101 Essential Freelancing Resources

The Freelance Blog: "Business Tools
Resources to help with the business of freelancing…
1.HighRise - Track communication and conversations with leads, employees, clients, colleagues, vendors
2. Campfire - Real-time group chat and file sharing
3. Central Desktop - Shared workspaces and web conferencing
4. Relenta - Manage your email, contacts, documents and activities
5. Google Apps - Communication and collaboration tools from Google
6. Zoho - Free office tools
7. Campaign Monitor - Email newsletter software
8. MailBuild - More newsletter software
9. Breeze - Email campaign and newsletter software
10. Business-Paper - Easy business cards
11. GoToMeeting - Easy online meetings
12. Wufoo - Make forms to survey your clients
13. AIGA Spec Letter - Sample letter to communicate with clients who want spec work or free pitching
14. CPA Directory - Find an accountant (in the US)
15. SBA - Small Business Administration, help and advice
16. Paypal - Online payment system
17. Moneybookers - Online payment system
18. Escrow - Online payment system that protects the buyer and seller, useful for those bigger jobs with anonymous clients.
19. Resources for the Design Entrepeneur - Free sample forms and agreements"