Thank You for Reading The Corporate Communication Startup
Hi there, and welcome!
Thank you so much for purchasing my book, The Corporate Communication Startup: Write for Money, Shape Your Work Week, and Prioritise You. I’m Elizabeth Joss, and I’m pleased you’ve decided to explore new ways of building a flexible, rewarding career in corporate communications.
Inside the book, I shared a range of tools, tips, and resources to help you take real steps toward your own business. To save you time, I’ve gathered all of those resources right here on this page. You’ll find them listed below, easy to access in one place.
I’ll also update this page from time to time with new resources, so be sure to check back whenever you need fresh inspiration or practical help.
Enjoy exploring the links, and remember: this is your journey. Take what serves you best, adapt it to your own goals, and keep moving forward with confidence.
Thank you again for being part of this adventure.
Warm regards,
Elizabeth Joss
| Writing & Editing | Grammarly — for polishing and refining text. Microsoft Word — for drafting and editing. Google Docs — for collaborative writing. |
| AI & Productivity Tools | ChatGPT — for research, structure, drafting. Otter.ai — for transcription. Jasper — AI writing tool. Copy.ai — AI writing assistant. Surfer SEO — for keyword integration and SEO content support. |
| Project & Business Tools | Trello — for task and project management. Asana — for workflow and team management. Slack — for team communication. Zoom — for video meetings. Microsoft Teams — for corporate collaboration. Calendly — for booking meetings. |
| Design & Branding Tools | Canva — for graphics, branding, and quick designs. Figma — for collaborative design. Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) — for professional design. |
| Finance & Bookkeeping | QuickBooks — for bookkeeping. FreshBooks — for accounting and invoicing. Xero — for small business accounting. Moneybird — bookkeeping (popular in NL). Excel — for budgeting and tracking. |
| Marketing & Online Presence | LinkedIn — for professional networking. Instagram — for visibility. Facebook — for outreach. YouTube — for video content. WordPress — for website creation. Squarespace — for website design. Wix — for website building. Google Analytics — for tracking website traffic. Mailchimp — for email marketing campaigns. Substack — for newsletter publishing. |
| Corporate Communication Tools (Specialisations) | Hootsuite — for social media scheduling. Buffer — for social media management. Meltwater — for media monitoring. Cision — for PR distribution and media databases. SurveyMonkey — for employee or stakeholder surveys. Typeform — for interactive surveys and forms. |
| Learning & Professional Development | CIPR (Chartered Institute of Public Relations) — professional body. IABC (International Association of Business Communicators) — global comms network. PRSA (Public Relations Society of America) — professional organisation. |