Sites, Sites, Sites

People often ask me about the absolute best websites for working less and earning more. The ones that have truly helped my business are plentiful. To make your life easy, here’s a simple list of all the sites I cover in my book, The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Working Less, Earning More.

1ShoppingCart.com
Offers eCommerce and eBusiness software solutions for companies looking to market their products and services online

ABIworld.org
Sponsored by the American Bankruptcy Institute, this website can match you with a professional bankruptcy advisor to help get you back on your feet

AtAGlance.com
For those who still prefer the hard copy organizing, the site offers a range of planners, appointment books, and calendars

Banta.com
Teaches the ins and outs of negotiation including communication tips, training materials, and advice for closing the deal

BirthdayAlarm.com
Never miss another birthday with automatic reminders sent to your inbox for everyone’s special day

BookExpoAmerica.com
Brings together the largest gathering of publishers, authors, editors, and other industry professionals for an annual conference

Bplans.com
Helps business startups create online business plans in no time with sample plans, a template to fill out, and online expert advice

Blackberry.com
Provides mail access, IM capability, Internet connectivity, video recording, phone calling, an organizer, and GPS capabilities all in one

Business-Value.com
Business Value Research, Inc. can provide an objective and unbiased appraisal of the value of your business to help you set the market as you consider prospective buyers for your business

ChaosOver.com
Len Merson, founder of Productivity Concepts, Inc., provides useful tips to manage information flow and organization

DrDemartini.com
A great starting point for tips, tools, books, and motivational seminars for your personal and professional development

eLance.com
Provides an online workplace where individuals and businesses can find and hire people to work on freelance assignments

Entrepreneur.com
Offers tools, a search engine, message boards, and resources for owners of small businesses

Facilitators.com
Offers experienced meeting facilitators to help run smooth meetings and offsite team retreats

FinishRich.com
Supplies how-to financial educational tools and resources to help people save and manage money effectively

FlexPaths.com
Offers a web portal that connects individuals and employers interested in flexible working arrangements

FourHourWorkWeek.com
Serves as companion website to bestselling book by Timothy Ferriss and includes steps to plan a mini-retirement and calculators to determine the cost of your dream lifestyle

GLGroup.com
Consists of eight industry networks where experts can join and provide consulting expertise on an as-needed basis

GoFreelance.com
Connects freelancers and employers through a freelance work exchange and database of available projects

GoToMeeting.com
Provides online presentation, product demonstration, interactive training, and meeting collaboration services

GoToMyPC.com
Gain instant access to your computer files, program, and email network from any web browser or wireless device

GoodAccountants.com
Online service that helps individuals, small businesses, and corporations find suitable accountants

Guru.com
The world’s largest online marketplace for freelance talent to connect workers and employers locally, nationally, and globally

iFreelance.com
Connects buyers and providers on freelance services through a database of available projects and freelance talent

InventRight.com
Provides tools, resources, and how-to guides to help inventors get new product ideas to market

iPhone.com
Offers one integrated solution for telephone, email, maps, Internet, organizer, weather reports, camera, and calendar

iPrint.com
Personalized online printing services to cost effectively produce business cards, brochures, mailing labels, and more

LifeLock.com
Offers a proactive solution to prevent your identity from being stolen before it ever happens to you

LifeOrganizers.com
Provides tips to get your home, office, finances, and life in order while reducing clutter

LinkedIn.com
Offers an online network of over 17 million business professionals to help expand your personal relationships

MediaBistro.com
Provides opportunities for media professionals to meet, network, share best practices, find jobs, and further their education

MindTools.com
The career oriented site offers training in management, leadership, and career advancement to make you a high performer

MomCorps.com
Flexible employment site that matches employees who have opted out of traditional jobs with employers willing to take-on flexible working arrangements

Money.aol.com/calculators
Provides free finance calculators for mortgage planning, loans, college savings, retirement calculators, and more

Mozy.com
Offers secure, remote access to all the files, photos, documents, and music on your hard drive for a monthly fee

MyPartTimePro.com
Matches freelancers looking for part-time or flexible arrangements with potential employers

Nsacct.org
The National Society of Accountants can help your business with everything from tax preparation to financial planning and even management advisory services

NSASpeaker.org
The National Speakers Association is a great place to find a professional speaker or facilitator for your next meeting

Outsourcing.com
Offers information on the outsourcing process from needs assessment to choosing a vendor

PracticalChaos.com
Read Judy Martin’s blog, tips, and advice for finding work/life balance in a world that never sleeps

SalesGenie.com
Sales lead provider to help open doors for businesses looking to drum up new business and find new customers

SchoolMatters.com
Website for parents looking to research public schools including average test scores, school reviews, and student/teacher ratios

SBA.gov
U.S. government website established to provide training, financial advice, and resources for startups and business owners

SCORE.org
With over 10,000 former executives as members, this organization provides free in-person and email support for aspiring startups

The-EFA.org
A professional resource for editorial specialists including job listings, networking events, and group medical benefits

TheOutsourceZone.com
Includes articles, an outsourcing directory, and information on how outsourcing can impact your business

USPTO.gov
United States government sponsored website where you can download patent applications for inventions and ideas

WorkOptions.com
Site specializing in offering scripts, advice, and how-to’s for getting a flexible work arrangement approved by your employer

WorkSpaces.com
Your one-stop shop for setting up an efficient virtual office from home including desks, chairs, bookcases, and accessories

WritersMarket.com
Companion website to the popular book, the site helps locate markets for publishing your work, track manuscript submissions, and offers advice for aspiring writers