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Directory of FREE SoftwareOver the years, we've discovered many useful softwares and utilities that make the job of running a small business much easier and less costly. Our collection has grown to be quite extensive, and we thought it would be nice to share some of the more exceptional resources with you. This list is comprised of those that are FREE, or offer a free version. New links are added all the time, so check back often and be sure to save this page to your favorites. If you'd like to do your associates and clients a favor, you can also add a link like this Free Business Software to your website and newsletters. Simply click on one of the links below, and it will take you directly to that category. AccountingAce
Money Lite
Article/Ezine ToolsFormat
Text/Articles
Anti-SpamCleanMyMailbox
Anti-VirusAntiVir (anti-virus)
Audio Visual Tools
Browsers
BloggingBlogger
Calendars (Online & Shared)Acuity
Online Appointment Scheduler NEW
Chatware/IM AliveChat
Computer Backup
Computer Cleaners
Computer SecurityAd-Aware
CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
Electronic Signature
BlueTie.com
Employee Scheduling
Excel Tools
FaxEfax.com (basic version free; low-cost paid service is wonderful)
File Conversion
File Sharing
File Transfer (Large File Sending)DropSend
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ForumsSimpleMachines
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 Wow,
where do I start? I think one of the things that makes our community so
unique, and some of the things that I truly love about being a part of such
a fantastic group of pros is that we can really discuss and debate issues
we face in our businesses, and in our industry as a whole. We can have differing
opinions and viewpoints on a particular issue and everyone's input is valued
and appreciated, regardless of veteran or freshman status, without bickering
or otherwise forgetting that we're all professionals. We all come to the
table as equals and everyone's input is valuable.
When I first realized that there were other people doing what I was doing, and that there was a whole industry devoted to it, I asked alot of questions. I wanted to know if what I was doing (like marketing strategies) had been done before and worked. I wanted to rewrite my business plan to reflect my approach to an industry, not just what I thought was a unique concept. I posted on one listserv to ask about various elements of my business plan like suggestions for where to go to get competitive analysis information, market analysis, etc. My questions went unanswered. Not even an "I don't know" kind of response. Like I was asking for folks to give away valuable trade secrets or something. I don't see that ever happening here. I've seen members here freely give advice, and even access to their own documents, resources, and information, just to help a colleague. We each invest in each other because it makes us all stronger, and helps us all grow as professionals and as an industry. Here, we understand that there is enough business out there for all of us, so we don't have to fear each other as competitors. Instead, we come together to share as colleagues, and be each other's cheerleaders. How cool is that? Sandi Johnson, Virtually Yours LLC
Cheryl Harless, CH Enterprises
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The
VACOC is top notch! I guess I was lucky. I was looking for some ideas
of how to create a business plan when I stumbled on the Virtual Assistant
Business Forms. I bought a bunch of them! and went off on my merry way.
I came back later and read more and thought, "I gotta join this group."
At first I thought it was only for seasoned Virtual Assistants, and heck,
I don't even have my toes wet three months later! But I wrote my essay,
created my website and waited impatiently to hear back. The rest, as they
say, is history. This is the only Virtual Assistant forum I am associatiated
with, and for now that is fine with me. After you've had the best, who
needs the rest, LOL? Seriously, my hat is off to Danielle and the rest
of us who contribute and make the VACOC the best darn place on the net!