Free is a lovely word; unfortunately, it's often followed by a disappointing product. Inc. magazine have found 10 great free apps that will help you run your business.

BEST FOR REMOTE TECH SUPPORT: CROSSLOOP

BEST FOR MAKING VoIP CALLS: SKYPE

BEST FOR BASIC ACCOUNTING: QUICKBOOKS SIMPLE START FREE EDITION

BEST FOR SYNCING WITH OUTLOOK: GOOGLE CALENDAR SYNC

BEST FOR ORGANIZING OUTLOOK: XOBNI

BEST FOR WEB CONFERENCING: DIMDIM

BEST FOR TRACKING TASKS: DOOMI

BEST FOR WORD PROCESSING: ZOHO WRITER

BEST FOR VIEWING PDFs: FOXIT READER 3.0

BEST FOR AUTOMATIC BACKUP: MOZY

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