7 Free Tools I’d Use to Start a Business from Scratch Today

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Jun 18

A cheerful young woman with long, wavy brown hair smiles with a surprised expression while holding an open silver laptop. She wears a beige blazer over a light top. standing in front of a warm orange background. Large bold text besides her

If everything disappeared tomorrow—my email list, my website, my brand—would I cry?

Absolutely. For like… ten minutes.

Next, I would use my computer and these amazing seven free tools to start a business or rebuild everything completely. Any expert knows that these are the best free business tools for beginners.

Because starting over doesn’t mean starting with nothing. It means starting smarter.

Here are the tools I’d reach for first, the ones that got me here, and the ones I’d used to rise again like a glitter-covered phoenix in blue-light glasses.

Free Tools to Start a Business From Scratch

🧰 1. Canva - Free Graphic Design Tool Period.

Need a logo? A lead magnet? Social media graphics? A workbook for your course? A full-on brand kit? Canva makes designing easy, giving you the look of a professional design team while you’re working from home.

And yes, the free version is THAT good.

Use it for: branding, pins, Instagram posts, ebooks, freebies, banners, business cards… basically everything.

📧 2. MailerLite

Email is still queen. Social media can ghost you. Algorithms change. But your email list? That’s YOURS.

I recommend MailerLite to beginners; it’s free, simple, and doesn’t overwhelm users with technicalities.

Use it for: Building your list, sending newsletters, automations, and delivering your freebie (hello, Freebie Vault!).

📁 3. Google Drive

It’s boring, basic and a beast.

Google Drive keeps your biz brain organized: blog drafts, spreadsheets, content calendars, ebook ideas, screenshots of your dreams. All free. All in one place.

Use it for: EVERYTHING. Organize like a CEO from day one.

📋 4. Notion

Notion is your brain’s second home. Once you get past the learning curve, it’s like having a magic whiteboard that organizes your ideas, launch plans, content strategy, and even your grocery list if you’re feeling fancy.

👉 Use it for: Planning your digital products, creating content workflows, managing launches, or journaling your next reinvention.

✅ 5. Trello (or Asana, if you like feeling extra professional)

Trello is what I call my “idea playground.” It’s where I move ideas around like puzzle pieces. Tasks feel like cards instead of chores. And when you check things off? Instant dopamine.

👉 Use it for: Organizing your content batching system (you know we’re doing that now!), visualizing your goals, or mapping out your first course.

🌐 6. Namecheap

Want a legit domain name? A landing page that looks like you mean business—even before you build a full site? Namecheap’s free page builder + cheap domains are a goldmine.

I once started a mini business with just a Namecheap domain and a free landing page. No fancy website. Just action.

👉 Use it for: Buying your domain for $10/year, setting up a fast landing page, and giving your idea a digital home.

🤖 7. ChatGPT

Need blog post drafts, business names, marketing ideas, SEO help, course outlines, or just a pep talk at 2am? Chat GPT got you.

👉 Use it for: Everything! Especially if you’re a solopreneur juggling 12 hats with one hand and coffee in the other.

Business Kickstart Planner✨

For the woman with a spark and a dream. This planner is your permission to start before you’re ready. With space to brainstorm, plan, and map out your bold business beginnings, it’s designed to help you turn messy ideas into magnetic momentum.

Inside: vision prompts, niche clarity tools, offer planning, and mindset boosters to help you build like a boss—even if you’re still in your pajamas.

VIPs, are you ready to build something wildly yours?