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Web.com Small Business Toolkit: Robobasket (Automatic File Sorter)

February 14th, 2013 ::

Robobasket

Don’t let the thousands of files on your computer get the best of you. If you’ve ever misplaced a file in a forgotten folder, you know the importance of having a way to organize files and keep them filed in the right place. RoboBasket is an automatic file sorter that can copy, move, rename, delete and process files based on rules determined by the user. Rules are easily created by dragging and dropping. Files can be filtered based on name, extension, date created, date last modified, size, kind and many other file attributes.

Web.com Small Business Toolkit: SimpliciKey (Keyless Locks)

February 13th, 2013 ::

SimpliciKey

House key, business key, warehouse key…you’ve got so many keys and so many key rings to keep track of, especially if you give employees keys. With employees going in and out on a regular basis, leaving doors accidentally open or unlocked is an easy mistake to make. That’s not to mention the risk that lost or stolen keys pose to your business. SimpliciKey provides convenience and safety with a remote control electronic deadbolt and gives users multiple options to easily and unlock or lock doors with the touch of a button. The encrypted key fob has a range of up to 50 feet, and also features a wireless keypad that can accommodate up to 16 user codes.

Web.com Small Business Toolkit: TripIt for Teams (Travel and Expense Management)

February 12th, 2013 ::

TripIt for Teams

If you and multiple employees of your company all travel for business, you need an organized management system to keep track of all travel plans and expenses for the company. TripIt for Teams was developed to allow small and midsized businesses to centrally manage employee travel, keep everyone connected on the road, and provide insight into the company’s travel spending. Travel planners know who’s travelling when, where they’re staying, and how much the trip will cost. The TripIt for Teams travel calendar makes it easy for the whole team to see when and where their colleagues are traveling and have access to confirmation numbers, maps, directions and other trip details anywhere at any time.

Web.com Small Business Toolkit: Highrise (Customer Relationship Manager)

February 8th, 2013 ::

Highrise

Keeping your customers’ relevant information updated and handy shouldn’t be a cumbersome endeavor. In fact, many CRM solutions exist to make this task a no-brainer. Highrise is one such solution. You can save and organize notes and email conversations for up to 30,000 customers and contacts. The program also allows you to keep track of proposals and deals, share customer status with your sales team, and schedule texts and emails to remind sales members to follow up. There are different price plans for different-sized teams, starting at $24 per month for up to six users.

 

Web.com Small Business Toolkit: Lingo24 (Translation)

February 6th, 2013 ::

Lingo24

If you’re not selling globally, you’re missing out on a huge market. If worries about translation are holding you back, don’t let that be your excuse any more. Lingo24 is an online translation agency with over 4,000 specialist translators worldwide, so there’s a Lingo-ist available to you help at any time of the day or night. Lingo24 clients span the globe, and the industries they serve are just as expansive. Whether you need help with language for technology integration issues, financial, legal and/or marketing translation, Lingo24 has specialists available. Prices vary depending on the project.

 

Web.com Small Business Toolkit: Speek (Business Conferencing)

February 5th, 2013 ::

Speek

If you’re not ready to invest in a full-featured video conferencing package, you’ll want to check out Speek, a simple, visual and free conference calling solution. Instead of using phone and PIN numbers for conference calls, Speek uses a personalized URL. Callers simply click on the link and can see who’s joined the call and who’s talking, can share files, can use call controls and more. There is nothing to download, nor any registration process. Currently calls can be made only within the United States and the product works best when the number of callers is limited to 10 and under.

 

Web.com Small Business Toolkit: Documents.Me (Document Access Dashboard)

January 31st, 2013 ::

Documents.Me

If you prefer working on your tablet or smartphone, but run into problems when you need to access files stored on a laptop or other computer, your life just got a little bit easier. With Documents.Me, you can leave the laptop at home. Documents.Me is a free business tool for iPads and iPhones that makes accessing your documents as easy as touching one button. Whether your files are on a remote PC, Mac, or stored in a cloud application such as Google Drive, iCloud or Dropbox, Documents.Me allows you to access the file and then edit it, email it or add another document to a project.

Web.com Small Business Toolkit: TalkToTheManager (Business Review Solution)

January 30th, 2013 ::

TalkToTheManager

Why wait to see the Yelp review to know what customers think of your business when you can find out instantly with TalkToTheManager? You post a phone number and customers can text you anonymous reviews of your service, products, food or whatever your business does well or not so well. The text is then forwarded to your cell phone and you may choose to respond or not. Your cell number is kept private at all times. TalkToTheManager costs $29 per month and you can cancel at any time. You can also receive preprinted signs with your assigned number for displaying in your store or restaurant.

 

Web.com Small Business Toolkit: DeskTime (Time/Project Tracking)

January 29th, 2013 ::

DeskTime

With so many readily available distractions threatening to zap your employees’ productivity, it might be a good idea to keep an eye on exactly what your staff is doing on their computers. Are more hours spent on Facebook during the workday than on getting those invoices out? What about punctuality? DeskTime is designed to find and eliminate wasteful habits. Plus, the reports system shows both the entire company’s work results as well as those of individuals. Don’t worry about invading your employees’ privacy: The system only records application names, website URLs, start times and end times, never anything sensitive such as keystrokes or form input. DeskTime is especially helpful for virtual companies.

 

Web.com Small Business Toolkit: PEX Card (Business Prepaid Card)

January 28th, 2013 ::

PEX Card

Is your company’s spending getting out of control? Are you finding it hard to keep track of employee expenses? PEX Card is a business prepaid card specifically designed to help companies take control of employee expense management. For a monthly per-card fee, businesses can distribute funds for employees to spend and then keep track of transactions as they occur. There are no transaction fees and no interest charges, and businesses gain more power over the company’s cash flow. You or your internal PEX Card administrator can easily add funds to your employee cards through the PEX website; that money is available to employees immediately.