Resources

Tools and platforms I actually used to build my business. No fluff.

Branding & Design

Canva
Design logos, social media posts, and marketing materials. Free plan is more than enough to start.
Free
Adobe Express
Quick graphics and branded content. Good for consistent visual identity across platforms.
Free
Coolors
Generate color palettes for your brand in seconds.
Free

E-Commerce

Shopify
The most complete e-commerce platform. Easy to set up, handles payments, inventory, and shipping.
Paid
Printful
Print-on-demand supplier. Connect to Shopify and sell custom products without holding inventory.
Free to start

Marketing

TikTok
The highest organic reach of any platform right now. Short videos are the fastest way to build an audience for free.
Free
Instagram
Essential for product-based businesses. Build a feed that reflects your brand identity.
Free

Website & Domain

Namecheap
Buy a custom domain for around $10-15 a year. Cheaper and simpler than most alternatives.
~$12/yr
Framer
Build a clean, professional website without coding. Free plan available, pay only for custom domain.
Free