Twelve ways to use technology to be more successful

There are numerous specialized services and resources geared towards entrepreneurs on the Internet. When used collectively, these tools help cut overhead and increase the efficiency of your business and personal activities. As your online ally, Webnames.ca would like to share some of our favourite free and low cost tools for growing your business, establishing a positive reputation and increasing productivity.
1) Register your new business online through at your provincial Canadian Business Network
2) Choose a memorable domain name, set up email accounts, and build a starter website through Webnames.ca – www.webnames.ca
3) Design a logo for your new business cards and letterhead through a do-it-yourself online service – www.logoyes.com
4) Publish an email newsletter and send it to all your business contacts, announcing your new business launch – www.constantcontact.com
5) Set up a do-it-yourself newspaper clipping service to track news relevant to your business, as well as your own news-worthy accomplishments – www.google.com/alerts
6) Establish yourself as an Industry expert by adding a weblog to your website – www.typepad.com
7) Connect professionally online using an online business network to increase your exposure in your community and industry – www.linkedin.com
8) Set up an account with Google AdWords to advertise your website and services locally, nationally, or worldwide – www.google.com/adwords
9) Manage your prospects (and eventually customers) with a free, personal edition of Saleforce.com’s online CRM system – www.salesforce.com/products/personal.jsp
10) Manage and collaborate on projects with business partners and customers on the web with – www.basecamphq.com
11) Send and track customer invoices online – www.blinksale.com
12) Accept payments by credit card without a merchant account – www.paypal.com