Working from home presents a host of challenges, among them is technology. In fact, figuring out what programs to sign up for and use can stall even the most ambitious people for weeks or longer.
Understanding what systems are essential, what to get when, and what needs to talk to each other can make your head spin.
Compounding this are the sales pages, emails and video pitches you hear that are enough to convince the most passionate skeptic.
So, how do you answer these questions? How do you figure out exactly what is needed for the place your business is in?
How do you know?
There are a few things you will need, regardless of the season of your business. You will need:
- An email program to send emails from
- A way to accept payments
- A way to deliver what you offer
We will look at each of these in more detail in other articles (see links below), but for now it may be helpful for you to know that these are the only 3 things you need to have in place to be able to start making money from, or to scale, your business.
You will, no doubt, get lots of advice on what programs you need, who you need to hire, and dozens of other ways to spend your money, but really, these 3 items are ALL you need to make money.
And this is true whether you want to make money, or make more money.
Sure, you will certainly benefit from things like a graphics program (Canva’s free level is just fine) and social media management software, but these aren’t essential.
I’m telling you, a way to email your prospects and clients, a way to accept payments and a way to deliver what you sell…that is all you need.
If you want to learn more about how to find the right one for your stage of business, check the links below.
And just focus on these. Shut out the rest of the noise, make the important decisions, and start making the money you are counting on.