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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