Cool Tools for Small Business: Vol 1 - 19 Indispensable Websites

About this e-Book

I’m often asked about the tools I use or have used to manage and run my businesses.Most small business owners are surprised to learn that most of tools are available freeof charge, and often available on the Web.The question that invariably follows is, “How do I find these free tools?”I’ll be the first to admit that it’s not easy. There’s a lot of junk on the Internet thatmasquerades as valuable information. That’s why I decided to create this e-Book andmake it available to small businesses. What follows are nineteen websites that I’ve either used over the years in my businessor specifically researched for the purpose of this e-Book. Just so you know, I’m notcompensated in any way by the businesses or websites in this e-Book. Those listedinside are websites that I have found valuable because they provide tangible resourcesfor a tool, data or information that could be used to improve a small business. Whilethese websites work for me, depending on your business, you may only find one or twothat work well for you.I appreciate your investment in this e-Book. I hope that you find the contents valuable.Please do share your thoughts, both good and bad, at my website or by email todavid@davidharkins.com.Best of luck for success,

AmazingMail.com

AmazingMail™ is one of the quickest, most economical and convenient ways to sendbusiness or personalized postcards directly from your computer to anyone in the worldvia U.S. Mail. The service allows you to log on to the site, select from a variety of photos or images (including your own), type your message, and click “send” todistribute your postcard. Your post card is automatically printed, mailed and deliveredto your recipient by U.S. Mail.You either enter your addresses individually, or upload your contact lists from a CSV fileor download a plug in to link to import directly from Outlook or ACT!. Amazing mailoffers two post card sizes, 3 ¾” x 5 ½” or 5 ½” x 8 ½” printed in full color on bothsides, using state-of-the-art digital printing capabilities.New subscribers get a few free postcards as a promotional feature. Why it's a Cool Tool pick:Here are the details (Max score of 5 in each category)Cost: Very Good: (Score: 4)Service: Excellent (Score: 5)Great user interface, with easy-to-use list upload features, and mailing listmanagement. Postcards are in the mail within 24-48 hours. I’ve received my “seeded”postcard two days after submitting my mailing.Small Business Value: Very Good (Score: 4)There is truly no easier way to send postcards. Simply upload your list, select yourimage, create your message and press “send”. Your postcards are on their way. Onceyou’re set up, you’ll be able to launch postcard marketing or advertising campaignswithin 30-minutes. It’s an exceptional time-saver, and beats the planning and waitingnecessary to manage a postcard campaign in the conventional manner using printersand mailing houses.Ideas for use: Advertising and promotion, sales communication, customercommunications Website:www.amazingmail.com Overall Score: 4

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