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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!).