Let’s face it—in today’s economy, it’s more important than ever to make the most of your resources. With that in mind, I've compiled a list of my favorite FREE resources. So here's to you and making every penny count!
Free Accounting Software
Gnu Cash | Looking for accounting software for your small business, or personal use? Give Gnu Cash a try—it is, after all, free.
Free Blog Editor
Windows Live Writer | Write blog posts, add photos—manipulate photos—on your desktop, then publish to your blog.
Free Business Advice
SCORE: Counselors to America’s Small Business | Free advice can be invaluable—as long as you ask for it. So check out all SCORE has to offer (including mentoring, workshops, and templates)—and get your business started on the right foot.
Free Conference Calling
iConferenceFree | Conduct free conference calls—up to 200 callers, secure, no time limit. And did I mention you don’t need a computer? Check it out.
Skype | Make an international call, for free. Enough said.
Free Design Tools
ColorPic | The ColorPic tool allows you to easily select and match colors on your monitor.
DaFont | One of the best places to download free fonts.
FreeFoto.com | When it comes to photos, you often get what you pay for—however, you can occasionally find the perfect image, for free. Never hurts to look.
Presta Shop | Full, customizable salutations for e-commerce.
Free Marketing Materials
Vista Print | Sure, not everything on Vista Print is free; but you can get a lot for free—including business cards (must pay for shipping). They allow you to get the most of your startup money, while looking professional in the process.
Free Online Survey Tools
Survey Monkey | Get 10 questions and 100 responses per survey for free. Of course, paid options are available.