A free business services directory and an easy way to find basic business needs for Small Office and Home Office businesses
Let's start with the every day basics. Below are office supplies, shipping and postage tools, and a must have customer marketing system.
Ship Station
You're going to need to ship things; but you sure do not need to stand in line at the post office like everyone else does! Here are a few reasons why we like Ship Station:
- The US Post Office has different drop off procedures for business postage. Walk in, skip the line, drop off.
- Depending on volume, the post office will come to you for pick ups!
- Reduce the time you spend on shipping by up to 75%!
- Create shipping labels in a click.
- You can try it out for free!
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AWeber Email Management and More
Did you know that you may be seeing this right now as a result of an A Weber campaign? Yep, that is how powerful it is! Here are a few reasons why we like A Weber:
- You may have heard of "mail chimp" and other ancient email management platforms. This is that stuff, but far, far more advanced!
- It includes a "Smart Designer" that will help you create anything quickly!
- It exists to help you grow and engage with your customers from an all in one system!
- It is a must if you are selling online!
- You can try it out for absolutely free. We mean so free that they will not ask for your credit card when signing up!
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Amazon Business
An Amazon Business account is free to create and comes with a variety of benefits, including price comparisons, fast delivery options, and analytics reports. Here are a few reasons why we like Amazon Business:
- Quickly and easily send gifts to clients from around the world. You can select gift wrapping options and write custom notes!
- Large scale and bulk ordering options.
- Dynamic and discounted Business only pricing.
- Streamline procurement, easy recurring purchases, vast selection.
- Create your business account for free!
Slightly more complex basic business needs for Small Office and Home Office businesses
You're going to need a domain name registrar for domain name registration and web hosting.
A domain name registrar is an accredited business that handles the reservation of domain names and basic domain name management.
Web hosting allows businesses, organizations, and individuals to make their websites or apps visible on the internet.
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Name Cheap Domain Names
You're going to need a domain name or you may already have one. Surely you have heard of "Go Daddy". They were great at one time, however, that time is long gone. Here are a few reasons why we like NameCheap:
- Domain name privacy is included (that is an additional fee on Go Daddy).
- You can buy domain names for as low as 99 cents!
- The user interface is very simple and intuitive.
- You can transfer your domain names in from other registrars (ie. Go Daddy) with ease.
- They are USA based in Phoenix Arizona.
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A2 Web Hosting and More
You're going to need web hosting. Not just for your website, but for several other critical items. Over the years, we have tried them all. There are varying levels of hosting depending on how complex your project is, but most small business websites, ecommerce websites and more will do well here. Here are a few reasons why we like A2 Hosting:
- They literally have a comparison section where they show you why they are better than other hosting companies!
- Their systems are setup to truly scale as you grow.
- They are serious about hacker protection.
- SSL (Secure Socket Layer) Certificates are now mandatory for Google. A2 provides them for free!
- If you don't believe us and end up not satisfied, A2 has a hassle-free money back guarantee!
- They have 24/7/365 phone support for free!
As a reminder, if you need help with any of this reach out to us and let us know.
With the ever changing world of business technology getting more and more advanced, we have heard from many small business owners that it's difficult to know where to begin. We too agree that most small businesses do not need complex cloud solutions and other high tech stuff to get started.
What included in the Business Phone Service ?
Automated Attendant
Allows callers to hear a professional greeting followed by automatically transferring calls without the intervention of an operator/receptionist.
Unlimited Calling to the US & Canada
Make unlimited outbound calls that display the caller ID of your business from your mobile phone with the included app (ios/android).
Recieve Calls on your Mobile Phone
Callers to your phone system are routed to your mobile with an actual phone call to you. The app is not needed to receive calls. In addition, desk phone hardware is available.
Ring Groups
Set your system to simultaneously call a group of phone numbers, extensions or land-line telephones.
Video Conferencing
Enable virtual face-to-face communications with people around the globe.
Virtual Fax
The flexibility to quickly and easily Receive and Send faxes from anywhere through email.
Text Messaging
Text messaging is preferred these days, even in business. Send and receive text (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) directly with your business phone number.
Includes Two Phone Numbers
Includes your company phone number and your company fax number. Porting of your current phone numbers is available.
And So Much More
Many more features are included as well as live person 24/7/365 Technical Support.
If your business is already up and running we can review your current spending versus current needs and see where we can save you money.
What people say about it
We are actually a pretty big business. Most people would not believe that we run the entire customer facing side of our business on the $99 per month package.
President
Pet Supplies Industry
Veterans in need call one phone number that is routed to multiple people simultaneously. Remote staff answer calls from their locations easily.
Founder
Non Profit Veterans Outreach
Don't miss out on our most popular $99 (as low as $49) per month business package
• Standard Website Hosting: $10.99 - $59.99 per month.
Does not include building your website. Building your website is available for an additional fee.
• Your Domain Name: $8.99 per year.
www.YourCompanyName.com, subject to domain name availability.
• Email Accounts: Included
[email protected] / web mail access included. Does not include setup to your devices. Setup available for an additional one time fee.
• Basic Phone System: $27.99 per month
Rings to your mobile phones + desktop hardware included.
Unlimited calling to the US & Canada.
• Basic Auto Attendant: Included
- Business greeting for your phone system
- Calls will ring to multiple mobile phones with your business number displayed so that you know it's a work call
• Video conferencing: Included
• Text messaging: Included
• Voicemail: Included
Sent to your email
• Set your phone system Company hours: Included
• After hours Voicemail: Included
• One Fax To Email: Included
Receive faxes via email, send faxes via email.
• Two Phone Numbers: Included
Phone System plus a Fax to Email Number. "Porting" of your current phone numbers is available.
* Offer available to USA businesses only.
* Taxes not included
* Able to scale as your business grows