Must have business apps and platforms that will make your life easier

I’ve been in business for over 20 years. Throughout my career I’ve used various platforms and apps to run my business and work on graphic design projects.
Listed in this blog post are apps and platforms I absolutely can’t live without. Some of them I do get a referral bonus for, but I assure you I only list what I love and use.
Flodesk - your email list is your most valuable marketing tool. Send visually stimulating emails easily with Flodesk. Use my link to save 50% off your subscription.
Production Hub - receive 10% off when you create an Annual Featured Profile using this link and my code UTJXPTAA.
Gloss Genius - appointment booking
KAJABI - Online education platforms for course creators.
Venmo - cash exchange app better then PayPal. Join Venmo with me to get paid and send money. Plus, earn $5 for signing up after you make a bank- or card-funded payment of at least $5 within 14 days. Download the app using my referral link: https://get.venmo.com/iL0wQfzI2ob
WILLA - Get paid for projects immediately without the worry of not being paid with Willa. Use my link to sign up and we both get $100 on your first payment request.
Sticker Mule Design Studio - Showcase your brand by designing your own tshirts, stickers, labels and more!
Shopify - online store and point of sale program, we use it for ours. Actually this blog post that you are reading is on shopify :)
Beautiful Brows & Lashes - brow and lash service supplies. You can use my code BACKSTAGE at checkout to get 15% off your entire purchase at Beautiful Brows and Lashes! beautifulbrowsandlashes.us
Canva - graphic design
Task Rabbit - I'm using TaskRabbit to tackle my to-do list! Make life a little easier with help for everyday home projects. Get $10 off your first task with my link.
My Amazon Store - beauty must haves and business supplies
Planoly - social media planning app that is an official Instagram Partner so you won’t be shadow banned for using it.
Planet Fitness - not a business app, but a judgment free gym that has locations all over the world.
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