Top Apps and Resources for Startups


Best Small Biz Blogs
With literally thousands of business blogs available today, it can be difficult to find and follow the good ones, so we decided to put together a list of the best blogs that focus on startups and blogs for entrepreneurs.

Also, we're always on the lookout for the best of the best, so check back often for additions or updates to best blogs for startups list.

Logo and Identity
Creating a memorable and professional logo/identity is fundamental to the success of any startup. Unfortunately, it's often difficult for the bootstrapped startup to afford to retain and engage a creative agency. Instead, we've selected 5 websites that leverage the wisdom of crowds (or crowdsourcing) to help with your logo and identity.

We're always on the lookout for the best sites that specialize in crowdsourced logo and identify design. Got another site that you think should be added to the list? If so, let us know and we'll be happy to check it out.

Accounting

Social Media

Voice/Telephone
All thing voice including: telephone systems, virtual systems, voicemail

Scheduling
Online Scheduling

Online Storage/Backup

Website Publishing

Mobile Apps

Human Resources
All things Human Resources... Recruitment, Scheduling, Payroll are just a few of the many activities for the category.

Customer Support

Digital Business Card

eCommerce

Contact Management/CRM
Selecting a Contact Management & CRM solution can be a daunting process given all of the considerations like salesforce automation, email/website integration, campaign management, customer support, and overall system management. We've done the research and have come up with our favorite 5 best CRM and Contact Management apps for startups.

Check out our "Best CRM and Contact Management Apps" below:

Time Tracking and Invoicing

Online Office Apps

Project Management

Collaboration
Document sharing, project management, calendaring, email & chat are a few of the many components that help us collaborate. Now that's is common to have teams and groups spread throughout the country (and even the world), finding the right collaboration tools for startups is essential to success. We've put together a list of 5 best collaboration tools for startups to help you pick the best solution for your needs.

We're always oon the lookout for the best of the best, so check back often for additions or updates to our best collaboration tools for startups list. Also, hit us up if you've got a recommendation worthy of our collaboration tools list.

Communications

Gigs for Freelancers
Freelance gigs are a great way to transition to self-employment. Freelance gigs can provide flexibility by allowing you to take on only the projects that are of interest to you, give you exposure to new customers, and provide a great income. But, where do you find these opportunities? We've done the research and have assembled ten of the best job boards for freelancers looking to find freelance gigs, expand skills, and secure new customers.