Introduction - Free tools for your growing business
When starting or growing a new business, it’s easy to feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day. You’re trying to get a ton of work done, but you don’t have enough people on your team or much money at your disposal. The good news is there are plenty of free tools and resources available to help save you time and money. Here are a few of our favorites to help get you started.
SCORE Program
The SCORE program is an excellent resource if you’re a small business owner. SCORE stands for Service Corps of Retired Executives, and it’s a volunteer organization that helps small businesses get off the ground.
SCORE provides free counseling and mentoring to entrepreneurs who need guidance on how to grow their companies. In addition to these services, they also have a database of resources (including government agencies) that can help you with your project.
If you have questions about starting a business or feel like talking through some ideas with someone who has been there before, we can help. We have SCORE counselors available weekly here at the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. Just give us a call, and we will be happy to schedule an appointment.
Google Drive
Google Drive is great for many things, and one of the most important uses is as an extension of your business.
Google Drive is an invaluable tool for any small business owner who wants an easy way to store and share important documents without worrying about security issues or data loss.
And that’s not all! Google Drive also has built-in tools, offering a free alternative to Microsoft Office. You can use these tools to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. You can even use these tools on your smartphone!
Canva
Canva is an excellent tool for small businesses because it allows you to create beautiful, professional-looking graphics that you can use anywhere. It’s perfect for creating marketing materials, social media graphics, and blog images. Canva has a free option that is easy to use and has a variety of templates and images.
You can create your own designs or choose from the many templates available in Canva. The tools are intuitive and make it easy to add text, clip art, and photos to your design. You can also import your logo or image files into the program to use in your designs.
The best thing about Canva is that it’s free! There are no limits on how many images you can create with it, which makes it a great choice if you don’t have a lot of money to spend on design services.
Hubspot free CRM
CRM stands for Customer Relationship Management. It’s the tool you use to manage your relationship with your customers.
Hubspot CRM has a free tool that helps you manage your contacts, leads, and marketing. It’s great for small businesses because it allows you to track your customers and leads, use email templates to send out personalized messages, and follow up with people who have shown interest in your product or service.
Google My Business Page
Google My Business Page is a free tool that helps you manage your company’s information on Google. This includes your business name, address, phone number, website, and other contact details. You can also add photos and videos that show off your business.
By adding all of this content to your Google My Business page, you can help customers find you more easily when they search for local businesses on Google. Which can help drive more customers to your business.
MailChimp
Mailchimp is an excellent solution for building and managing your email marketing campaigns. It’s easy to use, and it works with any size business. It’s also helpful for creating a newsletter and sending out promotional campaigns.
MailChimp has a free plan, including up to 2,000 subscribers and 10,000 emails per month. And if your business grows beyond these limits, there are paid plans starting at $11/month.
Conclusion
We hope this article was helpful, especially if you are just starting out with very little money to invest in business tools. Many websites have entirely free tools and resources for your growing small business that you can use right away. Even as you start to grow your business, these resources will help you save money and time while meeting your goals.
If you need more help with getting started or have other questions, check out the link below to access our business resources page.
