The internet presents a lot of opportunities for entrepreneurs from all over the world. But with the amount of competition in the market, an entrepreneur needs all the help he can get. It is a good thing that there are various tools and resources that can help propel you to success. Just Google them.

Communication Tools

Skype – free calls to anywhere in the world as long as the recipient installed the Skype software as well

Gizmo – very low cost international calls and you can call free to people in Yahoo Messenger

Vonics Digital – their plans go as low as $12.00 monthly

SunISP

VoIP Buster – features high-quality voice communication

Vonage – leading VoIP telephone services provider

Yahoo Messenger – one of the most popular ways to communicate through instant messaging and voice

Google Talk – compatible with Gtalk, let’s you chat with any of your contacts in Gmail

Ezine Article Directories

EzineArticles – the “father” of all article directories

Article Central – another site that helps you reach a wider audience

Go Articles – make your site rank higher by submitting your articles here

Mailing List Providers

Listbot

Topica

Yahoo Groups

Credit Car Processors

CC Now

Glo-Bill Systems

WorldPay

Photo Editing

SplashUp – well-designed application similar to Photoshop

Phixr – Ajax tool

Picnik – can be directly integrated into Flickr

Keyword Research Tool

WordTracker

Google Adwords Keyword Research Tool

Webmaster Forums

Digital Point

Site Point

Master World

DaniWeb

CreateBlog

Warrior Forum

Devshed

iWebTool

SEO Chat

DN Forum

Name Pros

Search Engine Watch

Blog Flux

Webhosting Talk

Data Backup

Intronis – features remote computer backup capability

Mozy – leading online backup solution

Data Protection Services – free trial for online backup services

Athena Backup – automatically provides backup to your files

Data Deposit Box – secure online backup

Carbonite – unlimited backup for a flat rate

Invoicing Tools

FreshBooks – time tracking and online invoices capabilities

Blinksale – very convenient way to send invoices over the internet

Bamboo Invoice – open source invoicing

Transcepta – electronic solution

2^nd Site – secure invoicing with employee timesheets

Bill My Clients – easy way to create invoice to bill your clients

InterlinQ Solutions –provides time sheet, daily tracking, and mobile billing

Billing Orchard – another electronic application

Financial Management

QuickBooks – most popular accounting solution for small businesses

Interact – uses ERP software for small scale enterprises

Xero – helps minimize the hours you spend in administration

Project Management

Google Calendar –”shareable” calendar solutions through the internet

Basecamp – web based tool that enables you to manage projects

Vitalist – tract managers that can complement Getting Things Done (GTD).

Goplan – project management application

Side Job Track – web based tracking, reporting, invoicing, and project management tool

ActiTime – free time monitoring software

Backpack – information management system for small business

Copper Project – another project management tool

Contact Managers

Highrise – shared application

Big Contacts – can manage up to 2000 people

BatchBook – convenient contact management application

Relenta CRM –for small businesses

Zoho – on demand CRM solution

Simple Sale Tracking – hosted CRM software

SugarCRM – open source CRM

PipelineDeals – CRM for intermediate users

Oprius – sales and CRM software for independent consultants

Freelancer Websites

Elance – workers need to pay a certain fee to join so you are assured of serious applicants

Guru – free services that get you the freelancer you need

Scriptlance – mostly focused on programmers

Get A Freelancer – the most popular bidding site for freelancers

Odesk – focused on the needs of small business

Contracted Work – freelancers search this site for work

BizReef – online services program

Rent A Coder – focuses on programmers but a variety of other independent contractors are available as well

Craigslist – find a large number of qualified applicants in this online classifieds

Get a Coder – a small niche of freelancers are regulars of this site

various work at Home forums – find highly qualified employees in WAH forums

Reputation Tools

Google Alerts – get updates about Google results on email

Yahoo Alerts – personalized service

claimID – free way to manage your internet identity

FindMeOn – helps you manage your network of contacts

Technorati – real time results from user-generated content

myOpenID – secure provider

Accepting Payment

Paypal – most popular way to transfer funds online

Google Checkout – Google’s answer to PayPal

iKobo – pick up your money over 1,000,000 Visa ATMS

Xoom – pay or receive money in areas without Paypal

Moneybookers – cheap way to send and receive money anywhere in the world

Neteller – online payment services

CheckFree – electronic commerce solutions

Western Union – still one of the most popular money transfer mediums despite steep transfer rates

Shopping Cart Software

osCommerce – free shop software

Zen Cart – user friendly and free shopping cart software

Ubercart – open-source suite for ecommerce

X-Cart – shopping cart and PHP solutions

Netsuite – integrated business systems

ZNode – ASP.NET cart

Fortune3 – for ecommerce

Kick Start Cart – great for startups and medium scale enterprices

Magento – another open-source program

Secure Delivery – biggest download management site

AgoraCart – free software

OpenCart – another open-source program that is PHP-based

Network Solutions – reliable and easily customized software

Social Networks

LinkedIn – one of the most popular social networks for professionals

PartnerUp – site that lets you find a business partner

Cofoundr – find venture partners, co-founders, and team members here

Fast Pitch Networking – geared for small business owners

Killer Startups – reviews different start-up sites

Konnects – has networking events and focus groups

Ryze – another business networking site

Startupping –for internet entrepreneurs

StartupNation –gives business advice for entrepreneurs

UpSpring – business social site

Ziggs – free information on various professionals

Social Bookmarking Sites

Digg

Yahoo Buzz

del.icio.us

Propeller

Stumble Upon

Reddit

Mixx

Fark

MyBlogLog

Slashdot

Bloglines

newsvine

clipmarks

blinklist

Furl

MyBookmarks

Funding Resources

Fundability – showcases your company to investors

Find That Money – consumer finance

Venture Deal – information on venture capital

GoBigNetwork – venture capital/angel investor

American Capital Advance – source for business loans

Cost Per Click

Google Adsense

Yahoo Publisher Network

AdBrite – focus on text ads

ABC Search – get paid by ABC

Bidvertiser – PPC advertising

Kanoodle – gives results to search engines

Clicksor – online advertising solution

Kontera – publisher and advertising provider

Chitika- leading network for bloggers

CPM Revenue

BrightRoll – advertising using videos

ADSDAQ – advertising exchange

AdDynamix – full-spectrum provider

ValueClick Media – one of the biggest advertising networks in the internet

Morning Falls – advertising solutions with global reach

BurstMedia – internet network for advertising

CPX Interactive – another ad network

Tribal Fusion – focuses of high quality webpages

Casale Media – a fastest growing media solution provider

Adtegrity – for online advertising

- Based on 101 Useful Resources for Online Entrepreneurs

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