Startup bliss using online tools
Two of the main barriers to entry when starting an enterprise are getting internal operations set up, and getting the word out to generate leads. Thank goodness for all the great online tools out there to help you turn a plan into reality! Without some of these services, it would have been harder to get FMYI off the ground:
Operations
In the beginning, I enjoyed handling all the minute tasks that came with starting a business. Then I realized that I was better suited tackling other tasks. You should have seen those early spreadsheets I used to track our finances. It was enough to make a finance professional cry. By using online tools, not only will you spend less time dealing with operational issues, but more importantly, it’ll be easier to scale without needing create additional headcount. Some tools to check out:
FMYI (we’re a little biased, but FMYI is the perfect place to track contacts, manage projects, store files, share a calendar, work with clients, build a collaborative social network, and more)
Marketing
It’s easier than ever to get the word out about your enterprise using these online tools. The best thing is you rarely need to have any technical knowledge in order to take advantage of these services. You can quickly establish a presence on par with larger organizations. And many of them connect you to a wider community instantly so you don’t have to wait for people to find you.
Do you have suggestions for great online services for operations and/or marketing? I’d love to hear about it. Post a comment below!
My next blog post: sustainability and startups.
November 02, 2009
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