Try it before you buy it
(www.myorganizedbiz.com) – Sometimes a piece of software just sounds so great, you really want to try it. But will you like it? It’s tough to spend a good chunk of money on something that may not even work for you. That’s why I love free trials. I don’t have to commit completely.
Of course, another great way to try something is to win it. And that’s even better than a free trial! Charlene over at Essential Keystrokes is giving away some great tools that can help you get your business organized.
I’ve used several tools from 37 Signals, including BackPack and Basecamp. So I’m a fan of the work they do. You have a chance to win a 6-month subscription to Highrise, a contact management solution. You can keep notes on each client and set up to-do lists related to that client. I haven’t checked it out yet, but I plan to.
Additionally, Charlene is offering a free year of Freshbooks, an online invoicing system. This one sounds really interesting. You can create invoices and send them to clients. Accept payments using services like PayPal and Authorize.net. By using this service, you can have your clients check their billing history online. I use Quicken, but I could certainly see where this could come in handy.
There are more prizes in the contest, like a copy of Darren Rowse’s Problogger book* or access to pMetrics, a blogging stats program. So if you like free stuff, head on over and see if you can win something. And let us know if you do.
*We occasionally use Amazon’s affiliate links. You don’t have to use them – you are welcome to search for the products directly on Amazon’s site.
2 Comments
Becky – thanks for the great write up and for helping me spread the word about the giveaways. Highrise, Freshbooks and pMetrics are all must have tools for bloggers and freelancers – they save so much time and really help keep you organized.
Have a great day!
You’re welcome, Char. I hope that you get plenty of entries!