RECOMMENDED TOOLS, OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS
We are often asked what tools we use to run VACT Limited and so here are the primary ones we use on a daily or weekly basis.
Please note that by clicking on a link from this page, you will be sent directly to the products website, where you may receive a discount if you sign up via us and we may earn a small affiliate commission for any purchases you make.
Remember all of these products are tools we use currently to run VACT.
This list is different to the VA Toolbook that is listed as part of the Ebooks and Guides.
The VA Toolbook, is a list of tools that you might come across while supporting clients. I do however, recommend downloading it and scribbling your comments on particular tools (whether you like / dislike them / key features etc) or if you hear of new ones add them to the list so that you can support your clients fully.
Remember you do not need to know every tool out there!
Business insurance
We’re really pleased to have teamed up with professional insurance broker PolicyBee. And since that means 10% off your professional indemnity insurance, you’ll be pretty pleased too! For a quick online quote visit https://www.policybee.co.uk/VACT, or call a jargon-busting adviser on 0345 222 5370.
Calendar management services
Acuity Scheduling has both free and paid for versions available and will allow clients to book a slot in your diary for a Discovery Call. Learn More…
CRM and email marketing
I have been a long standing customer of Convertkit but took a brief interlude for 6 months. But I am back! As an email marketing tool – it is constantly looking for ways in which to add more value to it customers. Learn More…
TIME TRACKING SOFTWARE
I can arrange a 30 day trial (instead of their normal 14 days) and a 20% saving on your subscription to this time tracking software. In my opinion, Minutedock is by far the best time tracking software – it is not the cheapest but worth the price. Email me if you would like the 30 day trial.
Timeular are the creators of a new innovative product called ZEIº, it is a polygon with a wireless bluetooth connection to the computer and through software, you can assign a project to each face of the polygon. Learn more about this great product here. Save 10% on this product using the discount code: vact10zei
CONFERENCE CALLS, WEBINAR SOFTWARE AND CHATBOTS
Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications, with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, chat, and webinars. It has both a free and paid for version.
OMG this tool is amazing, you can add a live chat to your website and talk with your website visitors in real-time, or use the messenger mode and reply to messages at your own pace. Learn More…
TEMPLATES
For those of you who are planning your 2021 and have “GROW MY AUDIENCE” as your number 1 focus but are frustrated that you don’t know how to get 10x more engagement and growth consistently…
I have a really great downloadable resource bundle full of viral content templates that you can copy paste for LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram…
…and the bundle would set you up for 2020 with content templates and structures specifically tailored to create viral effect and skyrocketing engagement on your social media, while also attracting your ideal clients…
And it was created by one of the top viral marketers online.
Stock Images for websites or social media
I love images that are crisp, modern and on brand and thats exactly what I get with Styled Stock images. Perfect affordable images for attracting female entrepreneurs. Unlimited stock photo downloads for a monthly membership fee or purchase a one off lifetime membership, which is what I did.
With Haute Stock’s stock photo subscription, you can quickly create gorgeous graphics for your brand that reflect your vision.
Instead of searching for *hours* through stock photo sites that just don’t cut it, you can browse through collections and filter through photos to find that one shot that captures exactly what you were looking for. Learn more…
social media management tools
Missinglettr turns each of your blog posts into a 12 month social campaign, which is then dripped out to your social channels. What I love is that I can create content that is drip fed throughout the year to drive traffic back to my website – thereby keeping a blog post alive much longer.
I use Tailwind to schedule to Pinterest (and occasionally Instagram!) – here is a link to get a one month free trial and if you sign up via this link you will earn a $15 credit when you become a paying client.
If you are using Tailwind to manage your Pinterest account – please do come and join the VACT Tailwind Communities – here is a link to join the tribe today.
WEBSITES
WP Fiddly Bits have supported me for many years with my websites, creating both the VACT site, the VA Training Academy and three sites for my husbands business. They provide friendly, reliable WordPress support UK. WordPress maintenance, installation, fixes and custom WordPress design for a variety industries.
Ask me to connect you with Alison via email.
Happy Heart ‘Ready Made’ Websites are available in 6 layouts and fully customisable to any colour, simply add your own images and text and get your new WordPress live! You get support with Naomi Gilmour too (an experienced website designer with over 20 years experience).
Do you want to create your own website and don’t know where to start? Or, are you tired of wasting time searching for tutorials on how to either create your own WordPress website or youtube on how to change something on your site. Check out the easy-to-follow WordPress 101 tutorial videos – they have been carefully crafted to teach you how to use WordPress quickly and easily. Learn More
AffiliateWP is an easy-to-use, reliable WordPress plugin that gives you the affiliate marketing tools you need to grow your business and make more money. Learn More
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