Resources
Office Forms, Software and Tools
Office
Suites (Mostly Free)
Google.com/options
Google
offers email, word processor, spreadsheet,
calendar, classifieds (Google Base),
groups, Blogger, Desktop and lots
of other programs for FREE.
OpenOffice.org
Free office suite similar to and compatible
with Microsoft office. Includes
a word processor, spreadsheet,
presentation manager, and drawing
program. Interface similar to other
office suites.
NeoOffice.org
Open office programs for Mac OS X.
Star
Office 8
Now you can have a full-featured office productivity
suite that's compatible with Microsoft Office at just
a slice of the cost at $69.95.
Zoho.com
Office
suite with free and $5 on up for
other options. Word processing, spreadsheet,
presentation tool, Wiki, notebook, Meeting
(desktop sharing, web conferencing, online
meetings, etc.), projects, CRM, database creator,
planner (online organizer), chat, mail, and
more.
Presentation
Tools
CamStudio
Pro
Low-cost, highly efficient
utility to produce flash training
videos. Screen-capture software
allows you to make a video
of your computer screen as
well as record your voice at
the same time. Internet marketers
use this type of software extensively!
Internet marketers have been
able to unleash the power of
screen-capture videos to increase
their bottom line.
ProfCast.com (for Mac users only, Windows
version is in the works)
ProfCast
is a versatile, powerful, yet
very simple to use tool for
recording presentations including
PowerPoint and/or Keynote slides
for creating enhanced podcasts.
ProfCast provides a low cost
solution for recording and
distributing lectures, special
events, and presentations as
podcasts. ProfCast offers an
integrated workflow that makes
creating, recording, and publishing
podcasts easy. It's as simple
as Launch, Load, and Lecture!
ProfCast provides live presentation
recording, synchronization of
slides with audio, Keynote and
PowerPoint support, RSS generation,
and publishing support. All elements
of your presentation, including
slide timings, bullet point builds,
and voice narration, are recorded.
ProfCast allows you to record
your presentation as you give
it, using either Apple's Keynote
or Microsoft PowerPoint! ProfCast
also helps you publish your recorded
presentation as an enhanced podcast,
complete with RSS.
ProfCast is
the perfect solution for professionals
and educators looking to provide
more flexible, richer media to
supplement traditional pedagogical
tools such as books, course packs,
or notes.
Thumbstacks.com
Free webinar presentation tool. This is for PowerPoints
or various incarnations of PowerPoint only.
Resources
and Forms
E-How.com - Clear instructions on how to do (just about) everything.
Entrepreneur - Whether you need to figure out your mission statement or just looking for great business tools, this is the place to come.
IRS - Small Business and Self-Employed One-Stop Resource
Martindale's The Reference Desk - The most comprehensive reference tool I have ever found.
Microsoft - Every imaginable form you can think of and more.
Office Depot - Free downloadable business forms.
SBA - Just about any type of business or financial forms.
SCORE - From start up business plans to financial forms.
Socrates -
Start, build and grow your business, manage
key employee issues and handle everyday business
matters on your own using our comprehensive
kits, software, forms and guides.
Team
Viewer -
Fast and secure remote control
of your PC from anywhere, screen
sharing, file transfer, chat
and more. No installation required
and free for non-commercial use.
Assessments and Surveys
Assessment
Generator - These assessments have been
created with Assessment Generator. You can
use these as examples when building your
own. Enjoy!
SurveyMonkey.com
Free up to 10 survey questions with 100 responses allowed;
$19.95/mo for unlimited questions per survey and
1000 responses allowed, $200/yr to have unlimited
questions and responses.
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