This is a list of tools, services and SaaS/cloud services that I’ve found useful. They are ideal for many owner-managed businesses or small businesses/SMEs. Note: updated July 2020.
- Case converter: when you need to convert pages of upper-case text to lower-case in a hurry – www.convertcase.net
- Company Check: free online company check service – http://companycheck.co.uk
- Doodle: Easy scheduling and my preferred one over AgreeAdate – www.doodle.com
- Due Diligence: checking company details online – www.duedil.com
- Eventbrite: online event information and ticketing system – www.eventbrite.com
- Evernote: synchronised notes everywhere – evernote.com
- Huddle: online workspace and document sharing – huddle.net
- InstantPrint: one of my favourite printers for flyers and posters – www.instantprint.co.uk
- KashFlow: SaaS/cloud accountancy service, purchase orders, invoices, accounts and VAT – www.kashflow.com
- MaxAd: simple online recruitment – www.maxad.co.uk
- MailChimp: one of the best email marketing services – mailchimp.com
- Mi-PA: virtual PA and telephone call handling service – mi-pa.co.uk
- O*NET OnLine: detailed descriptions of the world of work for use by job seekers, workforce development and HR professionals, students, researchers, and more – www.onetonline.org
- Portable apps: Carry your favourite apps on a USB key for use on any PC – www.portableapps.com
- Randomly pick a name – www.random.org
- The Thomas Higgins Partnership: The most cost-effective way to recover your business debts from anywhere in the world (subject to the English courts having jurisdiction) – www.thomashiggins.com