Resources for Growth: A Curated List for Small Business Owners

Written By WILLIAM MURRAY

Need help running your business? These tools make it easier.

Running a small business is no small task. Whether you're just getting started or scaling to the next level, the right tools can save you time, money, and headaches. At Venture Investments, we want small businesses to have the practical tools, platforms, and services that help small businesses thrive. Here's a collection of resources will cover operations, finance, marketing, hiring, and more.

1. Financial Management Tools

  • QuickBooks Online – for bookkeeping and invoicing

  • Ramp or Brex – for managing business expenses

  • Gusto – for payroll, benefits, and compliance

2. Marketing & Sales Tools

  • Canva – for easy-to-use graphic design

  • Mailchimp or Klaviyo – for email marketing

  • HubSpot CRM – for managing customer relationships

3. Operations & Productivity

  • Slack – for team communication

  • Asana or Trello – for project management

  • Google Workspace – for document collaboration

4. Hiring & HR

  • Indeed or Workable – for posting jobs

  • BambooHR – for managing employee data

5. Legal & Compliance

  • Clerky or Stripe Atlas – for incorporation

  • HelloSign or DocuSign – for contracts

  • Local small business legal clinics

6. Education & Support

  • SBA Learning Center – free courses from the Small Business Administration

  • SCORE – access to free mentoring

 

Let Venture Investments Help You

We know that tools alone don’t build great businesses, but the right ones can make your life easier and your business stronger. If you're a small business looking for venture capital and want help implementing any of these, let’s talk. And if you're not yet working with us, we’re always happy to point you in the right direction.

WILLIAM MURRAY
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