Whether you're just starting to organize your finances or looking to level up your existing systems, you'll find practical tools here that speak your language. No financial jargon, no intimidating formulas—just clear guidance designed for creative minds.
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Spark clarity with these creative-friendly financial tools
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Monthly Cash Flow Forecast
No complicated formulas. No overwhelming dashboards. Just a clean, guided monthly cash flow sheet designed for creative entrepreneurs who want clarity without the chaos.
See your income, list your real expenses, set aside taxes first, and confidently determine what you can pay yourself.
Business Tools I Use
These are my favorite tools that I have used to build out the backend of my business! I want to share them with you so that you can utilize them to grow yours as well.
ClickUp
I used to think project management tools were overwhelming… until I found ClickUp. Now I open it almost every single day. It’s where I keep everything organized — podcast episodes, YouTube plans, social content, client workflows, and my CEO Day metrics. If it lives in my business, it probably lives in ClickUp.
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Ignition
Ignition is the engine behind how I onboard and manage clients — and I truly don’t know how I ran my firm without it. It handles proposals, engagement letters, contracts, and automated billing all in one place. No awkward back-and-forth. No chasing signatures. No wondering if someone actually agreed to the scope.
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Gusto
Patriot is an amazing payroll company run by people who actually care about small businesses. Not only do they offer outstanding payroll and are liable for making sure your payroll taxes are filed, they are affordable and run in the USA.
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Creative Minds,
The Podcast for Creatives looking to learn about finances and all aspects of business
Hosted by me, Samantha Eck—a creative business bookkeeper on a mission to help you thrive—I’ll break down bookkeeping basics and share tips to grow your business while staying true to your passions. You’ll get actionable advice tailored for creative minds, plus insights from industry experts on topics like scaling and streamlining your business.
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Jayci Trujillo
I am the founder of Happy Girl Marketing Co, a boutique social media studio designed to help female business owners make social media a HAPPY & fun place to hang out!
We specialize in social media management, content creation, engagement and more!
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Jackie Hayes
Jacki Hayes is a Certified Online Business Manager, Systems Strategist, and Operational Support Specialist who offers her clients custom-crafted systems and exceptional operational support so they can run the business of their dreams, create greater impact, and unplug from their business with confidence.
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Online business manager
Katie Lyke
Katie Lyke with Live Love Lyke photography is a lifestyle branding photographer who specializes in capturing the heart behind women-led businesses. She’s all about creating relaxed, intentional sessions that showcase each client’s unique personality and the passion they pour into their work, capturing real, relatable moments that help brands connect with their ideal audience in a genuine way.
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Brand Photographer
Ready to call in the dragon slayer?
Sometimes you need more than tools—you need an expert guide who can help you navigate the financial flames. Let's transform your bookkeeping from a dreaded task into your business's secret weapon, so you can focus on what you do best: creating.
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