Running a business doesn’t require heavy investment into software solutions. The basic needs of every small firm can be met by utilizing free tools which are abundant on the Internet. Look at the list of some of the most useful free tools. The businessknowhow.com website says that your work can be more efficient when you use some of the online services mentioned below.
Tools for project management
Trello – This can help every freelancer and business professional. It is possible to collaborate on projects or manage them.
Zoho – Another tool for managing projects. It is possible to integrate this tool with Google Apps, enabling you to use two free tools together. Everything you can do in Google Docs or Microsoft Word can also be done in Zoho. You can even hold online meetings with Zoho, because it is also a web conferencing tool.
File storage Tools
Google Drive – You can use 15 GB of space for free.
Dropbox – It is an extremely popular service for online file storage. For a small business, 2 GB of storage space may be enough, but larger businesses will need to use the upgraded service that Dropbox offers.
Evernote – You can clip anything on the Internet, store it and later return to it. Therefore, is it a great tool that saves time, because you don’t have to find all the interesting stuff all over again that you saw while browsing the Web at work (for example). There is also the possibility to upload your own images and files, which comes handy when you need to keep track of your research on a certain topic.
Creating documents
Google Docs – Basic spreadsheets and presentations can be created by Google Docs. If you write often, or need to create a considerable amount of correspondence regularly, this is the tool for you.
ThinkFree – This offers free storage space of 1 GB for your text, spreadsheet and presentation files that you can create right there.
Appointment Scheduling
Doodle – Great for group meetings – everyone can vote for the time that suits him best.
YouCanBook.Me – This tool integrates with Google Calendar (which is also free).
Calendly – This also integrates with Google Calendar. You can set up automated reminders so you won’t forget to come to the meeting scheduled by this tool.
E-mailing management
MailChimp – 2,000 subscribers are free, and that’s why this tool is so great when you want to start e-mail marketing.
MailerMailer – Allows you to send 200 messages for free each month.
What free online tools do you use?
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