This document summarizes various business tools used at GurusForHire.com including project management tools like Pelotonics and Open Project, contact management tools like Core - Google Contacts, calendaring tools like Core - Google Calendar, task management tools like Core - Remember The Milk, client appointment scheduling tools like Tungle.me, customer communication tools like Email - Thunderbird and GotoMeeting.com, remote access tools like LogMeIn.com and Dropbox.com, payment tools like Xoom.com and Paypal, an iGoogle portal for stats, and Roboform for password management.
3. PelotonicsWeb-Based Tool used to manage tasks with Offshore TeamIntegrates with Google DocsIntegrates with EvernoteAlternativesBasecampClocking IT – FreeDotProject – Free – Fandango InstallationProject Management
4. Open ProjectOpen-source alternative to Microsoft ProjectUsed on bigger projects (1-12 Months)BenefitsTrack Resource AssignmentsIdentify Dependent TasksDefine MilestonesAdjust schedule as problems happen and see affect on scheduleGraphically display schedule with a Gantt ChartJing – Used to communicate changes to Designer/Developer easily and clearlyOther Project Mgmt Tools
5. Core – Google ContactsThunderbird – Google Contacts Add-OnBlackberry – Google SyncSugar CRM – MyCRM Connector for Google ContactsEach system updates the central records on Google ContactsEach system is a 2-way interfaceContact Management
6. Core - Google CalendarThunderbirdProvider For Google Calendar Add-onBlackberryGoogle SyncTungle.me for clientsShows clients availability and allows them to book appointment through self-service portalCalendaring
7. Core – Remember The MilkBlackberryThunderbirdThrough Google CalendarCurrently not an updated add-On availableGoogle Calendar using the Remember The Milk Plug-inTasks
8. Tungle.meCompletely integrated with Google CalendarNo longer have to manage two calendarsI simply manage the Google Calendar and Tungle.me is updated automaticallyAlternativesTimedriverGenBook.comDownside – Have to manage appointment calendar separately and update it at least every 3 months.Client Appointment Scheduling
9. Email – ThunderbirdEasily manages multiple accountsGoogle VoiceVirtual Admins monitor and listen to voicemailsSkype – Cheap crystal clear communicationGotoMeeting.com – Helps walk through documents in real time. Can transfer control to them to show documents from their computerFill Any PDFContracts & QuestionnairesDrop.io – Collaboration toolsCustomer Communication
10. LogMeIn.comGives remote access to a PC for freeiPhone AppNo file transfer with free versionDropbox.comFile sharing across computersFree version or paid for more storageRemote Access
11. Xoom.comUsed to pay offshore teamLink to bank account for transfers in a couple hoursWithout linking to bank account transfer can take up to a week depending on amount$4.99 a transferWe can transfer up to $6000/monthPaypalGoogle CheckoutEventbrite – Great way to setup payment for webinarsAffiliate TrackingPayments