3+2 Tools to help kick-start your online practice
Change is something you can’t avoid. Therapists and coaches help to change lives, businesses and opinions. However, one must always keep in mind that as a consultant, there will be faced competition as well as various hurdles to overcome.
One of the biggest challenges many consultants face nowadays is the challenge of moving their successful business to the online realm. The internet is a new world with ever-changing components to it; therefore those who aren’t used to it may find it quite complex to navigate.
Fear not — we’ve put together a list of 5 tools that can help you kickstart your online practice.
1. Getting your finances done
For anyone who’s starting a business, finances is a crucial aspect. MINT, in order to solve this problem, offers a chance to keep your finances up to date with a push of a button: you’ll have everything you need at the touch of your fingertips.
MINT allows you to sign-up for free, which reduces the fees in hiring financial assistants or auditors. The privilege to have all your finances updated consistently, allows you to minimize your responsibilities. MINT helps you organize your taxes, bills, your cash flow and your expenses. This allows you to know exactly where your money is and how it‘s being spent.
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2. UpWork
UpWork has been a popular platform among freelancers for years now. It was launched in 2015 and since then has aimed to be the best online workplace for freelancers.
If you‘re in the midst of launching your online consultation, then this is a good place to find independent professionals to help kick-start your venture. UpWork thrives on the mission to provide a safe space for both freelancers from all around the world as well as for companies. They provide services from all categories — you’ll be able to find freelancers from marketing accountancy, legal, IT and the list go on.
The process of UpWork is rather simple. All you need to do is to upload a concise, yet detailed explanation of what you’re looking for. Soon enough, you’ll receive an application with resumes as well as links to their UpWork profile. You also receive recommendations based on the freelancer’s rankings and reputation. UpWork has a pretty flexible payment option; you’ll be able to pay with either your credit card or PayPal which can be discussed with your freelancer.
3. Evernote
When branching out, you will be swamped with planning, organizing and launching your practice online. However, hiring an assistant for completing any unimportant task would cost you a lot, and that’s why Evernote exists.
Evernote acts as your personal virtual assistant. It organizes your notes, your bills, reminds you of your daily priorities, notes down your ideas and basically does everything a normal assistant would do. You will be able to synchronize Evernote to all your devices for only 20$ per year, which isn’t much in comparison to a physical assistant.
Evernote also gives you the comfort to choose your time freely and allows you to be your own boss. Instead of being dependent on your secretary, all you need is an app that helps you with your everyday life. You can get your meeting dates and your dinner date at the same place, organized.
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4. SquareSpace
For those who prefer designing independently, then SquareSpace is the place for you. SquareSpace doesn’t require you to know any programming knowledge, instead, it offers you a variety of themes that cater to your needs.
The designs are suited for each individual — you can go through some simple tutorial videos and be able to design your own website. You can also purchase your website for an annual or monthly fee as a business site, but you can also go for the free trial just to see test it out if your website gets traffic.
You’ll also be able to purchase a simple logo using SquareSpace, which can be downloaded as a high-resolution image. For those consultants who choose independence and self-learning, SquareSpace is a nice choice.
The most critical aspect of being a consultant or starting your online consultancy is communication. If you’re looking for a tool that can help you structure and organize your sessions, then Telebond would be the perfect option.
Telebond has revolutionized the art of communication and has tailored its style truly on a professional basis. You will be able to set a specific duration for your sessions and charge your clients accordingly. Telebond has a very flexible payment method, which allows your clients to pay either with their credit cards or PayPal account.
At the start of your online consultancy venture, you might be worried of lacking professionalism. By using Telebond, you will be able to create the same professional ambiance as your offline consultation. Currently, Telebond has successfully launched itself in Europe and looking forward to continue to expand.
So what are you waiting for, sign up!
In conclusion
If you’re used to an offline world, it’s definitely scary to transition your business online. However, moving online can be made a bit better with the resources that are out there to help you out.
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