tools and resources
The ultimate list of resources needed to build a successful mediation practice. Take advantage of countless discounts and freebies. Bookmark this page, because we update it regularly!
PROFESSIONAL MEDIATOR ESSENTIALS
BUSINESS TOOLS FOR MEDIATORS
- Namecheap - for your domain names
- Phone.com - business phone line
- Press release service
- Professional laptop cover
- Reply - automated email outreach
- Ring Central: Business Cloud Phone
- SamCart - seamless checkout
- Sellfy to sell digital downloads
- Screenflow video recording & editing
- Seagate external hard drive
- Subbly subscription commerce service
- SurveySparrow conversational surveys
- Time Hero - for smart task scheduling
- VTech - quality hands-free headset
- Webcam for clearer online mediation
- Welcome website visitors - LiveChat
- Zoom Pro - for online mediation
- Accounting software - Quickbooks (50% off at this link)
- Acuity easy client scheduler (2 weeks free)
- Auto-post social media - SmarterQueue (free month)
- ConvertKit email marketing (free month)
- Crowdfire for social media post management
- Evernote, powerful media/file organizer
- Fiverr freelance design marketplace
- Fiverr Pro high-end freelancers
- Freshdesk customer support software
- G-Suite basic (20% off code: M747AM7ETR33TQU)
- G-Suite business (20% off code: M9LLTUHECJD4VDW)
- Gmail CRM with Streak
- Instaff employee self-service portal
- Laptop - Macbook Pro
- Law Depot (10% discount on legal docs)
- Logojoy to easily create and save your logo
- LTV Plus - live dedicated agents for your website
- MASV for transferring large files
SUGGESTED READING
In addition to our published articles, below is a list of essential reading available for immediate purchase from our online bookstore. Check back regularly for updates.
TRAVEL, SHOPPING AND MORE
- Affordable and portable standing desk
- AirBnB – host or traveler (get bonuses at either/both links)
- Amazon Prime Membership - books, movies, music & more
- Aromatherapy diffuser for home and office - I have 3!
- Coffee maker in your brand colors, you can take anywhere
- Discounted tourist sightseeing passes
- E-books - write or purchase at discounted rates
- Echobee - control your thermostat from anywhere, anytime
- Groupon for local deals and online goods
- Instacart grocery delivery service
- French and English Communication Services
- Lonely Planet resources for travelers
- News briefs from The Skimm
- Online professional courses (30% off with code M30)
- Perfume Emporium (up to 70% off)
- Mr Rebates for cash back on supplies, stores, travel and more
- Swagbucks for even more savings (double-up with above)
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