We have tested every recommendation on this page. The resources listed here are crucial to running our own training business and those of our students' as well. Before digging into the awesome resources I know and trust, an important disclosure:
Some of the links below are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, we will earn a commission. Please understand that we have experience with all of these companies, and we recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make if you buy something. Please do not buy these unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals!
- BUSINESS SETUP
- website
- MARKETING
- TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- Tech & Mobile Office
Business Setup
Business Formation: Incfile
Incfile makes the entire process of registering your LLC easy-peasy. I could login and check the status anytime, got a free Tax consult, and they also give a Google Adwords $100 free coupon.
- Registered Agent Service (1st Year FREE)
- Preparation & Filing of Articles
- Online Order Status Tracking
- Free Business Tax Consultation
Email: G-Suite
Spend the $5/month and get a professional-looking email address for your business. Your Students and big clients like Hospitals etc, will trust you more just for having it. G-Suite includes: Email, Calendar, 30GB file storage Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Hangout.
Toll-Free Business 800 Phone#: Phone.com
Must-have if you want to be taken seriously as a real business! Nothing screams amateur-hour like giving your cell or home number to your Students. They have apps for your phone that let you call and txt msg using your 800#. You can then set your ringtone to be different for Business# calls - Helps us keep family/friends/student calls separate.
Toll-Free Intn'l Business Phone#: TollFree Forwarding
Operate outside the USA? TollFree Forwarding has you covered!
- Starts at $19/mo.
- 70+ minutes per month included
- No contracts – pay as you go
- Full featured: Voicemail, Call Forwarding and more.
Mailing Address: UPS Store
You can start out using your Home address for your business, if you're comfortable with that, then as soon as you can afford a PO Box, switch it over. Try to get a PO Box that has a 'Street Address' and signs for your packages and notifies you when they’ve received them. I use UPS Store and when I receive packages they text me!
Business Liability Insurance: MAC Insurance
I've talked with my own insurance agent and made sure he was comfortable with our business model and understood it. Let's face it, we live in a Sue-happy world. Protect yourself and your business!
MAC Insurance, Inc
10184 SW Park Way
Portland, OR 97224
Office: (971) 238-2502
Business Liability Insurance: Hiscox Insurance
We've heard good feedback on Hiscox and that they are familiar with CPR and First Aid Training Instructors and our unique insurance needs.
Website Setup
Domain Name: GoDaddy
A domain name is a domain name, and it honestly doesn't matter much which registrar you use. With that said, here's why we love GoDaddy:
- $0.99 First year! Renews at $14.99/yr for .COM
- Automatically connect your domain to Shopify using GoDaddy Connect!
- 24/7 Live Customer Support
WordPress is web publishing software you can use to create your own website or blog. It powers nearly 30 percent of the entire web — from hobby blogs to small businesses to some of the biggest news sites online. You can be up and running with WordPress from GoDaddy in less than 5 minutes!
Website Theme: Avada
Avada is the most versatile, easy to use multi-purpose WordPress theme on the market and completely ready to operate out of the box. Clean, modern, multi-purpose design can be used for any type of website. We've created our CPR Training Business Website Design to work on top of this theme.
CPR Training Business Website Design
Follow easy setup instructions to have a complete CPR Training Business website up and running in less than 1 day. We've done the hard work for you. Predesigned for CPR & First Aid Instructors unique website needs.
- Easy setup instructions - geared toward the non-techie
- Mobile Friendly Website - looks great on phones, tablets, laptops..
- Online Payment Capable - Students can pre-pay for courses
- Online Events Calendar - Display your class schedule, let Students reserve their spot.
- Easy to Customize with your Logo, phone number, email, and done!
Online Payments: PayPal Business Account
Start accepting payments today. PayPal is the faster, easier, more secure way to get paid online. Set up aPayPal business account and start accepting pre-payment for your CPR & First Aid classes. No more chasing down payments!
We absolutely love Grammarly and use it every day! It is free and has browser extensions which you can use to proofread and autocorrect your spelling and grammar. Most importantly, if you outsource article writing or blogging, this your defense against Plagiarism and getting yourself sued over content theft.
Traffic Generation: Google Ads
If you want to begin advertising on Google, use Google Ads (formerly Adwords) to setup Local Search Ads, Text Ads, Remarketing, select keywords and locations, and then pay each time someone clicks on your advertisement.
Traffic Generation: Bing Ads
As of 2017, Bing has 33% Search Market Share in the US... it's larger than you think. Every Microsoft PC forces you to search with Bing, until you install chrome. You can import your Google Ads Campaigns into Bing easily, saving loads of setup time. *Note: Bing Ads are often cheaper and less competitive.
Marketing - Print & Promo Giveaways
Flyers:
Giveaways & Prizes:
Store & Brand Design
Logos & Small Tasks: Fiverr
Fiverr is great for Logos, Videos, Voiceovers, Busy Work, VA tasks, Social Profiles setup, PPC Display Ad creations, & more. However - I don't recommend them for Programming/Coding. Gigs Cost: $5 and up
Stock Images for Website, Print Marketing, Social Media, Etc:
CPR Training Equipment
One-time Purchase Training Equipment:
- Part Number: PP-AM-400M-MS
- Manufacturer: Prestan Products
- Resists dirt, grime, & grease
- LED Rate Monitors give instant feedback
- Easy to insert lung-bag speeds manikin setup
- Upgradable When Standards Change
- Metronome Can Be Turned Off
- Dual Graphic (Adult/Child) Training Pads
- Cost Effective for Training
- Includes 10 masks and 10 valves
- Soft pliable bladders
- This chronograph stop watch with alarm and hourly chime function
- Show hour, minute, second, AM/PM indicator, month, data, and day of the week
- You can select 12 or 24 hour user with this chronograph digital sports stop watch
Basic Life Support / Healthcare Provider - Additional Training Equipment:
- Adult Disposable Resuscitator (BVM).
- For use with non-breathing adult patients.
- Comes with oxygen hose and attachments.
Supplies that'll Need to be Reordered Often:
- Prestan Manikin Replacement Lung Bags
- Pack of 50
- Clear plastic inflatable lungs
- NEATLY PACKAGED: CPR Savers and First Aid Supply CPR Training Face Shields for Easy Sanitation on Manikins is an important CPR training accessory for CPR instructors, or anyone practicing CPR skills. The face shields are neatly packaged in a box for easy storage, and folded in order to be easier to quickly grab during a training session.
- PREVENT CONTAMINATION: Our CPR Face Shields are designed to act as a barrier for germs in order to prevent the contamination of your CPR Manikins, as well as ensure proper hygiene while performing CPR training classes for multiple students by disposing of each used one and replacing it with a new face shield for each person.
- AFFORDABLE: Making sure your CPR equipment is properly sterilized for each new class is extremely important, but can be a consuming and expensive. With each face shield costing less than 40 cents, using CPR Savers and First Aid Supply CPR Training Face Shields can save you money and time in the long run, especially compared to the alternatives.
- Kendall/Covidien Alcohol Prep Pads - #6818 - 1/Box of 200
- Name badges are ideal for small meetings, seminars and conferences
- Easy to peel off and apply
- 3-1/2 x 2-1/4 inches
First Aid Training Equipment
One-time Purchase Training Equipment:
- Ursus Enterprises
- Found in At Home > Emergency
- This chronograph stop watch with alarm and hourly chime function
- Show hour, minute, second, AM/PM indicator, month, data, and day of the week
- You can select 12 or 24 hour user with this chronograph digital sports stop watch
Supplies that'll Need to be Reordered Often:
- Student kits for first aid training
- Kits are individually packaged for each student
- Latex Free
- USP Type VII Gauze
- Well suited for a variety of applications; wound dressing, general cleaning, minor prepping, wound packing and debriding
- Conveniently indexed in 10's for faster, easier handling
- Highly absorbent gauze roll is non-linting to keep the wound site clean.
- Pouched bandages are packed in convenient, sturdy dispenser boxes.
- 41/10 yards, stretched.
- Excellent hand and personal protection. Nitrile is chemical and puncture-resistant providing a higher level of protection against liquids, gases and sharp objects. Non-allergenic and non-irritating.
- Excellent fit, good sensitivity and dexterity for fine tasks. The entire glove is finely textured (including palms and fingers) to provide consistent grip on glass wear, small objects, instruments and tools.
- Ambidextrous (fits right or left hand). Rolled cuff for easy opening, quick donning and fast removal. Convenient dispense pack keeps gloves clean and organized while providing easy access.
- Name badges are ideal for small meetings, seminars and conferences
- Easy to peel off and apply
- 3-1/2 x 2-1/4 inches
Tech Tools / Mobile Office
One-time Purchase Training Equipment:
- Enjoy a viewing experience that is 2x the clarity of standard HD TVs.
- Access your favorite program choices, live TV, video on demand, apps, and social media in one easy-to-browse navigation experience.
- Enjoy a Fluid browsing experience and faster control - switching between apps, streaming content, and other media effortlessly.
- Note: This product does not have Ethernet or HDMI ports
- Fast/Slow Playback with Sound. Progressive Output 480p; Power Consumption (Standby): Less than 0.5 Watt
- Multi Brand TV Remote Control. CD, MP3 and JPEG Playback
- Now upgraded with 10% brighter projection: The DBPOWER T2O Projector has been upgraded and is now 10% brighter than previous models, making it sharper and brighter than comparable projectors on the market, providing you with probably the best home cinema experience out there.
- Top-notch viewing experience: Offering a 32"-176" display size at a distance of between 1.5-5m, this projector provides you with a superior home-viewing experience. By placing the projector at an optimum distance of about 2 to 2.5m, it will display a super-clear and bright 130" image. However, as this projector is only ideal for home entertainment, we do NOT recommend it for use in PPT or business presentations.
- Reduced fan & system noise: This projector is equipped with an innovative cooling system that provides very efficient heat dispersion. As well as this, our R&D team has improved the fan design. This translates into less distraction when viewing movies or playing games.
- 【Fold Up for Easy Storage】 Can Be Folded Up Easily in Few Seconds. With The Compact Size And Light Weight(4 lbs), You Can Put into The Backpack after Folded And Won't Feel Heavy. Labor saving tips: Please push your extended handle to the base first when folding the handle. Then shrink the extended long handle.
- 【Heavy Duty And Durable】 The Drawbar is Made of Thickened Steel Material, Which is More Durable Than Other Hand Trucks. Can Hold Up to 155 lbs Capacity And Not Easy to Shake When Pulling. To ensure the stability, we suggest customers to place the goods in the middle of the truck base and mind your speed during using, also walk slowly when you are using it in rough road
- 【High Quality Tank Wheels】 Upgraded Tank Wheels are 3 Times More Durable Than Other Rubber Wheels in The Market, Which are More Wear-resistant, Noiseless And Long Using Life
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