Your Business. Your Rules. Our Toolkit. 🛠️
Starting your own business can be super exciting. You have a great idea and start planning how to execute it. But then you realise how much admin, finance, and marketing stuff there is to do.
This isn’t your specialty.
You don’t want to waste your time on it, but you can’t afford to outsource it either.
You just need a helping hand and a bit of support. But when you look around, everyone else seems to be steaming ahead. You ask a question in a Facebook group and get ten different answers (and most seem to be trying to sell you something). You try to seek out government advice, but which department is the correct one?
You want to feel in control, knowing that you’re compliant, that tax time will be a breeze, and that your marketing is helping you reach your ideal customers.
You’re happy doing things yourself (at least for now), but you need someone to equip you with the right resources.
I’ve got your back!
Hey, I’m Karen. I’m a small business owner who helps other business owners, creatives, and entrepreneurs navigate the necessary admin and get to the work they love doing.
I started my business 7 years ago as a side hustle while in full-time employment. I was so excited to start my business and already had two big clients on the books.
But then I got caught up learning all the things I had to do to be compliant. It took time away from doing my work. And I was still working full-time, so I didn’t have a lot of time to give!
Eventually I worked my way through it, but I didn’t want anyone else to have to go through that pain. So I made it my mission to develop resources that I wish I’d had when I started out. I combined things I spent time learning in the beginning, with what I’ve learnt along the way. I’ve also studied entrepreneurship and business and incorporate all this into the resources that I provide, so that you don’t have to go to loads of different websites, books and courses to find answers.
Introducing the Small Business Toolkit: an all-encompassing resource hub meticulously designed to empower and equip you, the business owner, on your entrepreneurial journey. I know how hard it is when you start out—you can’t afford to engage experts in every single area. The Small Business Toolkit offers an affordable and comprehensive solution.
With a growing collection of templates, spreadsheets, how-to guides, and expertly curated resources, members gain access to a wealth of knowledge, tools and support. My aim is to foster a sense of autonomy and confidence, allowing you to take charge of your business, make informed decisions, and pave your way to success.
The Small Business Toolkit is for you if you want to:
✅ get your income and expense records under control
✅ get clear on how to price your products/services so you know you will make a profit
✅ develop a strategy for your marketing so you reach the right people
✅ create engaging content to build trust with your potential customers/clients via social media, website copy and more
✅ learn the basics of each social media platform
✅ have access to a range of graphics templates to use online.
Let me be your Marketing Finance, Customer Service, IT and Sales departments all in one!
Why the Small Business Toolkit?
- I’m a geek who loves working with computers and software, and producing documents and templates that just WORK
- I focus on functionality, not just aesthetics
- I’ve built my business using free or very cheap resources, and I want to share these with you so you can do the same
- Clear and easy to understand instructions are included, so it’s easy for you to actually use these resources
- I’ve used these tools myself, and refined them over time, so I know how well they work
What exactly is the Small Business Toolkit?
The Small Business Toolkit is a membership-based online portal containing digital products, including spreadsheets, how-to guides, graphics templates, and more. Each month you’ll get four new digital products, which cover areas such as finance, customer service, sales, and marketing and social media.
Members also get access to a private Facebook group where you can ask questions anytime, as well as submit requests for digital products that you’d like to see added to the Toolkit in future.
Plus, members get 20% off my done-for-you services: custom graphics, templates, documents, workbooks, ebooks, and more!
It’s like Netflix for your business!
FAQs
Will this suit my business?
The Toolkit is designed to help all types of small businesses: Sole Traders, Partnerships, Trusts, and Private Companies. Whether you’re a tradie, online course creator, artist, clinician, coach, service provider, or something else! And whether you sell products, services, or a mixture of both, the Toolkit can help.
Is this right for me if I don’t have anything to sell yet?
Absolutely. Getting the basics sorted out and learning how to market your products/services will have your customers begging to buy once you launch.
How long do I have access to the materials for?
You have access to all the materials as long as you remain a member.
How do I access everything?
After joining, you’ll receive a welcome email with login details for the Small Business Toolkit online portal. Inside you’ll find all the resources. Some are downloadable documents (such as spreadsheets), some are links to other (free) platforms (such as Canva) where you can access the content, and others will be embedded videos that you can view in your web browser.
How do I use the templates?
Each template is designed to be user-friendly and comes with simple instructions so that you can get the most out of it without having to learn all about the software first!
Can I sell the templates/products or give them away?
No. Each digital product is for your own use only and is copyright protected. You can use the templates in your business, and to develop your own content. Some types of content can be used by you to post to your online platforms, but you may not on sell the templates or content. Giving away or selling my products is not allowed and may result in a license fee being imposed on the member.
What if I want a digital product that’s not in the Toolkit?
You can suggest digital products for future inclusion in the Toolkit via the Facebook group. I also create custom digital products and Small Business Toolkit members are entitled to a 20% discount!
Why is the Small Business Toolkit so cheap?
Because I know that when you are starting out, or if you are a solopreneur, you can’t necessarily afford expensive memberships and courses. My aim is to help a large number of people and the best way to do this is by keeping the price low.
I already have so much on my plate.
I get it. That’s why I give you information and templates in digestible amounts, drip-fed through the month so that it’s not overwhelming. My aim is to give you time back, by allowing you to speed through the stuff you HAVE to do, in order to get on with the stuff you WANT to do.
When you have more time, if you want to, you can delve into the vault of past resources to further refine your business.
Your investment
MONTHLY MEMBER
- Four new digital products each month
- Access to the vault of past resources
- 20% discount off done-for-you services such as custom graphics, templates, documents, workbooks, ebooks, and more
$9/month
ANNUAL MEMBER
- Four new digital products each month
- Access to the vault of past resources
- 20% discount off done-for-you services such as custom graphics, templates, documents, workbooks, ebooks, and more
- PLUS a free copy of my ebook ‘Start your own business’*
$99/year
The membership will auto-renew at the end of the period, but you are not locked in and can cancel at any time. Cancellation will come into effect at the end of your billing period. Due to the digital nature of the products, there are no refunds for the unused portion of your membership. This does not remove your rights under Australian Consumer Law.
(*‘Start your own business’ is an easy-to-read ebook that steps you through business basics, getting set up, marketing information, regulatory information, and advice on working with clients. It’s everything that you need to know to launch your small business in Australia and comes free with every annual membership purchased.)
The Small Business Toolkit: support for small business owners, sole traders and freelancers who are wearing all the hats.
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