FAVORITE SMALL BUSINESS TOOLS that make my life easier ✸ Tech, Programs, Websites, & more!

Hello~✸
I wanted to talk about my favorite tools I use very frequently to run my small business. For context, I manage a shop that sells my own merch, I post content on the interwebs, and work on client work for brands. This is a huge mix of all those combined into one favorites video! Let me know if you want me to dive deeper into any one of these topics or have any other chatty topics you’d like me to talk about. I hope you all are doing well~ Sending lots of love, Apple Cheeks.
#SmallBusiness #Illustrator #MyFavorites
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THINGS MENTIONED:
TECH~
✏ iPhone 12
✏ Case: www.casetify.com/product/wond...
✏ Canon m50 + Kit Lens + 11-22mm lens
✏ Canon m50 Extra Battery (similar): amzn.to/3KTRgWN
✏ Canon G7X Mark II
✏ Macbook Pro 2020 16 inch
✏ MOFT Laptop Stand: www.moft.us/collections/for-l...
✏ iPad Pro 2021 11 inch + Apple Pencil 2nd Gen
✏ Samsung SSD T5 2TB Drive: amzn.to/3N4OIqk
✏ Epson Perfection V37 Scanner (similar): amzn.to/3vW2RQP
✏ Rollo Thermal Printer: www.rollo.com/product/rollo-p...
✏ EcoEnclose Thermal Labels: www.ecoenclose.com/direct-the...
✏ Blue Yeti Microphone: amzn.to/39QH2tm
SOFTWARE, PROGRAMS, WEBSITES, APPS~
✏ Mercari: www.mercari.com/
✏ Shopify: www.shopify.com/
✏ Squarespace: www.squarespace.com/
✏ Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/
✏ Later: www.later.com/
✏ Snapseed
✏ Adobe Creative Cloud (students get discounts): www.adobe.com/creativecloud.h...
✏ Final Cut Pro (students get discounts): apps.apple.com/us/app/final-c...
✏ Da Vinci Resolve: www.blackmagicdesign.com/prod...
✏ Audacity: www.audacityteam.org/
OTHERS~
✏ Cheap Note-Sketch-Idea Book
✏ Storage: amzn.to/39JcDNr , www.ikea.com/us/en/p/kvissle-... , Daiso also has storage!
✏ Measuring Scale (similar): amzn.to/38iptSv
✏ Stickerapp: stickerapp.com/
✏ Catprint: www.catprint.com/home
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SOME GOODIES FOR YOU:
✏ Skillshare Membership Trial: skl.sh/applecheeks04221
✏ CatPrint $10 off new customers: www.catprint.com:443/referral...
✏ Squarespace 10% off new customers: squarespace.com/APPLECHEEKS
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FIND ME:
PATREON ☞ / applecheeks
INSTAGRAM ☞ / apple.cheeks
ONLINE SHOP/PREORDERS ☞ www.applecheeks.art/
PORTFOLIO ☞ www.tiffanytanart.com/
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
1:30 Tech
7:56 Software, Programs, Websites
15:03 Other Cool Things!
23:04 Outro
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FTC: This video is not sponsored. All opinions are my own!
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Apple Frens: 124.2k

[@pneumace]

Love to see how organized her workplace is. Helps build productivity on my side

[@apple.cheeks]

Being organized makes things faster to get done imo 👀

[@fifirandom97]

I get so happy when artists I love and whose business models I admire make videos like this. Fingers crossed that this is the year I start my own shop. Thank you for the tips!

[@ZoeysMusings]

You're feeling a little chatty is super helpful 😁I keep hearing good things about Shopify so I think I need to give it a go 🤔This was such a comprehensive video and you covered everything that's essential especially using professionals for things like taxes and taking care of ourselves mentally and physically. Thanks Tiffany!

[@adambane1719]

I Love how Tiffany is soooo busy and so successful.... and yet always has time to help other budding artists with her wealth of talent, experience and knowledge. She always talks about the importance of nature, and personal mental health....and she always has time for others... especially if you are a cat : ) You are truly inspirational Tiffany !!

[@shespeaksthruspirit]

Not one second of my time was wasted! Thank you for all these tips!!! I pray you stay healthy and happy ⭐️

[@4some2joe0]

Hey they ending was special bc I'm running into the ground running the show so thank you really appreciate it : )

[@victoriajaninaheath]

I love watching your videos! So relaxing ✨🤍☺️

[@Honeydoyou]

Love this kind of content. Thank you for sharing your experience

[@nancylee3780]

This was so sweet and considerate, thank you Tiffany!💛 have a good day

[@gloriaalonso419]

You're awesome!!! I watch your videos to relax 🥺💕

[@starbrown1219]

Absolutely such great advice for anyone. Wow. You are so talented and intuitive.

[@zh_bd]

the upload made my day so much better

[@inkyfrog]

Thank you for this video! I love hearing about how to run a small business and the business tools that people use. This was so helpful!

[@fistfightcupcake7288]

Thank you so much Tiffany! This was a very helpful video! It felt like a good lil chat where a friend is just giving some really good advise! 😭❤️

[@LeejHaiyu]

I always feel excited when I see you post new videos. It helps me and motivates me to be productive and work harder 🥰 I've already finished watching all of your videos and I repeat some videos nowadays to keep me company when I work.

[@benipray]

Thank you for sharing all these useful informations! 💕 I’m trying my best to have a healthy sleep schedule and eat well

[@melocotonki]

These tips and and information is priceless!! Thank you so much Tiff, I've been a freelancer for years and I still got a lot out of it 💛

[@mariaduran158]

I so needed a video like this one, I was feeling a bit down with my little business but now looking forward to improve packaging, website and this video felt relieving and boosting ❤ thank you! One question, the thermal printer works to print whatever type of shipping label? I’m not from the states so the labels are different and all…

[@tammytroche1624]

I’m working on starting my own small business within the next year so I’m so thankful for this video!!!

[@nickymercado5802]

this video was so helpful thank you so much tiffany 🥰

[@francinemaile]

Thank you for this video! All the information (and links!) was so helpful, motivating, and inspirational; especially having just recently started to post artist vlogs to my KZbin channel and trying to get my small art business off the ground. In my limited experience so far, my hard drive in particular has been integral lol.

[@zabebebe704]

Love the part about mental health, it's so true! If we're feel sick/sad it's impossible to produce how we like

[@latelierdeseito6645]

Thank you so much for all your good advices! I’m starting my own small business and I’m so, so happy to work! I just can’t stop working! 😆😂🤣

[@prettyvivience]

awwwww absolutely love it!!!

[@quotesntrends2901]

Some of the apps/programs you mentioned are also ones that I'm using. They are very helpful indeed!! 😁

[@ninapenpal]

Thank you so much for all your good advices! :D

[@bennyferra9167]

Love it thank you ❤❤❤

[@TheFlauschig]

It makes me so unresonable happy, that the cow is sitting with you for the video.

[@bushrasattar2254]

Can you please do a video guide on client work? Like your process and how you pitch ideas and the whole bargaining and revisions thing? This stuff is super stressful and it helps so much to see how others approach these things!

[@apple.cheeks]

I'll keep this in mind for future talkative videos!

[@NikitaBx2]

Thanks for sharing all this great information!

[@lk7315]

This video was so helpful. Could you talk about what it was like finding the right manufacturer for your creations and how you went about establishing that line of communication with them? I've heard conflicting advice. Thank you!

[@RadhiaRahman]

your videos are always so spot on and informative Tiffany! ♡

[@apple.cheeks]

:'-) thank you heh

[@Cattensumakesthings]

This was very helpful and informative. Thank you.

[@annaallcy]

Very helpful, gracias ❤

[@kholoodfantasy2006]

You have to change your portable hard drive every two years to be on the safe side. One of my IT friends told me that. I enjoyed watching this vlog. It was so usefull

[@LocalArtsie]

Omggg the fact that I am so early and I needed this video. This one was made for someone like me who is about to start a business

[@apple.cheeks]

I’m glad it helps!! :3

[@deborahmeyers551]

Thank you for sharing this was super helpful 😋

[@mystikmisfit]

dude, really appreciate this!

[@Silver-jn3jl]

Yes ! DO NOT COPY AN ARTIST...OR TAKE THEIR HARD WORK AND SAY ITS YOURS...😢 I almost had that happen. I was hired to be a photographer for a company took 178+ photos and edited, yes signed them in contract I have that I do water mark my items. Because I'm proud and it's not huge but it's there. And one owner and his wife freaked out and started screaming at me for it and saying how they are going to some how remove it and put her name Because she used to be a photographer for walmart and she's better but wants to take credit for my work. I asked if she is good why hire me? And she yelled just give me the photos so she could put her name. It was a sad and weird situation. It's very sad how jealous people act. I was going to work with this company in the future but not after this. They also tried to force me to sign a new contract that states I get no pay and they own everything I do for them and had to give it her so she could put her name on it. Oh and if she wanted to she could use my area I have set up in MY studio for photos. Yeah like I said such a very weird Strange interaction. I stood up for myself it was scary but I did.

[@chickchickduck4028]

So proud you did! We artists deserve to be paid for our work

[@nikkiladouceur1910]

That should be illegal what she did. But no we don’t got protection against our art so I guess people are allowed to ask for things like that and let alone do them as well

[@anggigii7580]

Thank you for sharing, I learn a lot

[@annap214]

Thank you for sharing ~* that’s very helpful ~*

[@SaIrAbEe.]

Thanks for sharing! 😍

[@lisamaxwell5876]

When you put the pouches up to your face in the last few seconds of the video, it made me think those would make cute earrings...100% would buy

[@_0lliver._]

Thank you so much for this it really helps!

[@apple.cheeks]

I’m glad! :)

[@WoolyLinen]

I’m relaunching my sewing business so this is a very helpful video. Tyty!

[@fairlybethy]

Good luck Annasthetics! I'm cheering for you!

[@WoolyLinen]

@@fairlybethy awe ty!! That means a lot 🫶🥹

[@archdevillucifer]

when she says "eat your fruits, eat your vitamins" cuz vegetable is prob triggering for some xDDD but this video was super helpful! thank you for your words of wisdom! i hope to open up my own store p soon~

[@claomd]

I'm not joking, I was actually searching iPads reviews! Thanks for this

[@apple.cheeks]

Yay! :-)

[@benwrex6280]

Great tips!

[@apple.cheeks]

💖

[@I_like_art395]

OO.GGGGGG HIIII I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS 🥺 one day I have a dream that next I might start a business but idk how it will go but that is my dream and I love ur advice

[@felareed8251]

Great Vlog ! Thanks For Sharing (:

[@majacampos8901]

" Talk to a CPA" 💛

[@TiffanyLouann]

OMG we have the same name!!!!!!!! I also have a small business called TiffanysCreativeMind so I incorporated my name into my shop name but that’s awesome that we have the same name!!!!!!!!!

[@alvheaacevedo5008]

Hi!! It's like I've been waiting for a very long time well in fact it's just 2 weeks...but still...hoping for you to vlog more....love you✨💖🥺☺️

[@apple.cheeks]

Get ready cause really fun videos are in the works right now :3

[@alvheaacevedo5008]

@@apple.cheeks thank you for sharing such inspirationaland motivational video✨💖🥺☺️...love youuuuuu✨✨💖💖

[@alvheaacevedo5008]

@@apple.cheeks ahhhhhhhh...so exited for moorreee✨✨💖💖💖💞💞

[@diviAesthetics]

I study graphic design in a CC. Over the course of last year and this year I managed to save from my internships and invest in a macbook pro, ( ipad pro 12.9 inch gifted by my mom), my iphone is 12 pro and I just bought a canon g7x mark ii and my college gives free adobe cloud subscription I've had it for 2 years now until the end of this month when I graduate I won't have access anymore so I'm also looking for alternatives before I pay for the subscription myself. I've prepared myself so that over this summer I plan on creating more content for instagram and try youtube I just already know it's gonna be a little difficult but I will still try.

[@milenalm5288]

Have you looked at the Affinity software - Designer, Photo etc?

[@diviAesthetics]

WHEW! I’m early 💜

[@apple.cheeks]

Hello!

[@pneumace]

Eyyy we're the early birds

[@amimyfavoritethings]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@coryvan5645]

Do you notice wearing blue light glasses changes the colors you use? My everyday glasses are blue light and I noticed that they give everything a slight greenish tinge, and I wondered if that affects the color quality of my art. Random question but I was wondering if you noticed anything like that.

[@onnailz]

Which printer do you use?? Btw i love your chanel💗💗💗

[@suffering2697]

I’m so distracted by the giant posca in the background

[@lmaoannie4731]

Do you use a paper like screen protector on your iPad or just a regular one?

[@DaniK0903]

What case do you use for your iPad Pro?

[@hidyveg]

What kind of ipad case do you have? Any recs?

[@Angela27red]

Where do you keep your reference photos? I have a ton that I have taken or friends have taken.

[@TheStitchWitchPodcast]

PS do you have any recommendations for easy overhead filming rigs? :)

[@fuzzydragons]

if i was gifted an Ipad I wouldnt turn it down of course, but I dont do enough drawing outside to get one so the money can go towards more storage drives and games lol

[@oreowiskers]

i used to use audacity before i found out they were pretty shifty with their data usage :((( it's a shame because their software is rlly nice...

[@kaileypm3249]

Where did you get your ipad case?

[@sennaaaaaaaaaa]

How did You make your website?

[@yulitamashita]

Hi! I was wondering what’s the reason you choose to use the 11” inch ipad pro and not the 12.9” inch ipad pro?

[@apple.cheeks]

I personally think the 11" was big enough for me and I love how it fits in all my bags and is easier to bring around! :)

[@Vamp2004]

Where do you get plushies made from?

[@watermeenal9305]

which art school did you go toooooo?

[@dubleyhigbee7667]

Standard

[@TrishhMakes]

i dont have a platform, so I'm till on etsy and paying monthly for a site ends up being more expensive for me.

[@apple.cheeks]

Honestly that is totally valid and okay, I think Etsy is still a place where you can start out when you're growing your audience! I spent many years on there when I first opened my store as well because of the market place aspect.

[@TheStitchWitchPodcast]

Hi Tiffany! I'm not sure if you'd be interested so I'm sending this on YT and on IG too. I make Japanese nail art press ons, so I'd love to send you some for your product photography! (Or just for you ;) that's even more awesome!). Please let me know if you'd be interested bc I think they could complement (but not compete with) your sticker closeups really well!

[@noface1184]

does shopify not have password protected pages?? 😟

[@apple.cheeks]

Honestly I have not looked into it yet, but I like keeping my Patreon shop separate anyways! :3

[@ceceyangg]

Hi! Are there other youtuber creators/small business that you like/follow and find inspiration from?

[@davidparnell3241]

Third

[@idfalnhouse]

#MyFavorites

[@idfalnhouse]

#SmallBusiness

[@danielqiu6456]

You’re the real definition of wife

[@SANGEET_SABHA608]

Creep

[@fatma-yk3vr]

I am so lucky to know this cute Channel🥹💜