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A listing of just some of the invaluable resources we use regularly and can highly recommend:

Our Blog ~ Your Remote Business Partner, Microsoft Office Assistance - Curious about how to create and use Excel Pivot Tables? Frustrated with Microsoft Word Mail Merge? Need help with logical formulas to create If/Then Statements in Excel? Find the answers to these problems and more at our Microsoft Office blog.

Google Docs - Create and share your spreadsheets, presentations and documents online. Compatible with most file formats, it's also a great way to back up documents and share files.

MyFax - An affordable and reliable electronic fax service. Fax directly from your browser or as an email.

CutePDF Writer - An indispensable, free tool; creates PDF files from any printable document.

Nuance PDF Reader - A great alternative to the Adobe PDF Reader. This free program allows you to do much more than just view your PDF files.

Roboform - A top-rated, encrypted password manager and web form filler.

YouSendIt - Send, receive and track large files. No need to deal with FTP or overnight mail!

ADrive - An essential online storage and backup system. The Basic plan has 50 GB of storage and it's free.

FileZilla - A free, open source FTP software with both a client and a server available.

GoToMyPc - A fast and secure way to access your computer from anywhere. Very handy if you travel often or are working with an assistant.

GoToMeeting - A reliable, professional way to give presentations or hold online meetings from anywhere.

WebEx - Similar to GoToMeeting, but WebEx has a pay-per-use option if you don't need or want to commit to a full subscription.

DimDim - Yet another remote meeting option, except DimDim requires no separate downloads for attendees AND it's free.

ZamZar - An easy and free way to convert files without downloading additional software.

InstantConference - Reliable and free conferencing service. You'll receive a dedicated toll-free dial-in number and access code that never expires.

Zoho - Tons and tons of productivity, collaboration, and business apps.

AceProject - Free project management software with project tracking, timesheet, and file collaboration capabilities.

Mozilla Firefox - Our number one alternative to the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. Great features, add-ons, and speed.

Google Chrome - Another browser alternative. Great features such as dynamic tabs, instant bookmarks, and our favorite, crash control.

Typepad - An extremely affordable and simple way to set up a blog or website. Plus, unlike other blogging platforms, they provide 24/7 support.

Campfire - A great, free service for group chats; share text, files, and images.

Trillian - Do you have several different IM accounts? Combine them! Trillian is a stand-alone chat client which supports most IM platforms.

Backpack - An easy way to set up an intranet for yourself, family, or company. Extremely user-friendly.

OfficeZilla - Another useful project collaboration/intranet tool which has a ton of features such as calendars, file sharing, forums, and a knowledge base. Plus, it's totally free with no strings attached.

Glasscubes - A new, very user-friendly intranet, extranet, and project management tool. Two workspaces and 1GB of storage are free.

Basecamp - Managing a small or large project? This is a good online project collaboration tool.

Postbox - This new email application is an alternative to using Microsoft Outlook or Mozilla Thunderbird with an ultra-fast search feature and handy content and organization features.

Vimeo - Do you need to upload a video that's too large for YouTube? Check out Vimeo... you can upload up to 500.00MB and 1 HD video a week for free.

Jing - Free software which allows you to take screenshots or record video of onscreen action and then share instantly over the web, IM, or email.

 

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