Resources We Live By
From our desk, to yours.
Sharing the BTS on Our Biz Tech
We’ve created this space to share the business resources, tools and recommendations we’ve found useful over the years. From systems and software to books, freebies and a few personal favourites, consider this our little collection of things worth knowing about.
Disclaimer
Please keep in mind that some of these call-outs on the page are affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission when someone purchases using our code. Honestly, we just love sharing what we’ve been loving lately, and if that means you can get in on the sweet deals as well, then great!
Business Tools
WE USE A LOT OF TOOLS TO KEEP OUR BUSINESS HUMMING ALONG, AND WE THOUGHT IT WAS TIME TO SHARE THE LOVE.
Airtable
DATABASE & OPERATIONS
Flexible relational databases for connecting information, workflows and the moving pieces behind a business.
Fillout
FORMS & WORKFLOWS
Powerful forms that can collect, update and surface information across your systems.
Zapier
App integrations
Connect the tools in your tech stack and automate the repetitive handoffs between them.
Slack
Client communication
Keep communication organized and easy to find, with conversations, questions and updates all in one place.
ClickUp
TASK MANAGEMENT
Flexible project and task management for keeping work, deadlines and moving pieces organized.
Dubsado
Client MANAGEMENT
A solid CRM for service businesses managing leads, clients, workflows, forms and more. Save 20% your first month/year with code 'taylormonroe’.
Dropbox
cloud storage
Highly recommended for wedding photographers and anyone looking for extra cloud storage space.
NordVPN
online security
Our go-to VPN provider to choose our location as well as for online privacy & security. Get up to 3 months for free.
Good things come to those who back-up their computers. Get one month free with code ‘taylormonoroe’.
Backblaze
Our everyday home base for email, documents, calendars, shared files and video calls. Save 10% on your first year.
Google Workspace
EMAIL, FILES & MEETINGS
This is especially helpful for international, multi-currency needs. Get your first transfer free with code, ‘taylormonroe’.
Wise
This popular payment platform makes receiving payments so much easier.
Stripe
online payments
money transfers
Save time and send helpful videos to your team and clients.
Loom
Our go-to for working with PDFs, documents, signatures and all the paperwork in between.
Adobe Acrobat
PDF & DOCUMENT TOOLS
Protect your passwords–think bank accounts, credit cards, addresses, and more. Start with 25% off.
1Password
To keep you and your business protected–this one’s important.
The Contract Shop
legal protection
Password Management
Screen Sharing
cloud backups
Super simple, visually pleasing, and great for workflows and segmentation. Save 50% off your first year.
Flodesk
Email Marketing
Down-to-earth, but boy, can you segment! The actions and integrations are nearly endless.
Kit
With so many integrations and simple up-sell & cross-sell funnels, we LOVE using it to sell products and courses. Get it for one lifetime price!
ThriveCart
E-Commerce & Courses
Email Marketing
Social media planning made easy–for the visual planning people. Get $10 credit.
Plann
This is what we use to schedule our pins on rotation. Sit back, and relax.
Tailwind
Pinterest Scheduling
Social Media Scheduling
Simple, privacy-friendly website analytics without all the noise. Get $10 off your first invoice with code 'taylormonroe'.
Fathom Analytics
WEBSITE ANALYTICS
Showit
Brand Templates
The convenience factor and collaboration capabilities can’t be beaten!
Canva
There are so many design options here–an MVP for sure.
Adobe
Photo Editing & Design
Graphic Design
website platform
web & social design
Beautiful branding templates to make your website and socials stand out.
Show your clients how much you care with a cuuuute gift box.
BoxFox
Your Aussie clients will love what they get from Stellar.
Stellar
Client Gifting (Australia)
Yet another gift box option for you to send to U.S. and international clients.
HappyBox
Or, better yet, say it with a card from Postable!
Postable
Client Cards
Client Gifting
(USA & International)
Client Gifting (USA)
The Bookshelf
Taylor’s fave books on business and life.
01/
Rocket Fuel
by Gio Wickman And Mark C. Winters
Take your business to the stratosphere with this ultra-inspiring book featuring tactical advice on the visionary/ integrator relationship.
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02/
Aesthetic Intelligence
by Pauline Brown
Learn how aesthetic intelligence creates biz value and draws people to your brand in search of a meaningful experience.
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03/
Atomic Habits
by James Clear
Get crystal clear on what daily habits are serving you (and which ones aren’t) with this fan favorite, plus strategies to implement new habits into your routine.
04/
Building a Storybrand
by Donald Miller
Clarify your brand messaging and connect with your audience by building out a story for your business.
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Taylor's Faves
Office & Home
All the things to keep you cozy and productive, while keeping your aesthetics on point.
sherpa fleece throw Blanket
A cozy and comfortable blanket is a crucial office piece. Soft and plush, it keeps you warm on chilly days and helps you relax during busy work sprints. Pick the colour that matches your office aesthetics best (for us, that’s black).
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Voluspa Baltic Amber Candle
Candles in your office can promote relaxation and creativity with their calming and soothing ambiance. This scent (one of our favourites!) is warm and inviting, though we also love Crisp Champagne, it’s just often hard to come by.
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Ember
heated mug
Are you constantly reheating your coffee & tea? Because same. This mug is a game-changer, designed to keep your drink at the perfect temperature, so you can enjoy it as long as you need without worrying about it getting cold.
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Taylor's Faves
WELLNESS
Heighten your self-care and wellness so you can get back to your business feeling rejuvenated.
PHARAMOND LIFE yoga mat
This yoga mat is super thick (you want to be comfy during your practice!) and non-slip (a must). What’s unique is that it has a printed alignment system that helps you visualize and maintain your form & technique!
collagen
powder
Collagen powder is a must-have supplement for women who want to maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails as we age (it sucks, but it’s true!). We love adding this one, which dissolves quickly, to our coffee to start the day off right.
VITRUVI DIFFUSER
A diffuser can help reduce stress and improve your overall mood. By adding a few drops of essential oils, you can create a relaxing atmosphere. We love to use Saje essential oil blends in our diffuser (our favourite is Unwind!)
taylor's faves
SKINCARE
Simple, clean go-to’s for sensitive skin–we’re talking holy grail products here.
Cosrx
Snail Mucin
This lightweight essence absorbs quickly, leaving your skin super soft and hydrated. It improves skin texture, gets you glowing and has also been known to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles!
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Mugwort Essence
Super gentle, this essence is packed with antioxidants to calm and soothe irritated skin. Mugwort is known to provide a calming and nourishing effect on the skin to reduce redness and inflammation + prevent breakouts!
Pyunkang Yul nutrition Cream
This moisturizer provides intense hydration and nourishment to the skin, leaving it soft and supple. Meant for dry-combination skin, if you’re a bit more oily, try the Moisture Cream, and if you’re more dry, the Intensive Repair Cream is super rich!
our blog
The Library
Words from here and there, inspiring you to live an organized, happy, and yes, balanced life.
01 / business
02 / systems
03 / clients
04 / productivity
