Tools, tips and resources to help you start your own show on a shoestring. I’ll cluster them thematically as I add more entries. Get in there:
Tools for Entrepreneurs:
Freelance Central
Cashflow is king. If you’re going to make ends meet whilst building your passive income empire, chances are you’re going to need to do a little extra work here and there.You give Jo some man hours, she gives you a free porty and a promotional leg-up.
Sign up and procure briefs at http://www.freelancecentral.co.za.
Website Hosting and domain registrations
Hetzner is a very good place to host your websites. Although not the cheapest, their service is excellent and their hosting very reliable. Most of my sites are hosted with them; basic packages start at R19 a month. Domain registration cost R79 per domain. They also have a site builder tool, similar to Yola.
SEO Checklist
Use this high-level SEO checklist to get started creating search engine optimised content for your site.
The Invoice Machine
Awesome tool for creating slick-looking invoices from a centralised online account.
Visit http://invoicemachine.com/
Entrepreneurial Advice
Wake Up Later
http://www.wakeuplater.com/ is the website de jour for freelance tips, advice, resources and how-to information. If you’re going to be an entrepreneur, you’re going to need to deal with clients. Not getting the short end of the stick starts with a little homework. You’ll find the 411 here.