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just want to try out some new apps this report is for you.
These free applications perform just as well as the paid
version.

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 FREE STOCK IMAGES

Free stock images are perhaps the most

valuable resource to any entrepreneur. Being
able to cut costs while also getting stunning
images is such a wonderful thing.

• The Ultimate List - We put together the ultimate list of free stock images.
• Unsplash - Free (to do whatever you want) high resolution stock images.

PRODUCTIVITY

Every entrepreneur knows that their

time is valuable. Being able to crunch
more tasks into any given day is
something we all long for.

Here are some tools that will keep you

more productive throughout your day.

• Evernote - Perfect software for

anyone who needs to keep track of things in any medium.
• 1Password - The best way to create a strong, secure password for every website you
visit.
• Dropbox - Cloud storage app for business. Great for all entrepreneurs.
 TIME TRACKING

Toggl - Free time tracking tool that's simple to use.

FREE WEBSITE

Usually, you're limited to a small number of

web pages, you'll have limited bandwidth
and storage, and often you'll have a sub-
domain. If you can spare $2.95 a month.

• Weebly
• Wix
 FREE ONLINE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS

You'd think as much as I'm online, that I'd

rely heavily on online productivity tools,
but I don't. As you'll see below, I like to use
real-world tools to help me stay organized.
But if you prefer online time management
tools – here's a great list to keep you on
track.

• Cozi – Simple family organizer

• ClickBook offers free online appointment scheduling
• RescueTime – Time tracker

FREE FINANCE TOOLS

When I first started my business, I used a

spreadsheet for all of my income and
expenses. Not only has the process manually
intensive, by it made tax-time a nightmare.
Save yourself the frustration and use a
professional platform. The resources listed
below offer invoicing, budgeting, planning,
bookkeeping, and accounting solutions.

• Mint
• Wave
 FREE MARKETING TOOLS AND PLATFORMS

It's been said that you should spend at least

20% of your time marketing your business.
With hundreds of ways to market your
business, you should be able to find a formula
that works for you. Here are a few free
platforms and resources worth checking out.

• EZ Texting – 250 free SMS marketing messages per month

• Hootsuite – Manage your social media marketing efforts in one place
• MailChimp – Free email marketing for up to 2,000 contacts

FREE ADMINISTRATIVE TOOLS

You may already have Microsoft Office on

your computer, but if you don't, here are
some other options that work great and
they're free.

• Cute PDF – PDF conversion tool

• GoogleDocs – Word processing, spreadsheets, forms, slides, and more
• Google Suite Google Chat – Talk to other people over the internet for free
• Google Hangouts – Video chat
 FREE COMMUNICATION TOOLS

It's funny when you work in an office

setting you don't even think about all
the different methods you use daily to
communicate with others – the
technology and systems are already in
place.

• FaxZERO – Fax documents for free, up to three pages, two times per day
• FreeConferenceCall.com – Conference and video calls, up to 1,000 people for free
• Hot Recorder – Record calls for free
• Mikogo – Desktop sharing tool, ideal for web conferencing, online meetings, or remote
support
• Skype – Free call, video chat, and instant message for Skye to Skype users

FREE DESIGN TOOLS AND STOCK IMAGES

As an entrepreneur, you'll take on many roles.

But no worries, you don't need any special
training to create professional-looking images,
presentations, and marketing materials.

• Burst – Free stock photos

• FreePhotos.cc – Free stock photos
• Morguefile.com – Free stock photos for commercial use
• Pexels – Free stock photos
• Pixabay – Over 600,000 free images and videos
• Unsplash – Free stock photos
 VIDEO EDITING

• OpenShot – Free video editing software

• Screencastomatic – Free Screen Recording Software

PHOTO EDITING

• Canva – Simple design platform and photo editor

• ResizeImage.net – Resize images without losing quality

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