This is the best time ever to be an entrepreneur. We have low-cost technology galore, 24/7 global markets, and growing economies in the largest countries across the world.
And the internet is filled with tools to help the startup business owner. Here are some of my favorites related to business strategic planning, marketing, and inspirational ideas:
Websites for Entrepreneurs
- Entrepreneur – Magazine exclusively written for the small business owner
- Fast Company – Magazine with focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design
- eMarketer – Data and research on digital for business professionals
- SBA – US Government’s Small Business Administration
- America’s SBDC – The most comprehensive small business assistance network in the US
- TED – Clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world’s most inspired thinkers
Online Tools for Entrepreneurs
- Facebook Blueprint – Free online training for advertising on Facebook
- Hootsuite – Manage all your social media accounts in one place
- Shutterstock – Millions of royalty-free images, video clips, and music tracks
- Dropbox – Cloud storage service for easy file sharing and collaboration
- Shopify – eCommerce platform to sell your products online
- Fiverr – Freelance services marketplace for entrepreneurs
Podcasts for Entrepreneurs
- The GaryVee Audio Experience – Straight talk from digital entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk about what’s working now in marketing and the big trends to follow
- The Tim Ferriss Show – #1 business podcast filled with tools, tactics, and tricks entrepreneurs can use
- Success! How I Did It – Interviews with world-class achievers on how they do it, from Business Insider
These websites, online tools, and podcasts are just the tip of the marketing iceberg for entrepreneurs in today’s digital era. Explore the wealth of free knowledge we have at our fingertips and fuel your business with marketing ideas and strategies.
