We've put together a comprehensive list of resources that any small business can reference. This list is updated often, so check back from time to time
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Office Tools
VoIP Phone Service - Having a VoIP business line gives you the freedom to make and receive phone calls virtually anywhere. Take your office with you!
Web Conferencing - Meeting rooms that combine teleconferencing, video, chat, slideshow presentations, desktop and file sharing, and more with no download required. There are also options available to purchase your own private web conferencing site.
Local Business Support
Chamber of Commerce directory - National directory of every Chamber.
S.C.O.R.E.- A nonprofit association dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals through education and mentorship. They are supported by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and have 13,000+ volunteers, thus able to deliver services at no charge or at very low cost.
Small Business Administration Offices - Counseling, training and business development specialists at your local office are available to help you start and grow your business.
Small Business Development Centers - SBDCS provides management assistance to current and prospective small business owners.
Women's Business Centers - WBCs operate with the mission to "even the playing field" for women entrepreneurs, who still face unique obstacles in the world of business.
SBA - Find information about getting small business loans, grants, venture capital and other programs for funds.
Domain Names
Ovaleye - Search for domain name availability and purchase .com, .net, .org, .biz, .info, or .us domain names.
Web Hosting
Ovaleye - Several web hosting packages designed specifically for small businesses. Hosting packages start at $4.95, which also include a WordPress or SiteBuilder option.
Web Presence Builder - An easy to use website building tool, with drag and drop modules. You can also try the demo out for free.
Website Analytics
Google Analytics - The most widely used platform for monitoring website traffic and marketing effectiveness.
Google Webmaster Tools - Provides reports about your visibility on Google.
Website Performance
Pingdom Web Page Load Time Test - Displays detailed load time results for file sizes, scripts, images and other details.
Google Page Speed - Analyzes the content of a web page and generates suggestions to make the site faster.
Hubspot Marketing Grader - Analyzes a webpage and provides suggestions to improve marketing, social media, traffic conversion, content and other items.
Keyword Research
Google Insights
Yahoo Keyword Suggestion Tool
Google Adwords Keyword Finder
YouTube Keyword Tool
Search Engines to Submit your Website to
Social Media Networks
Facebook
Twitter
Google+
Pinterest
LinkedIn
Merchant Circle
BizNik
Social Media Tools
Hootsuite - Update or schedule your status, for nearly any social network, all in one place.
Manage Flitter - The ultimate Twitter account follow and unfollow tool. This makes it very fast and easy to do some cleaning.
Email Marketing
Mail Chimp - An always free email marketing/newsletter service.
Constant Contact - Paid email marketing campaign software with a 60 day trial.
Video Marketing
