By edith on 06-10-2010

It doesn’t have to take a lot of money to start or grow your business. Now, more than ever before, inexpensive technology like Google Applications will not only save you money, but can actually help you to survive and thrive in this sluggish economy.

Check out these 10 FREE Google Tools that Small Business Entrepreneurs Cannot Ignore.

1.Google Forms

You can create your online form using Google Form. This is absolutely brilliant!

2. Google Alerts

Google Alerts are email updates of the latest relevant Google results (web, news, etc.) based on your choice of query or topic.

3. Google Analytics

Google Analytics is the enterprise-class web analytics solution that gives you rich insights into your website traffic and marketing effectiveness.

4. Google Spreadsheet

Google Spreadsheet works very similar to Microsoft excel. I do like Microsoft Excel a little bit better, but I think Google Spreadsheet is almost there.

5. Google Keyword Tools

Google Keyword Tool allow you to choose keywords, which are words or phrases related to your business.

6. Google Places

You can claim your business on Google Places and get to manage business information, post coupons & live updates.

7. Google Calendar

A web-based calendar application that enables you to work together with your colleagues efficiently and helps minimize costs and IT hassles.

8. Google Voice

A free voicemail tool. Your voicemail is transcribed and you can read it in an email.

9. Google Document

Google Document works very similar to Microsoft Word. Almost no different… wow. You can edit the same file with your colleague at the same time so you always have the latest version.

10. Google Presentation

About edith

Edith Yeung is the Founder of BizTechDay and SFentrepreneur. She is also a lecturer at UC Berkeley International Program and committee member of the San Francisco Small Business Week. She has previously worked with AT&T Wireless, Oracle, Siebel, Autodesk, Cisco Systems, Symantec, American Management Systems (AMS), Telstra Australia, Matav Hungary Telecom and Taiwan Semi-Conductor.

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