Resources for small business owners

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When is the right time to customise your branding imagery?

As an entrepreneur it can be hard taking on all the tasks associated with running a small business. 

Sometimes it just feels easier to stick with stock photography to bulk out your website.

I’ve created a PDF with a few reasons why customising your branding images and showing you working in your business can help you to stand out from your competitors.

Download the PDF here

Tools & services I use and recommend for your small business

Pinking shears are used to trim the edges of a linen square in preparation for making a product by Vancouver business portrait and branding photographer Angela McConnell

I’ve compiled a short and sweet list of some resources for small business owners that I’ve utilised and found helpful in my own entrepreneurship journey. Some of these are local to BC, but most are available to access online.

 There’s a quick description and website links for each listing so you can see if you think these might be a good fit for your business too.

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Professional development

Courage Space Coaching

One on one coaching for leadership, professional development and entrepreneurship 
Find out more about Dagmar’s services here

Small Business BC

A huge hub with advice and resources for small business owners in BC with one on one mentoring or online webinars
Find out more about Small Business BC here

Environmental business portrait of a small business owner working in their home office by Vancouver photographer Angela McConnell

Design

Black Tusk Web Design

Marketing, design and website building with a focus on small business owners
Find Black Tusk here

Canva

Available both on desktop and mobile, a intuitive tool that simplifies design marketing content for social media *Free*
Find out more about Canva here

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Marketing

Rachael Bilby

Marketing and social media advertising for small business owners. 
Find out more about Rachael’s services here

Rank Math SEO

Onsite SEO with real time feedback so you can adjust your copy or blog content to optimise on the go. I use the free version.
Find out more about Rank Math SEO here

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Client Management

17hats

Client management automation using workflows and email templates. Not photographer specific.
Check more info about 17hats here

Google Streak

Email management, template creation and lead management in your google inbox
*Free*
Find out more about Streak here

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Finance Management

Cordova Street Consulting

Bookkeeping and tax returns filing for small business owners by Jessica from Cordova Street.
Find out more about Jessica’s services here

Wave

Free with fees applied to online payments
Bookkeeping and online payment software.
Find out more about Wave here

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