21 Cloud-Based Solutions for Business Dominance

This is interesting, over at DreamPractice (a Canadian Site) we across the following list, 21 Cloud-Based Solutions for Business Dominance, they write  The following cloud-based solutions will help you take your business to the next level. This list is not meant to be all inclusive or detailed, just an introduction to help you start your own research for solutions tailored to your business. 

1. Google Canada – I take Google as a given, but I have a lot of contacts who somehow function without Google as their default search engine.
2. SimplyBook.me – free and easy online reservation tool, allowing your customers to book times that work for both parties without the back and forth.
3. Google Chrome – a fast, free, lightweight browser that lets you use a profile to synchronize browser favourites and history across multiple devices.
4. Zoho CRM – track prospects, opportunities, and clients all in one place.
5. Google Apps for Business – email, calendar, and online cloud storage are just the start – see what else the Google Apps Marketplace has for your business.
6. BB Flashback Express – A free screen recorder to capture video and audio. Use this as a tool for staff training videos.
7. Audacity – Audacity is free, open source, cross-platform software for recording and editing sounds. I use it to record and edit podcasts for clients.
8. Xero – online accounting software suitable for businesses from a simple start-up to complex.
9. Wave – small business accounting software, specifically targeted towards businesses with fewer than 10 employees.
10. ProWorkFlow – manage projects online, include your team and your clients.
11. Asana – teamwork without email, tool to encourage collaboration and track tasks.
12. Expensify – digital expense reporting that works
13. Mailchimp – create email newsletters and campaigns to communicate with your clients
14. Box.com – simple, secure file sharing from anywhere. I use this as an alternative to a portal.
15. XMind – I use mind mapping to help with collaboration – this is a great free tool to visually demonstrate project requirements and work flow.
16. Apache OpenOffice – a free and open productivity suite that provides a free alternative to Microsoft Office.
17. Send Pepper – email marketing software for small business.
18. SaneBox – sort and categorize email, eliminate spam and reduce unimportant emails.
19. Skype – video conferencing, instant messaging, and voice calls all in one place.
20. YouTube – I use YouTube channels to share videos, either internally with staff or externally with clients and prospects.
21. e-courier – safe and secure means to transmit large files, very similar to email but without the security issues and file size limits.