This document provides tools and resources for starting or growing a business on a budget. It discusses communication tools like phone services and newsletters, basic productivity tools like word processing and spreadsheets, and affordable web tools. It also recommends registering a domain name, using social networks for promotion, and considering file sharing, sales, and customer relationship management software. Resources listed include virtual phone services, email newsletters, networking groups, and free and low-cost software options.

1. Business Blastoff On A Budget Tools to help you start or grow your business without breaking the bank

2. Getting Started Sound Business Advice Effective Networking and Advertising Tools Communication Tools Basic Productivity Tools Bells and Whistles – The Cool Stuff!

3. Board of Directors Bookkeeping/Accounting Legal Mentor(s) Ongoing Education

4. Promote Yourself! Get On Line Join (or CREATE) Networking Groups Community Involvement Demonstrate Your Expertise Network, Network, Network!

5. Communication Tools Dedicated or virtual phone service? Toll free or local number? Cell phone or smart phone? Traditional or electronic newsletter?

6. Basic Productivity Tools Word Processing Presentation Creation Graphic Design/Desktop Publishing E-mail Internet Publishing Accounting and Invoicing

7. 600 Pound Gorilla

9. Calc – Spreadsheet

10. Impress – Presentation

11. Draw – Graphics

13. Getting Your E-mail

14. Another Gorilla

15. Your Internet Presence Register your own domain name Use your domain’s e-mail service Carefully consider maintaining your site Leverage Social Networking Keep it professional

16. Register Your Domain

17. Affordable Web Tools Dozens of applications Ala carte or in bundles Some free basic tools

18. Social Networks Facebook Biznik Linkedin Plaxo Twitter

19. Internet Visibility Understand and use keywords and meta tags Include Web address on all postings and profiles Update often (and make it relevant) Look for local search engine options

20. Bells and Whistles File sharing and storage Collaboration CRM (Customer Relationship Management) Sales and prospecting

21. File Sharing

22. One of My Favorites

23. Sales and Prospecting

24. Visit Our Site! byteslaves.com Sign up for our Newsletter, check out our events calendar, download tools and utilities or shop for computers and games.

25. Internet Resources AccessLine Communications – virtual PBX services, follow-me phone numbers and toll free numbers Constant Contact – Electronic newsletters, surveys, polls and more BNI and LeTip national networking groups Washington State Chamber of Commerce – directory of local Chambers of Commerce

26. Internet Resources (2) Microsoft Office 2010 – site is still being updated OpenOffice Project – Open source office productivity Free Serif Software – Cool free software for graphics and Web Mozilla Thunderbird – E-mail Client Log Cabin Hosting – Quality Web hosting (Reseller for GoDaddy)

27. Internet Resources (3) CoffeeCup Software – Everything you need to build and maintain a professional Web site. SugarSync – Hands down the coolest and most useful tool for sharing, syncing and backing up your data. DimDim – Online meeting and collaboration site. 37 Signals – One-stop shopping for project management, CRM, chat, collaboration and sharing Act! – Top notch sales, prospecting and CRM software

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