As a small business owner myself, I have discovered a number of useful tools and information resources that have helped me work smarter and more efficiently. The following links and product information are provided for your convenience - I hope you find something helpful here!

If you know of any other great products or information that should be included here, please contact me at kimc@virtualadminpro.com. This section will be updated and expanded on a regular basis. 

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National Women's Business Council - The Council's mission is to promote bold initiatives, policies and programs designed to support women's business enterprises at all stages of development in the public and private sector marketplaces -- from start-up to success to significance.

SBA (Small Business Administration) - Careful planning is fundamental to success.  The Small Business Planner includes information and resources that will help you at any stage of the business lifecycle.

NAWBO - National Association of Women Business Owners propels women entrepreneurs into economic, social, and political spheres of power worldwide.

Entrepreneur.com and WomenEntrepreneur.com - Great resources, articles, and ideas for any small business or entrepreneur!

Products
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Communication

GoToMyPC   - Allows you to access your PC (or your client's PC for off-site work) from any web browser or wireless device, in real time. Available for multiple users, too.

Constant Contact - This is the preferred contact management software among my clients. Check out their free trial offer!

   

Appointment-Plus  - Offers web based appointment scheduling software. Lets your customers schedule their own online appointments.

MyFax - I use this fax software and like it because it's compatible with MS Outlook.



GrandCentral    - This is a Google Beta program. A new way to use your phones - one number, one voicemail box.

Skype    - Make and receive calls to ordinary phones with your computer.


Blog Software

TypePad - TypePad is the world’s premier blogging service, hosting the leading blogs and small business websites and powering the most influential voices on the social web.
We offer many valuable features, including unlimited blog design options, an easy-to-use blogging interface, and world-class support.

WordPress - Selection of great free and customizable designs for your blog , 3 GB of file storage (that’s about 2,500 pictures!) and lots of other great features. You can blog as much as you want for free, your blog can be public to the world or private for just your friends, and our premium features are completely optional.


Research

Spoke - Provides online business-to-business contact information to help individuals and organizations find people at their target accounts. Information on over 40 million people across more than 2.3 million companies.

Hoovers - Good for general company and industry research. Detailed information and reports requires membership.


Web Site and Hosting

Go Daddy  - I use Go Daddy to host this web site and they have a great site building program that's easy to use. Very reliable and great prices!

   


Marketing & Publications

VistaPrint - Good deals on printing needs - business cards, brochures, mailers, etc.

 
  30% Off Plus Free Shipping on Orders over $50 at VistaPrint.com!

fonts.com - This is a great resource if you're looking for interesting or unique fonts for your publications and marketing materials.

   

Adobe Acrobat - This is an invaluable tool to create and work with PDF documents.

 

Cafe Press - They offer a TON of personalized products. Create your own promotional items!

 


General Business Tools

QuickBooks - The industry standard for small business bookkeeping.



Franklin Covey  - Everything you need to get organized!

  

Template Zone

 

Equifax - Monitor your credit and know where you stand financially.