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resources:

Whether you've been on the Internet for a while or are just starting your online business, it's important to know which tools you absolutely must have! At the right, you see we have grouped the resources by category to make it easier for you to find. We have used just about all of these services and can help you get them set up and manage them for you as well.

If you're unsure which would be the best for you, just let us know. Through our work with other Internet Entrepreneurs, we've learned what is the best tool or service depending on your needs.

OFO recommends:

This is only a partial listing of services, tools and other resources that can benefit you in running an online business. In the near future, we will have a much more comprehensive listing on our sister site OFO Recommends.

entrepreneur community

Whether you've already made your first dollar online, or are just starting out, there is a great Entrepreneur Community that you MUST join - How I Made My First Dollar! This community was founded by Segovia Smith and Alex Mandossian and it's free to join! You'll be able to chat with savvy entrepreneurs and have access to lots of resources!

Just click on the graphic below to find out more and sign up.

Old Fashioned Office is pleased to provide a list of resources that are essential to running a business online. We do not recommend anything we have not worked with ourselves or know about. If you are unsure about any of these resources, please let us know. We'll be happy to fill you on on what we know and our experiences.

website Hosting services:

Midphase

We are extremely happy to call Midphase our webhost. We have worked with them for over 3 years now and have never had a problem. They provide all the services you will need, along with several packages to choose from. Their support is great! I've gotten replies back within a half an hour even at 3AM!

ThirdSphere

This company gives you everything you need to succeed. Special features include a Web Design Center, Automation Station, a script center, the Snap-in eBook Center, and Web Traffic Center. Many Internet Marketers use and recommend ThirdSphere.

PowerWeb

Power Web has all the bells and whistles as the more expensive hosting companies - all for only $7.77 per month! We've had several clients sign up for their services.

marketing tools:

1 Shopping Cart

An all in one center for your shopping cart, product database, mailing list, newsletters and autoresponders. They have a variety of packages available and you can upgrade as your business grows.

AWeber

If you're not going to be selling products, AWeber is our #1 choice for autoresponders and newsletter delivery. Their delivery rate is second to none!

ASK Database

Survey your customers and prospects to see exactly what THEY want to know. This will help you in creating new products, content for your blog or ezine, and let you know what they would like to hear on your teleseminars.

audio recording:

Recorded Moments

Dave and Kay Mitchell not only have an excellent company, but they're our personal friends, too! Recorded Moments is a custom provider of recording services and can record your next conference, teleseminar, or seminar. They also provide excellent duplication services for your audios and CD's.

Instant Audio

This monthly service provides you excellent opportunities to put audio on your website. All you need to do is call in using your phone, record your message, and then grab a piece of code to put on your site. Let your customers and prospects HEAR your message! You can also ask customers and clients to record their testimonials.

Web page templates:

My Art's Desire

If you would like to have a website similar to our, then you need to visit My Art's Desire! They have some of the best fully-customizable website templates we've ever seen. So, if you're not into doing squeeze pages or would like to have something that is just a little different, look no further.

other tools:

Google Pack

Google Pack has all the things you need for an enjoyable experience on the net. It includes the Firefox browser (which we love!), Google Toolbar, AdAware spyware protection tool, photo organizer, a mapping program, and many other extras! With the Google Toolbar, you can see how the pages rank and how much traffic they receive!

Basecamp

This is an excellent online project management tool. We use it every day to schedule and track all the tasks we do for our clients. We couldn't live without it!