100 Best Sites for Solopreneurs

The 100 Best Sites for Solopreneurs from One Woman Shop

The 100 Best Sites for Solopreneurs from One Woman Shop

Editor's note: Want even more? Check out the 2016 list of 100 Best Sites for Solopreneurs and the 2017 list of 100 Best Sites for Solopreneurs!

A few weeks ago, we put a call out: we wanted to know the sites you turn to for insight, advice, and tips on running your solopreneur business. You spoke. We listened!

The nominations poured in, and we set to work compiling, editing, and polishing those entries into one amazing resource for you. The process wasn't easy -- in fact, there are far more than 100 great sites out there and many of our nominees could easily fall into more than one category -- but the end result is worth it. Without further ado, we present to you: the 100 best sites for solopreneurs.

Dig in... and be endlessly inspired to better your biz.
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Digital Marketing

The sites to visit for all things marketing: blogging, social media, SEO, building your list, and developing a website that works.

Alex Beadon

Alex’s site and services exist to help you get past the fear of the unknown to start “doing what you love for a living.” Her blog covers digital marketing and entrepreneurship, and if you’re just getting started, her “How to Create a Blog in Less Than 10 Minutes” is a free resource to give you a kickstart.

Must-watch video: An Unusually Smart Pricing Strategy

Alexis Grant

Alexis’ tagline describes her motto: “Make your own luck in your career and life.” OWS member Jessica describes the site perfectly: “Alexis provides a real, down-to-earth perspective about her journey from maintaining a side hustle, to being a one woman shop, to now running her own team.”

Must-read post: A Trick for Getting Where You Want to be Faster

Kim Herrington

Kim works with bloggers and business owners to set and meet blogging goals, improve their SEO, and market themselves online. Outside of her blog, we love learning from her vlog and encourage heading on over to her #bearchat on Twitter.

Must-read post: Why I Gave Up On Being an At-Home Solopreneur

Blog Brighter with Nadine

Blog Brighter is a simple site with a whole lot of value. In Nadine’s words, she “aims to share what I’ve learned as a blogger in a non-intimidating way.” If you want to take your blog to the next level, Blog Brighter should be amongst your first stops.

Must-read post: How $3 Brought Me 50,000 Page Views (in 3 Days)

Elembee with Lisa M. Butler

Lisa is a web designer and developer who offers “straightforward web guidance for making it happen online” through her blog at Elembee (yep -- that’s LMB, her initials). We love that she makes managing your website seem fun and -- dare we say it? -- manageable.

Must-read post: Why I Deleted Almost 500 Posts

Kyla Roma

A web designer and business coach, Kyla knows blogging. As one reader said: Kyla’s site gives “blog business strategy for passionate creatives who dream and then do.” OWS member Brittany likes that’s Kyla’s blog is “helpful, relatable, and straightforward -- she has great (free + paid) resources for improving your business!”

Must-read post: Five Minutes to a Better Blog: Make Your Blog Bio Fascinating

LKR Social Media

Laura Roeder + team share comprehensive insights into social media and digital marketing. Her team’s how-to posts are incredibly thorough, and her recap of research makes it digestible. We also love her weekly “The Dash” newsletter for quick, immediately-actionable tips.

Must-read post: Someone Figured Out the 5 Reasons People Share Content Online

Marie Poulin

Marie understands how the entire digital ecosystem works. She works with entrepreneurs and designers on digital strategy, productivity, launching, and building community -- and her blog is a fantastic source for topics like designing your client experience, proposal makeover, and more.

Must-read post: How Designing Your Ideal Week Can Increase Your Productivity (and Sanity)

Marketing Creativity with Lisa Jacobs

Lisa runs Energy Shop Jewelry, her creative business that inspires the blog at Marketing Your Creativity. For the creatives out there, turn to Lisa’s site for tips on boosting your creative business with “passion and purpose.”

Must-read post: How I Tripled My Blog Traffic in 3 Months

Nathalie Lussier

Nathalie is out to provide “digital strategy that matches your ambition” -- a cause we can get behind. Her free 30-Day List Building Challenge has been the kickstart to many-an-entrepreneur’s community-building efforts.

Must-read post: How to Design a Business Funnel That Works for You

Olyvia with Erika Madden

As online entrepreneurs, we couldn’t help but fall for Erika’s tagline: “Be delightful online.” Her site covers customer service, marketing, and PR that gets you noticed and makes the most of your little corner of the internet.

Must-read post: How Do I Get My Business Noticed Online?

Sarah Von Bargen

Sarah Von Bargen (who we’ve nicknamed SVB because we reference her so often) “helps make people and businesses awesome on the internet.” Her insight is always eye-opening, and her posts are engaging in an “I-wish-she-was-my-best-friend” sort of way. We are ALWAYS nodding “yes” in agreement.

Must-read post: How to DIY A Super Cheap, Effective Writing Retreat

Secret Bloggers’ Business with Kate McKibbin

Kate knows her stuff when it comes to building a business by blogging -- and she shares her “no-fluff, no-BS knowledge” via the Secret Bloggers’ Business (SBB, for short). From the simple stuff to the more complex, her posts are incredibly helpful for bloggers -- and it also helps like she’s a pun-enthusiast. (Yes!)

Must-read post: How To: Make the Most of a Viral Blog Post

Skillcrush

Believers that digital skills = job skills, Skillcrush provides “amazing advice for freelancers, with a really fun voice and tone to all of their articles”, according to one reader. From “foolproof” guides on WordPress to advice on making clients happy, the ladies behind Skillcrush will help you take your biz to the next level.

Must-read post: 21 Steps to Making Grumpy Clients Happy

Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn

Pat is one of the most successful online entrepreneurs out there -- and is utterly transparent about how he got there. (He calls himself the “crash test dummy of online business.”) Between his Smart Passive Income blog and the Ask Pat podcast, there’s no end to what you can learn from him as your build your online empire.

Must-read post: And They Said I Was Stupid – A Thought from 21,400 Feet in the Air

Social Studio

Social Studio is just that -- a community for helpful social media how-tos, solopreneur interviews, and so much more. Reader Holly calls them “hardworking ladies, with a fire for social media.” We can get behind that, for sure. (And yup, Cristina’s a sucker for their pink and gray branding.)

Must-read post: Improve Your Instagram with Iconosquare!

Tiny Blue Orange with Alison Monday

Alison provides “zesty web development, splash-worthy design + lip-smacking support.” And she’s on a mission to help you “smarten up your sphere of the internet.” We love her website tips + insight on development -- and her blog is hosted at tinyblueorange.com/fun. That says something!

Must-read post: The Stages of a Web Design and Development Project

WP BFF with Shannon Mattern

Shannon’s out to help you conquer WordPress - in a beautiful, fast, and free way (hence, the BFF). Her how-to tutorials and Women to Watch series are particularly helpful for one woman shops just starting out.

Must-read post: How to Sell an Ebook On Your WordPress Site: The Definitive Guide

XO Sarah with Sarah Morgan

We love Sarah’s tagline: “Blogging. Business. Badass Life.” Her behind-the-scenes tips on how she’s built her blog into a business helps you do the same. (And her aerial arts practice is pretty freakin’ badass, too.)

Must-read post: 9 Ways to Reduce Your Blog’s Bounce Rate
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Branding, Copy, and Content Strategy

The sites to visit for tips on designing and wordsmithing the brand and content that tells your biz story. 

Abby Kerr and The Voice Bureau

Abby and her team at The Voice Bureau provide “brand voice development for values-based businesses.” She knows a thing or two about branding and voice -- and she puts it all out there on her blog to help you with your conversations, your content, and your creative lifestyle.

Must-read post: A Plea to the Entrepreneurial Blogosphere: Stop Mimicking A-Listers & Other Brand Idols. Please

Alexandra Franzen

Alexandra has a straightforward approach to communicating, and presents the most simple concepts while managing to blow your mind. Her blog is a serious goldmine for your business and your personal relationships.

Must-read post: Everything is Marketing

Amanda Berlin

Amanda’s a communication consultant who helps you “create content that connects.” She’s particularly liked by reader Laura for her “short, actionable advice that makes me want to improve my web copy with ease.” With a background as a pitch-writer, Amanda provides essential resources for telling your story.

Must-read post: Do You Need to Write Core Values?

Amanda Genther

Amanda is a “digital stylist for creative women entrepreneurs + their crazy awesome ideas.” Her blog helps you get to the bottom of designing a brand that supports your products, services, and launches.

Must-read post: 5 Myths (You Probably Believe) About Creating Digital Programs

Braid Creative

Braid Creative is run by sisters who bring the full package: the “right braid” and “left braid,” that is. Together, they provide “branding and business visioning for creative entrepreneurs,” and we love their blog for tips on just that -- as well as general life how-tos.

Must-read post: How to Write Your Business Tagline

The Branded Solopreneur with Andrea Beltrami

Andrea is a maven for design. She provides “visual strategies & branding badassery” for solo business owners and her blog is a goldmine for tips on design, social media, and life as a solopreneur. (Sidenote: we frequently misspell entrepreneur, too…and we don’t think it has anything to do with the wine guzzling!).

Must-read post: How to Get an Influencer’s Attention Without Being a Suck Up

The Business Bar

The Business Bar works with “passionate solopreneurs all over the world” to help build their small business presence. They excel when it comes to brand identity, marketing, and content strategy, and their blog covers all aspects of solopreneurship -- from Instagram to insurance.

Must-read post: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Helping Insurance Suck a Little Less

ByRegina with Regina Anaejionu

Regina was our most nominated site, and for good reason. Reader Marianne Manthey says it perfectly: “Between Regina's content and worksheets and her humorous writing style, she continuously creates ridiculously useful content.” If you want an epic business and blog, this is the site.

Must-read post: 33 Types of Blogger Collaborations for Fun and Profit

Elle & Company with Lauren Hooker

Reader Monique sums up quite nicely the site that Lauren has created: “Elle & Company has all the graphic, blogging and online advice I need to run my online business.” Our community also loves #ElleChat, the weekly Twitter chat that Lauren hosts.

Must-read post: How to Create a Brand Style Guide

Hélène Scott

Hélène is out to help you BOP -- brand on purpose, that is. An experienced designer and solopreneur herself, she helps fellow female solo business owners stand out amongst the noise by building the brand and business that “you were born to create.” Whether its her “Battle Cry” or “Soapbox” on the blog, you stand to learn something, every time.

Must-read post: First Year (or So) as a Solopreneur? This is for You!

Hey Shenee with Shenee Howard

Shenee makes branding just plain fun -- and that playful attitude comes through her posts, resources, and “labs.” (She walks her talk -- she’s committed to her chemistry theme, and it rocks.) OWS member Rachel says: “I’ve been struggling with "branding" myself and she makes me take it to another level.”

Must-read post: Copy + Erotica: All About the Details

Jules Taggart

Jules helps put the “human” back in online communication. Her blog riffs on all things content strategy and online marketing -- and we love her belief that there’s “no business challenge that can’t be solved with a Moleskine, Post-It notes, and three different color highlighters.”

Must-read post: What Maids Can Teach Us About Earning Repeat Business

Kayla Hollatz

Kayla “helps you make a killer impression online, fine-tune your creative process, and connect with your target audience.” As one reader shared, “She’s transparent with her content and gives her readers really actionable tips.” Oh -- and we love joining the #createlounge Twitter chat she hosts!

Must-read post: 29 Ways to Give Back to Your Blog Community

The Middle Finger Project with Ash Ambirge

Ash + her cohorts at The Middle Finger Project take a no-holds-barred approach to running a business -- as evidenced by the quotes scattered around the site, like “Smart businesses don’t do boring” and “Not for humorless bores.” Sometimes raunchy; always insightful.

Must-read post: Dear Friends: I Work From Home (And Yes, It’s a Real Job)

Nikki Elledge Brown

We dig Nikki’s vibe, which works out well since she is “The Communication Stylist.TM” Think we can all relate when she shares this: “Sooo I'm not a wardrobe stylist. (FACT: I spend most days in pajama pants.) I AM, however, a WORDROBE stylist.” Head on over to her blog for tips on communicating, business building, and more.

Must-read post: How to Survive Biz Puberty (It's a Thing)

Red Slice with Maria Ross

Maria demystifies branding and marketing -- and delivers it all with a side of apples. Red Slice, in her words, is a “provocative sandbox for entrepreneurs who crave real brand-building juice, with an inspiration chaser.” Find tips on branding, inspiration, and running your entrepreneurial hustle.

Must-read post: What Happens When You Don’t Match Your Brand

Rule Breaker’s Club with Courtney Johnston

As the leader of the Rule Breaker’s Club, Courtney provides “Copywriting, Business, and Life Advice for Rebels With a Cause.” Aside from an awesomely clever name, she also riffs on when to invest in your business, how to tell people what you do, and so much more.

Must-read post: 4 Ways You’re Leaving Money on the Table

Story Bistro with Tea Silvestre

We love this quote from Tea: “If we don’t find a way to share who we are and what we do, our businesses will fail.” That’s why she created Story Bistro: to make your story part of your marketing. Her blog is a great place to find your voice -- and we can’t help but just feel welcome to her “bistro.”

Must-read post: The Manifesto: Why Your Business Needs One and How to Write It

The Story of Telling with Bernadette Jiwa

Aside from her creative business name + branding, Bernadette is well-loved amongst solopreneurs because of her ridiculously short -- but super smart -- posts. OWS member Rachel appreciates her “great advice on sales, branding, and identity.”

Must-read post: Why Most Marketing Fails
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Publicity, Launching, and Sales

The sites to visit when it's time to garner attention, build your launch strategy, and make more money. 

Betty Means Business with Kate Byrne

From her home page: “My heart of hearts won’t let me settle for mediocre. And I’m betting, neither will yours. Because your heart knows you’re worth more. Way more.” Truth. We love her mission + her blog -- and Betty Means Business rolls off the tongue nicely, wouldn’t you say?

Must-read post: 21 Jobs You Don’t Have to Do (Ever)

Farideh Ceaser

In addition to her awesomely entertaining stints on the ukulele, Farideh’s site is the perfect place to study everything launching. She’s not afraid to share the step-by-step process-- and a song -- when it comes to making more money, self-promotion, and creating the most epic launch strategy.

Must-read post: How to Promote Yourself Without Feeling Like a Narcissistic Egomaniac

Gwen Elliott

Gwen is devoted to helping you “put your business out there in a bigger way” -- by garnering media. She calls it “the glamorous side of entrepreneurship” (i.e. the days we’re not in our yoga pants on the couch), and her expert advice on why and how to secure media coverage is incredibly helpful for solopreneurs.

Must-read post: Not Sure What Press to Target? Start With a Press Pyramid

Kendrick Shope

“Authentic sellingTM” is what Kendrick is all about -- and she teaches you how to make selling “an extension of you and the business you love” via her web show, KTV. If you want a good dose of Southern accent mixed with actionable insights to help your sales game, this is the place to be.

Must-listen episode: Hate Selling? Read This

Launch Grow Joy with Andreea Ayers

We love Andreea’s singular focus on one very specific goal: to help you gain publicity for your product-based business. If that’s you, don’t miss The Launch Grow Joy Show -- a podcast on bringing your idea to life and getting your product line the attention it deserves.

Must-read post: 5 Creative Ways to Get Rid of Extra Inventory

Melissa Cassera

Fan girl alert: we love heading over to Melissa’s site to “curl up and chillax.” Melissa’s out to get you more publicity and sales, and offers resources like her “Better Bio Challenge” to get you there. (Bring the blanket, wine, and get ready to laugh.)

Must-read post: Are You Booting Your Customers Out the Door- Before the Party is Over?

Yoneco Evans

Yoneco is a “communications sidekick + launch strategist” who helps womenpreneurs (hey, that’s us!) “build audiences through teaching, speaking, and launching.” She runs The Thriving Solopreneur Podcast, and personally, we love that she plays a mean game of Connect Four.

Must-read post: 6 Reasons Launches Sometimes Fail
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Biz Growth, Systems, and Productivity

The sites to visit when it's time to hunker down and grow your biz -- and the systems and productivity tips that'll get you there. 

Blacksburg Belle with April Bowles-Olin

A blogger and fellow lover of all things Instagram, April consistently provides practical advice to help “struggling creatives turn their passions into life-sustaining careers that they’re head-over-heels in love with.” (And we *might* relate to the fact that she can’t play board games with her husband because she’s too competitive...)

Must-read post: Five Tips for Maximizing In-Person Events

Brilliant Business Moms

Sisters Sarah and Beth Anne have created a resource that shares the stories of mom-preneurs all over the world. If you’re wondering how these ladies do it -- or are a mum-preneur in a creative business yourself -- this is the place to be to see how moms are being brilliant in business.

Must-listen episode: How to Choose a Conference; 10 Factors to Consider

Devon Smiley

Devon serves a very particular niche -- but one we all need as a solopreneur: she’s a negotiation consultant. When you’re torn on what to include in a contract, how to increase your revenue without upping your workload, or how to rise above rejection, Devon’s blog is a safe haven.

Must-read post: How Much Is Not Negotiating Costing You?

Entrepreneur on Fire with John Lee Dumas

A case study in consistency, John interviews an entrepreneur every day of the week. (Yep, even on the weekends!) OWS member Rachel loves the podcast: “He has a great way of encouraging entrepreneurs to share awesome, practical, and inspiring advice.”

Must-listen episode: John Lee Dumas Chats with Guy Kawasaki of Alltop.com

Erin E Flynn

Erin’s business is built around helping designers turn their visions into beautiful websites, but we particularly love her focus on streamlining processes and working with difficult clients. OWS member Katie especially appreciates her FB group, “The Unstoppable Design and Dev Crew” where Erin hosts challenges and connects designers and developers.

Must-read post: 5 Tips to Stay Focused When Working From Home

Freelance to Freedom with Leah Kalamakis

We all start our businesses to earn more freedom, right? Yet somehow it’s just not that easy, but Leah is here to help. Her tagline says it all: “You’ve got skills. Sell them. Be free.” She shares the inside scoop on doing just that -- and we find her content to be spot on, time and time again.

Must-read post: 50+ Things You Could Outsource to a Virtual Assistant

Heather Crabtree

Heather’s on a self-proclaimed mission to “help you run your business without running yourself crazy.” (Don’t we all need that?) Her blog covers productivity, social media, and the tools you need to streamline your business. (And lots of references to candy + dance parties, so you know we’re fans!)

Must-read post: Stop Wasting Time in Your Email Inbox

Hit the Mic with Stacey Harris

Stacey’s mission is to help you “amplify your business online” through a social media strategy that grows your community -- without the “douchebag tactics.” (Yup, we can get behind that.) Her Hit the Mic podcast covers more than just social media: she riffs on systematizing, eliminating stress, upping your income, and more.

Must-listen episode: 3 Steps to Better Hangouts

Ittybiz

Their mission makes us smile: “We help little businesses become less little.” Their biz advice is blunt, to-the-point, and ridiculously helpful. (And we literally laugh out loud when we read this: “Naomi Dunford started IttyBiz in 2006. In her free time, she likes to… ha! Free time. You’re adorable.”)

Must-read post: Should You Really Join A Mastermind Group? (A Potentially Contrarian Opinion)

Lucky Break Consulting with Lela Barker

Lela works with makers and product designers “on the move” to help them build sustainable businesses -- and, if you will, get lucky. We love Lela’s strong brand, the fact that she highlights her makers on “Meet the Maker Mondays”, and her #LuckyBreakBookClub.

Must-read post: Thanks for the Bag of Dicks...No, Really

Marie Forleo

It’s not often you find an expert who rubs elbows with Oprah and Richard Branson, yet manages to create actionable videos for female entrepreneurs that include a Jersey accent, rap songs, and aerobics in 80’s gear. MarieTV is fun, helpful, and always reminds us that “everything is figureoutable.”

Must-watch video: Feel Like It’s All Been Done Before? Watch This

Nice Ops with Amber McCue

Amber focuses on operations and streamlining for people who want to “rule your empire and sweeten your bottom line.” Her blog talks planning, pricing, and systems, among other things. Oh -- and Danielle LaPorte has said that Amber is “80 percent, Get it done + 20 percent, ‘Fun.’” So, there’s that.

Must-read post: Are You Drinking the Kool-Aid?

Organized Creatives

For those 3:05 p.m. moments where you think “Brain… getting… fuzzy. More coffee.” -- Organized Creatives just gets it. (That’s straight from their Happy Muses manifesto.) The blog + “Muse Therapy” podcast gives you everything you need to tame your crazy, organize your life, and refresh your routine.

Must-listen episode: Staying Curious with Creative Cross-Training

Screw the Nine to Five

We love heading over to “the Screw” with Josh and Jill -- a ridiculously cute husband and wife team -- for a reminder that ditching that 9-to-5 was, indeed, our best decision. OWS member Naomi loves that they “are very candid” and “sound like real people, giving actionable steps you can implement in your quest.”

Must-listen episode: Analysis Paralysis: How To Stop Overthinking And Take Action Today!

Secrets of a Side Hustler with Chivon John

Side hustlers: “don’t wait for opportunities: create them.” That’s Chivon’s M.O. We loved this feedback from fan Gwen: “This amazing site provides content, connections, and support I need on this crazy side hustlin’ adventure.” In addition to the free resources on the blog, Chivon also hosts the #SideHustleChat on Twitter Tuesdays at 8pm EST.

Must-read post: Show Me The Money: 3 Creative Ways to Fund Your Business

She Takes on the World with Natalie MacNeil

In her words, Natalie helps you “turn your small business into something big” -- and helps you get started through her free, 14-day Conquer Course. For further preparation to take on the world through your solo biz, treat Natalie’s blog, videos, and interviews as your roadmap.

Must-read post: Spying and Buying from Your Competition

The Solopreneur Hour with Michael O’Neal

Michael provides “job security for the unemployable™” by bringing us “lively conversations... for proudly #unemployable people who are primed for real prosperity and fulfillment.” Let’s just say this -- it’s #2 on Google when you search for “solopreneur” for a reason.

Must-listen episode: 6 Things I Did Wrong When I Launched The Solopreneur Hour

Side Hustle Nation with Nick Loper

Side Hustle Nation is a community of entrepreneurs who know what it is to hustle. Nick’s Side Hustle Show podcast covers a variety of unique topics (from product licensing to building a speaking career to growing your Amazon-based business) and features popular entrepreneurs along the way.

Must-read post: 79 Side Hustle Business Ideas You Can Start Today

The Suitcase Entrepreneur with Natalie Sisson

The epitome of location independence, Natalie teaches entrepreneurs to build freedom-based businesses. (You don’t necessarily have to live out of a suitcase.) OWS member Katie appreciates that Natalie “shares different systems that have helped her along the way”, while member Naomi loves her productivity tips.

Must-listen episode: How to Schedule Your Non Conventional Lifestyle

Tara Gentile

Tara empowers “idea-driven entrepreneurs to create personalized plans for success” and believes in what she’s deemed “Quiet Power.” We love what this reader has to say: “Honest, smart and research-based biz advice served with heart and class.”

Must-read post: 5 Things I “Shouldn’t” Have Done That Helped to Grow My Business in 2014

To Business Owners with Lindsey Tolino

Lindsey started To Business Owners because she wants to help “passionate people with the best products succeed.” If this sounds like you, head on over to the open letter she’s writing about business growth, managing finances, and maintaining your vision.

Must-read post: Don’t Do a Miracle Diet to Grow Your Business

The Uncaged Life with Rebecca Tracey

Rebecca provides resources and coaching “for big thinkers who want to have a threesome with clarity, confidence, and action.” (Who doesn’t?!) Turn to her blog for smart advice on creating memorable service packages, how to plan your business, and more.

Must-read post: Why I Think Being Multipassionate is Bullshit

Your Super Awesome Life with Ashley Wilhite

Ashley is a coach who helps you “live your super awesome life while creating your freedom-based business.” Her blog and resources are devoted to getting you to your first $10K as a solopreneur, and we love her mission to make it on your terms. (It also helps that we have a mutual fondness for wine + Hanson. Don’t judge.)

Must-watch series: Ask Yourself These 3 Questions Before Starting Your Business
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Freelance Writing and Publishing

The sites to visit when you're looking to build your skills as a writer, craft your manifesto, or self-publish your ebook.

Awake the Bones with Elora Nicole

Elora believes that every book deserves to be written -- and we know a lot of solopreneurs with “write a book” on their bucket list. Awake the Bones is an ever-growing resource for authors who need a community, a shove, and the inside knowledge on developing your manuscript and jumping into the world of indie publishing.

Must-read post: How to Invest in Your Creativity

Brooks Editorial with Ashley Brooks

Ashley is an editor for authors, bloggers, and entrepreneurs, so she knows a thing or two about writing and publishing. Her blog is a fantastic resource for all things words and productivity, and we can’t help but want to curl up with a good book when we land on her cabin-inspired site.

Must-read post: 11 Signs You’re Ready to Write a Book

The Write Life

The Write Life helps writers “create, connect, and earn.” OWS member Brittany sums it up nicely: “My favorite thing about The Write Life has to be that it covers all types of writing - from business blogging to fiction publishing. I end up learning a lot of really interesting things about topics I never would have thought to seek out information on.”

Must-read post: Freelance Writers Need Vacations Too
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Finance and Law

The sites to turn to for the "logistics": what to do with that money you've made, and how to protect your business.

Careful Cents

Carrie helps “creative freelancers and solopreneurs tackle financial mountains.” A former accountant, she’s transparent in her journey of entrepreneurship, and as reader RM shares, “Carrie gives amazingly simple, helpful and bullshit-free money advice -- from setting goals to choosing the best bank account and more.”

Must-read post: A Guaranteed Plan of Action for Achieving Your Financial Goals

Creative Genius Society with Patrice Perkins

Who said law was boring? Patrice, the “genius” behind Creative Genius Law, provides counsel on “Life, law, + biz for brilliant minds.” (Sounds like you, right?) Get her free insight on living your #geniuslife at the Creative Genius Society.

Must-read category: Strictly Legal

Freelancers Union

A network of over 261,000 members, the Freelancers Union is a group of “practical revolutionaries” who are “advocates for the new workforce.” We love that the Union provides logical, straight-forward resources for the must-haves of solopreneurship: insurance, taxes, learning, and more.

Must-read post: You Should Break These 5 Freelance Rules

Kali Hawlk

Kali’s a financial writer and mentor for millennials -- and is committed to seeing your solopreneur business soar. Her blog covers everything from taxes to finding time to start a business, and is incredibly relatable as a fellow millennial and OWS.

Must-read post: Do I Have to Pay Taxes If I Earn Money on the Side?

Rachel Rodgers

Want a lawyer who “gets it”? Rachel focuses specifically on legal counsel for digital entrepreneurs -- so, she knows online business. You might know her as the creator of Small Business Bodyguard, but her blog is always open with real examples to help you understand legal issues.

Must-read post: You Don’t Have to be a Lawyer to Understand Copyright, You Entrepreneur, You.

SCORE.org

SCORE is a nonprofit that helps small businesses “get off the ground, grow, and achieve their goals through education and mentorship.” The association has been around for more than 50 years, and is particularly helpful for brick-and-mortar businesses looking to build a local presence.

Must-read section: Run & Grow a Business
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Mindset and Solopreneur Lifestyle

The sites to visit when you need a fresh start, a different take, or a reminder to love the life you've built as a solopreneur.

99U

For “insights on making ideas happen,” there’s hardly a more comprehensive resource than 99U, a site by Adobe’s Behance. A must-read resource for time management, decision-making, iteration, achievement, and more, it’s all too easy to fall down the 99U rabbit hole -- but come out better for it.

Must-read category: Time Management

A Beautiful Mess

Elsie and Emma (yup, sister-preneurs) believe that “life is better when it’s a little bit messy” -- and after visiting A Beautiful Mess, you will, too. ABM covers everything DIY - from homemaking to crafts and photography to business. We love finding inspiration from their focus on “creating happiness every day!”

Must-read post: 5 Tips for Evaluating a Business Idea

Best Kept Self

It’s always fun to indulge in a lifestyle site -- because business and life as a solopreneur are one. Best Kept Self lives up to its motto, “Feel. Look. Live. Like your Best Kept Self” by providing a great mix of content on health, energy, style, organization, and living abundantly -- and successfully.

Must-watch series: Monday Morning Pep Talks

Cerries Mooney

Cerries “puts the soul back in solopreneurialism” by helping solo business owners gain clarity in what they do and why they do it -- so they can keep moving forward. In Amy’s words: “Cerries cuts through the marketing hype and helps solopreneurs step into their power just by being who they are.”

Must-read post: You Will Never Be Original. Get Over It

Coach Jennie with Jennie Mustafa-Julock

Coach Jennie, “The Audacity Coach,” is the queen of doling out shoves to help you become “unstuck and unstoppable.” She openly shares her takes on motivation, the Law of Attraction, and all the things standing in your way from being the tenacious solopreneur you were meant to be.

Must-read post: Audacity Has Its Side Effects

Coffee Break and Chocolate Cake with Kristel Kayser

Kristel is on a mission “to inspire you to set the right business goals.” We love her philosophy: build an online business that allows you time for “blissful coffee breaks,” because naturally, we find any fellow solopreneur who’s fueled by caffeine to be a kindred spirit.

Must-read post: How These 2 Words Changed My Life

Create as Folk with Laura Simms

Laura, the lead behind Create as Folk, helps people “find careers that feel like home.” Her site itself feels cozy -- and is a great place to head for creating a purpose-filled career. (And a beautiful home office.) We particularly love her Purpose Profiles.

Must-read post: What If No One Takes Me Seriously?

Danielle LaPorte

Danielle LaPorte is the epitome of personal development for the purpose-driven female. Her Desire Map workbook  quite literally put her on the map -- and is the guiding force for many-a-solopreneur, while her blog delivers “white hot truth + sermons on life.”

Must-read post: "Don't Get Ahead of Yourself"... Can Suck It

Design*Sponge

Described by The New York Times as “Martha Stewart Living for the Millennials”, Design*Sponge has morphed into a site dedicated to designing a life you love -- from your home interior to your business. We are especially fans of the D*S Biz Ladies Series.

Must-read post: Your Favorite Biz Ladies Posts

Get Gutsy with Jessica Lawlor

Jessica lives by her motto, “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone,” and provides inspiration for you to do the same in both your life and freelancing business. We love her insights on branding, productivity, and getting a little more gutsy every day.

Must-read post: The #1 Way I’m Able To Pack So Much Into A Day: Energy Management

Heartmade Blog with Mayi Carles

Mayi makes the “messiest events of your life into a story of triumph.” Self-described as “a tiny artist with a t-rex heart”, she’s created a planner, bootcamp, and blog to tame your life and business. To be honest? Between her illustrations and her videos, we just love devouring her stuff.

Must-read series: 5-Day Life is Messy Challenge

I Will Teach You to Be Rich with Ramit Sethi

Ramit makes a big claim with his business name -- but he can back it up. He’ll “teach you to be rich”, but he’s not just all about wealth -- he covers productivity, motivation, social psychology, and more, and does it in the most compelling way possible -- with humor (and fast food references).

Must-read post: Courage Comes in Surprising Form (Like Chipotle)

James Altucher

James wants you to “choose yourself.” OWS member Megan says: “James is a wizard with a pen. His ability to weave valuable lessons in and out and back around through stories from his sometimes bizarre day-to-day life is unmatched. Definitely a great source for creative inspiration or a kick in the pants to break some rules.”

Must-read post: What I Learned About Life After Interviewing 80 Highly Successful People

Jenny Blake

A certified life coach and sought-after speaker, Jenny  first started with Life After College before moving on to work with everyone from the solopreneur to the C-suite executive. She expertly blends mind, body, and business, and there is always something valuable to dig into on her blog.

Must-read post: Passion Is Not Enough: What are Your Marketable Skills?

Jess Lively

In her weekly episodes of The Lively Show, Jess interviews super inspiring entrepreneurs and individuals to help you “start transforming your approach to life with values-based intentions.” From motherhood to wellness and money to blogging, the podcast covers it all.

Must-listen episode: Juggling Motherhood, Hobbies, and NASA

Ladypreneur League

A fantastic blend of career, culture, living, and wellness specifically aimed at millennial women entrepreneurs, Ladypreneur League covers everything from to city guides for travelers to building a retirement plan for the future-focused.

Must-read column: Ladypreneurs We Love

A Life Less Bullshit by Nicole Antoinette

If the name isn’t enough to draw you in, Nicole chronicles her personal quest to live a bullshit-free life. She’s a “real-talk advocate” who isn’t afraid to tell a personal story to help you realize you’re 100% responsible for your life + business. If you’ve been looking for a push to make something happen, Nicole will provide it.

Must-read post: This One’s for the Control Freaks (Ahem, Me)

Levo League

Levo is a thorough blend of lifestyle, career, skills, and more. From OWS member Brittany: “I love that Levo League has such a niche audience: gen Y, professional women. I’m exactly that audience. So the fact that they can get specific in their posts adds an extra layer of practicality.”

Must-read category: Skills

Live in the Grey

We couldn’t have said it better: “Life and work are not black and white.” Live in the Grey is a home for “disruptors, innovators, and thought leaders” blending career and life. As solopreneurs, it’s safe to say we’re all living “in the grey”, and we love heading to this site for articles on career advice, Grey Stories, and how-tos.

Must-read series: #FailureFriday  

Lucky Bitch with Denise Duffield Thomas

Denise works exclusively with women entrepreneurs to “make more money, have more fun, help more people.” She offers three free courses: on money blocks, pricing, and making money in 24 hours, and her blog offers even more. Want to get “rich + lucky?” She’ll help.

Must-read post: How To Deal With Refund Requests Without Freaking Out

MindBodyGreen

MindBodyGreen is a site dedicated to “revitalize the way we eat, move, and live.” Amongst the crème de la crème of lifestyle, wellness, and self-help blogs, MBG touches on all the important aspects of solopreneur life: relationships, sleep, home, and more.

Must-watch video: Why You Should Take a Nap Every Day

Seth Godin

Seth is the king of marketing (as evidenced by 18 best-selling books). He’s been blogging for over a decade, and the posts just keep getting better. If you want a daily dose of out-of-the-box thinking, freelancing tips, and general ways to break the status quo, this is the place to be.

Must-read post: The Trolls Inside

The Art of Non-Conformity with Chris Guillebeau

Creator of that little event called World Domination Summit, Chris is a pioneer of all things entrepreneurship, unconventional living, and writing. His daily blog offers lessons on life, work, and travel, where he’ll inspire you as a solopreneur and give you a serious case of wanderlust as a traveler.

Must-read post: Thoughts on Working From the Drugstore

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  1. Honored to be included in this list of very smart folks. Thank you!

  2. We’re so honored that Best Kept Self was included on this list!

  3. We are absolutely tickled pink to be featured on your website! Thanks so much for your support 🙂

  4. Stacey says:

    Thanks for including Hit the Mic on your list as well as a bunch of my other favorite sites! Great list!

  5. Kali Hawlk says:

    Holy cow! What a list of fabulous, totally fantastic sites to be included on! I’m honored and deeply appreciative. Can’t wait to check out some other sites on here that I haven’t visited yet!

  6. Abby Kerr says:

    Absolutely honored to be included in this inspiring list. Thanks so much!

  7. Thanks for including me on this awesome roundup of some of my favorite people/blogs on the internet! xx

  8. I love this list! i follow quite a few of these.
    I love personally helping women realize their dreams and living them!

  9. Malaika Paul says:

    Wow! You guys took the time to gather a resource for insight, advice and tips on running a solo biz is spectacular.
    I love that it’s the solopreneurs picks. It’s like the people for the people.
    This inspires me to connect and communicate with more people.
    Now let’s see how to gather in one place for easy access bookmarks? maybe that IFTT app.
    xoMalaika

  10. Lisa Jacobs says:

    The time, attention and care that went into compiling a post of this magnitude is not lost on me! Plus the fact that I’m on the same reference list as James Altucher = pure glee. Thanks for the props; I’ll enjoy sharing this EVERYWHERE. 😉

  11. Wow — thanks for including us! We’re honored to be in such great company on this list. Cheers to solopreneurship!

  12. shenee says:

    Well, shit! I am so honored to be included alongside these wonderful folks!

  13. I didn’t think I needed more new sites/businesses in my life … turns out? I do ! Gonna head down the rabbit hole now …

  14. Danielle says:

    This is such a good list. I see nearly all of my favorites, including XOSarah, byRegina, Jess Lively and Pat Flynn. I’ll definitely be checking out the others and sharing it with my tribe.

  15. I am honoured to be featured among these amazing people, thank you so much! I’m excited to visit the websites I don’t know! Thank you for this list!
    xoxo, Kristel

  16. Yoneco says:

    To be on a list with so many biz owners I admire is very much an honor. Thank you!

  17. Chivon says:

    Incredibly honoured to be counted among these amazing entrepreneurs! Thank you for putting this resource together!

  18. Mira Johnson says:

    What a fantastic list! I follow and collaborate with so many of these talented entrepreneurs. Can I just say… our generation is pretty amazing. Thanks for all you do OWS!

    ~MJ

  19. Ashley says:

    Fab list. But I can’t believe you didn’t mention Paul Jarvis. I kept scrolling thinking I’d see his name. 🙁 He’s incredible and between him and Marie Poulin, my skills and confidence as a newbie web designer has soared!

  20. Jill says:

    Thank you so much for including us in this list full of web celebs we love! *blushing*

  21. Francine says:

    This is such a fantastic list! I see many if not all of my favourites, and I’m excited to discover some new sites.

  22. Cerries says:

    I am SO thrilled to be included in this wonderful line-up! What a fabulous resource you have created here…I will be sure to share it with my community! <3 x

  23. Wow, what a great article! Thanks for the mention, it’s an honor 🙂

  24. Amber says:

    Loved reading this! SO many great sites. We appreciate the shout out 🙂

  25. Jill says:

    Thanks so much for including us in this killer roundup!

  26. NiaSweetz says:

    This is the new version, right? I REALLY wish you guys clarified who was a repeat and who is new to the list.

    • Hi Nia! The newest list is here. We really appreciate you taking the time to give feedback — we considered clarifying which site was new and which was on the original list, but decided against it for various reasons. We’ll definitely consider your feedback for 2017 🙂

  27. Emma says:

    Great list. Many thanks

  28. Natasha says:

    Such a great list & resource!

  29. Awesome list of great sites! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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