Top 10 free tools for small businesses

Jonathan Pollinger@jonnop on Twitter

Word processing, spreadsheets etc

Free (with Google account), web based, accessible via mobile, easy to use, compatible with MS Office, can upload files

http://docs.google.com

 

Blogging platform

Free (with Google account), web based, easy to use, edit and maintain, works well with Google Analytics

http://www.blogger.com

Feed reader

Free (with Google account), web based, easy to use, saves time, news/info all in one place

http://reader.google.com

Filing cabinet

Free, web based, easy to use, saves time, ‘stuff’ all in one place, accessible via mobile

http://www.evernote.com

Twitter client

Free, easy to use, saves time, tweets all in one place, linked to Facebook and LinkedIn, available on iPhone/iTouch

http://www.tweetdeck.com

URL (link) shortener

Free, web based, easy to use, links are trackable, integrated with Twitter and can work with Tweetdeck, Chrome and Firefox browsers. Mobile version - http://m.bit.ly

http://bit.ly

Slide deck library

Free, web based, supports audio, also Word and pdf, can embed into website/blog

http://www.slideshare.net

Instant messaging application

Free, web based, links with nearly all chat apps, supports video and file sharing, consolidates contacts, apps for Android and iPhone

http://www.slideshare.net

File conversion tool

Free, web based, easy to use, converts lots of formats

http://www.zamzar.com

To do list

Free, web based, no clutter, very easy to use

http://www.nowdothis.com

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