (and most of the first)

“Second brain” apps have been popular for awhile but Notion is unique in that it’s the best mix of a document, spreadsheet, and clipboard in one. Plus there are so many templates to make it #aesthetic.

Try Notion ➩

Easy screenshots for articles

So much faster than copying, pasting into Photoshop or whatever, adding markup, exporting as an optimized file… Super quick with Skitch. I use it in all my writing. It’s free!

Try Skitch ➩

Best website host/builder

There are lots of website builders out there and I’ve tried them all, but Squarespace looks good and is so easy to use. I love it.

Try Squarespace ➩

Best link in bio tool

Perfect for multi-passionate freelancers to grow your following and talk about your 17 active projects in one place.

Try Linktree ➩

Free grammar checker

Helps you simplify and clean up your writing. I use this as the last step in my internal editing process before sending a piece to a client.

Try Hemingway ➩

Best free invoicing software

Tracks income and expenses, sends professional-looking invoices with auto-overdue reminders for your clients, and supports multi-currency (i.e. bill some clients in CAD$ and some in USD$ — crucial for Canadians!).

Try Wave ➩

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My Fave On-the-Go Work Gear

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Peak Design Totepack Backpack (v2)

I’m a HUGE bag nerd and Peak Design lover and this bag is awesome. Small, compact enough to be easy to carry all day and blend in, but big enough for my 16” MacBook Pro, camera stuff, friggin groceries - like it does it all. Absolutely sleek design, protects my gear, love this bag.

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Anker PowerCore Elite 26K Power Bank

This is the bigger power bank I have and I bring it for extended days out or trips. It’ll charge my MacBook Pro M1 and work with iPad Pro, etc plus all the regular stuff too, but something about the capacity, fast charging etc… I dunno. Nerd stuff. It just works for everything.

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Logitech MX Keys Mini Keyboard

I love this keyboard! I use it daily at my desk since I’m old and like to have my MacBook on a riser now, but I also love how portable it is to bring with me for my iPad on the go. Great typing feel, can customize all the shortcuts, and it’s PINK! Love.

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Herschel City Backpack

Small, light, comfy backpack for working on the go. Easily fits up to a 12.9” ipad and all accessories etc. Can even squeeze in my 16” Macbook Pro + tech pouch. High quality.

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Anker PowerCore Charger 10K

Great mobile charger. Light, easy to pack in a purse even. Can charge my iPad and phone at least once each. Has USB-C too. And super affordable.

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11” iPad Pro (4th Gen)

Absolute tank of a unit. Actually productive. I use mine for drawing, notes, brainstorming, writing (w/ keyboard), and so much more. It could really be a laptop replacement nowadays.

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Spigen 3-in-1 Universal Charger Cable

I use this daily! Only need one cable with you to charge anything and everything. Works great.

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SanDisk iPhone Storage Expander 128GB

Works with Lightning iPhones like a mobile drive!

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Samsung T7 Portable USB-C SSD

All yer shit when and where ya need it. Great portable USB-C hard drive for computers or iPad, etc, at home or on the go.

Amazon* ➩

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Gadgets n’ Shiz I Love

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8BitDo Bluetooth Controller

90s bebes, reunite! Totally authentic feeling SNES controller I use to play games on my iPad or phone. Bluetooth so connects to anything. Great bit of fun after a long day.