The Ultimate Resource List for Educational Businesses

Resources for education businesses

Teachworks is tutor management software that provides education businesses, such as tutoring companies, music schools and language schools, with all the tools they need to run the administration side of their business. This includes scheduling tools, client and tutor/teacher management, billing, invoicing, payment processing and much more.

In addition to our core features, we also have more than 60 free integrations and add-ons to further streamline administration. This includes the following popular integrations:

  • Stripe: Allow your clients to pay by credit card right from their invoices. Payments are recorded automatically and invoices are marked as paid. 
  • Zapier: Connect your Teachworks account to over 6000 apps through Zapier to automate your work and be more productive.
  • QuickBooks Online: Sync customers, services, invoices, credit notes, and payments with the click of a button and easily view sync results when you’re finished.
  • Lessonspace: Provide your clients with online, one-on-one or group lessons using the most versatile collaborative space for online lessons.
  • Mailchimp: Sync your students, families, teachers and staff to your Mailchimp account for your emailing campaigns.

Below are more tools and resources that can help you and your team work more efficiently.

Project Management

  • Trello: Collaborative tool for organizing projects into boards for easy task tracking.
  • ClickUp: Productivity platform for collaboration and project management tailored for businesses of all sizes.
  • Asana: Task and project management tool for teams.
  • Basecamp: Project management and team communication software for remote teams.
  • Monday.com: Work operating system that powers teams to run projects and workflows with confidence.

Lesson Hosting

  • Lessonspace: Online teaching/classroom platform for live, 1-on-1 sessions or group settings.
  • Zoom: Cloud-based video conferencing service for virtual meetings.
  • Google Meet: High-quality video meeting platform.
  • Microsoft Teams: Collaboration hub for chat, meetings, and file sharing.

Customer Service

  • Zendesk: Customer service software for multichannel support.
  • Intercom: Messenger-based customer service platform for engaging with customers.
  • Freshdesk: Customer support software for businesses of all sizes.
  • Help Scout: Help desk software for customer support teams.
  • Zoho Desk: Help desk software with multi-channel support and AI-powered assistance.

Marketing & Design

  • Mailchimp: Email marketing platform for connecting with clients.
  • HubSpot: CRM to increase leads, sales, and streamline customer service.
  • Canva: Graphic design platform for creating visual content.
  • Adobe Creative Cloud: Suite of creative tools including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

SEO & Advertising

  • Google Ads: Advertising platform for reaching your target audience.
  • Google My Business: Create and manage your business profile on Google.
  • Google Search Console –  helps to measure your sites search traffic and performance within Google. 
  • Google Analytics – track traffic to your site and understand how your website is performing.
  • SEMrush: All-in-one marketing toolkit for improving online visibility and discovering marketing insights.
  • Ahrefs: SEO toolset for keyword research, backlink analysis, and competitor analysis.
  • Moz Pro: SEO software for improving search engine rankings and visibility.
  • SpyFu: Competitor keyword research tool for SEO and PPC campaigns.

Social Media

  • Hootsuite: Social media management platform for scheduling, listening, and reporting.
  • Buffer: Social media management tool for scheduling posts and analyzing performance.
  • Sprout Social: Social media management and optimization platform.
  • Later: Instagram marketing platform for scheduling posts and analyzing performance.

Education Blogs

  • The Tutor Blog – a tutoring resource written by the founder of “The Tutor Pages”. 
  • Self-Employed Teacher – the complete guide to starting and growing a teaching or tutoring business. 
  • EdSurge: Education technology news and resources.
  • TeachThought: Blog focusing on education, teaching strategies, and educational technology.
  • Edutopia: Education website and blog with resources for teachers, parents, and administrators.

Recruiting

  • LinkedIn: Professional networking platform for recruiting and hiring.
  • Glassdoor: Job search and company review website for finding talent.
  • AngelList: Platform for startups to find talent and funding.
  • Indeed – helps you to source, screen, and hire teachers more efficiently. 
  • Monster – provides resources and aids in hiring the right people.

Team Management

  • Teachworks: Management software for tutoring and teaching companies.
  • Monday.com: Work operating system for teams to manage projects and workflows.
  • Notion: All-in-one workspace for note-taking, project management, and task management.

Website Building

  • Wix: Cloud-based web development platform for creating websites.
  • WordPress: Versatile platform for building websites and blogs.
  • Shopify: E-commerce platform for building online stores.
  • Squarespace: Website builder for creating professional-looking websites with ease.
  • Weebly: Website builder with a drag-and-drop interface for creating websites and online stores.

Communication

  • Slack: Team communication and collaboration platform.
  • Microsoft Teams: Collaboration hub for chat, meetings, and file sharing.
  • Discord: Voice, video, and text communication platform for communities.
  • Telegram: Messaging app with a focus on speed and security.

Accounting & Payroll

  • QuickBooks: Accounting software for creating invoices and tracking cash flow.
  • Gusto: Payroll and HR software for small businesses.
  • Xero: Online accounting software for small businesses.
  • Wave: Free accounting software for small businesses and freelancers.
  • FreshBooks: Accounting software with invoicing and expense tracking features.

Online Payment Systems

  • Stripe: Online payment processing for internet businesses.
  • Square: Payment processing, point-of-sale, and online store solutions.
  • Authorize.Net: Payment gateway for accepting online payments.
  • PayPal: Online money transfers to send and receive money from customers.
  • Braintree: Payment platform for processing credit card payments securely.

Continued Learning and Growth

  • Udemy: Online learning marketplace with courses on various subjects.
  • Coursera: Online courses from universities and institutions worldwide.
  • edX: Online courses from universities and institutions offering certifications.
  • LinkedIn Learning: Online courses for professional development and skills enhancement.
  • Skillshare: Online learning community with thousands of classes in design, business, technology, and more.

Storage

  • Dropbox: Cloud storage and file synchronization service.
  • Google Drive: File storage, synchronization, and sharing service.
  • Microsoft OneDrive: File hosting service and synchronization service.
  • Box: Cloud content management and file sharing service.
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