As a “Type A Creative, ”I’m a sucker for the start of the year. It’s a time of reflection and getting focused on your goals. And I find myself looking ahead with hope and inspiration for beaming opportunities in the year ahead.

Your goals can include many categories depending on the type of small business you run. Whether you’re tackling SEO, setting up back-end systems, or building a business blog, there is something here to keep you motivated and moving forward.

Check out these freebies to help your small business grow in 2025 and beyond.

01. Vision Board Template

Studio A

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This free digital vision board template is a fun and creative way to map out your 2025 dreams. It’s perfect for “at-a-glance” focus and inspiration as you keep pushing toward your goals.

02. Free Legal Bundle

Indie Law

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Protect your business with contracts for your business, created by pros who know their stuff. They are perfect for solopreneurs, small businesses, and freelancers.

03. Beginners Guide to Blogging for Your Business

Natty Writes

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This resource is great for anyone who is new to blogging and wants to use it as a tool to grow their business and connect with their audience.

04. 5-Day Backlink Challenge to improve your SEO

Duo Collective

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This challenge can be done on your own time to improve your SEO by building high-quality backlinks. Backlinks are often an often overlooked piece to optimizing your web presence.

05. Free Business Counseling

Iowa Small Business Development Center

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Who doesn’t want personalized advice? Access free one-on-one counseling to help you tackle business challenges and plan for growth, regardless of the stage you are at in your business.

06. Workflows and Systems Starter Bundle

Harper Hadley Creative

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Streamline your business processes so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel over and over again. It’s packed with tools to help you organize your workflows and create systems that work!

07. Small Tweaks for Small Business Growth

Virtually Brady

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Simple actionable tips are all you need to grow your small business with minimal effort. It’s perfect for busy entrepreneurs who are looking for easy wins.

08. Services Page Worksheet

Ashlyn Writes

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If you’re struggling with writing the words for your business website, this worksheet is for you to help you create copy for your services page that converts browsers into buyers.

There you have it. These just are some of my favorites! I’ve used nearly all of these resources or hired these amazing businesses to help me with things at one time or another in my business, so you can trust the reliability and integrity of their content. You don’t have to be a seasoned entrepreneur to take advantage of these freebies. There’s something for everyone.

Here’s to crushing 2025!

Your designer friend always,