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ViceVersa Pro from TGRMN Software - synchronize, backup, mirror, and replicate your files

David McCarthy says, "Finding a file synchronisation application wasn't easy - I've tried quite a number! Vice Versa Pro was the only one I found which did what I wanted, and was easy to use. They also have an automation engine ... very handy."

Carbonite Online Backup

Having a backup strategy for your valuable data is a first steps in Business Continuity Planning. As part of our backup strategy, we use Carbonite Online Backup.

David McCarthy says, "At just $54.95 a year (that's about £42) for unlimited backup, it's unbeatable value. Why not click on the Carbonite image, and give their 15-day free trial a go?"

NovaBACKUP from NovaStor - workstation, server and online backup solutions

David McCarthy says, "After spending time creating a backup strategy and evaluating backup solutions for IDEAS-right, NovaBACKUP was the clear winner for our on-site backup needs.

We know it works - Nova has successfully recovered lost and damaged files."

Statcounter.com - A free yet reliable invisible web tracker, highly configurable hit counter and real-time detailed web stats.

David McCarthy says, "We heard about Statcounter from our friend Wendy of The Wendy House. She's a web developer, and knows a good stats package when she sees one. We've used it now on 5 web sites - beats every hosting-site built-in stats we've come across. And it's free for small sites!"

Misco.co.uk - online supplier of IT hardware, software and electronics

Misco has 20 years experience and operates in 7 European countries. Customer service is excellent, and they also offer a range of services from PC installation to full asset management.

David McCarthy says, "I always check with Misco before making any IT purchase."

Constant Contact - email newsletter service - has tools to build simple HTML email templates online.

This is an alternative to more costly bespoke template options. Several of our clients use this to great effect.

We send out newsletters for the Faringdon Business Breakfast Club (one of the networking groups we belong to).

VistaPrint.co.uk - affordable printing

Joy McCarthy say, "We frequently use VistaPrint for one-off jobs. Their free offers and special deals are ideal for smaller companies or start-ups who need marketing materials, but have a limited budget."

Joy adds a word of caution, "You may be offered their VPRewards service after making a purchase - I found out later it costs £10 a month!"

Amazon.co.uk - online retailer of products that inform, educate, entertain and inspire

Originally an online book seller, Amazon now offer a multitude of products for business and consumers.

Joy McCarthy says, "As well as the source for many of our book purchases, we've found their 'Free UK Delivery' option often makes them cheapest for computer equipment and software."

AbeBooks.co.uk - New, Second-hand, Rare Books & Textbooks

David McCarthy say, "We always check here before buying our books, both business and personal, and often get good copies of out-of-print books.

As Abe is International, we’ve been able to get books never published in the UK. A much more reliable way of buying 2nd hand books than any other we’ve tried."

Backing Up

ViceVersa (sychronisation)

Carbonite (online)

NovaStor (local backup)

Communications

Smartmessages (email)

Constant Contact (email)

VistaPrint (printing)

Others

StatCounter (web stats)

Misco (IT dealer)

Amazon (books etc.)

Abe (2nd-hand books)

Smartmessages from Synchromedia Ltd - email marketing and list management system

The bespoke templates and the low monthly cost, make this service stand out from the rest.

Joy McCarthy says, "We chose Smartmessages for our WORD-right and IDEAS-right newsletter and marketing campaigns. Their personal service is second to none."

IStock - a great source of inexpensive images

We’ve found iStock has the widest range of images at very reasonable prices. Where custom photography or graphics are not possible, iStock is the first place to look.

Your Mailing List Provider

Few emailing services are as easy to use as “Your Mailing List Provider”. Some of our clients use this with great success, and we use it for the West Oxfordshire Writers Group newsletter (David is a founder member).

As well as being quick & easy to use, it’s also inexpensive ... a great advantage in the current economic climate.

Click on the link and try the FREE account.

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