Over at Hathway Tech where we specialize in joomla web development we have been getting busier and busier with every new project. It was a pain keeping messages, tasks, client feedback, bug reports, and other project info consistent across email, google docs, and local computers. A few months back we discovered Basecamp, an excellent project management tool that has streamlined our business significantly.

When I first started as a web design freelancer I found a great resource to generate leads in an industry that I was relatively unfamiliar with.  I learned a trick while using the Google Reader and a little known site called Crazedlist.org that lets you follow RSS feeds of Craigslist postings based on specific keywords and locations. This allows you to easily scan craigslist for web development leads.

To survive and thrive in this cut-throat economy it is crucial for businesses to offer competitive pricing by cutting costs, while still maintaining profit margins.  Doing this will empower your sales team with a huge competitive advantage and enhance their ability to generate new business.  Companies need to weigh their options between expensive enterprise software such as Microsoft Office or to utilize the powerful suite of Google Applications.  The combination of Google Documents, Google Voice, Google Calendar and Gmail can be a powerful solution when used properly and can save your business thousands in software costs.