How about a list of useful resources, similar to must have apps but for other areas we use as contractors to run our business, add them as a post and I will update the first page
Non-Geographical Numbers
Just 0845 Numbers
No set up fees, good choice of numbers and can be forwarded to a standard geographical number for free, or mobile for £4.95 a month
The Telephone Number Company - Works for me. Forwarding to landline/mobile, voicemail or SIP. Responsive technical support on the few occasions it's been needed. The package I have has no ongoing subscription cost but it seems that is £10/yr for new accounts.
Conference Calling
WhyPay
No set up fees, also a 033 number to call for the conference which are usually included in mobile phone free minute bundles rather than 0845/0800 number
Screen Sharing
https://join.me/
up to 10 meeting participants
Cisco WebEx Web Conferencing, Online Meetings, Desktop Sharing, Video Conferencing
Only 3 users for free, but more likely to be allowed on ClinetCo sites
Mileage Tracker
https://hubo.herokuapp.com
Accounting/Payroll Software
http://www.12pay.co.uk/
Free software which does all of your pay calculations and handles all of your HMRC filing (such as RTI).
http://www.diyaccounting.co.uk/
DIY Accounting provides small business & finance accounting software, small business accounting software and tax accounting software that produces the self employed tax return, plus limited liability company returns
VoIP/SIP
Voipfone - Works for me. Beats Skype hands down any day. No ongoing subscription cost for the basic package.
http://www.sipgate.co.uk to the VOIP/SIP category, free UK telephone numbers (one per account), incoming calls are free, outgoing calls are cheap but are a PAYG type payments or you can pay £5 a month for 1000 minutes to landlines etc which is pretty handy.
Web hosting
Vidahost
Packages starting at £17 a year for hosting and 1 domain
Virtual Private Serveers
Note: these are unmanaged services, basically a Linux box with root access that you get to do whatever you want with. Every tech. needs their own hobby box.
Low End Box - Cheap VPS Hosting & Reviews
BuyVM
RamNode
Digital Ocean $5 a month
Note Taking
Evernote
The Evernote family of products help you remember and act upon ideas, projects and experiences across all the computers, phones and tablets you use.
(Free premium subscription if you are with O2
Microsoft One Note
Misc
For when we're not available by phone we use Telephone Answering Service | Answer.co.uk these guys are £1 per answered call, you can mark calls as "sales" and get your money back for that call. Highly recommended.
Non-Geographical Numbers
Just 0845 Numbers
No set up fees, good choice of numbers and can be forwarded to a standard geographical number for free, or mobile for £4.95 a month
The Telephone Number Company - Works for me. Forwarding to landline/mobile, voicemail or SIP. Responsive technical support on the few occasions it's been needed. The package I have has no ongoing subscription cost but it seems that is £10/yr for new accounts.
Conference Calling
WhyPay
No set up fees, also a 033 number to call for the conference which are usually included in mobile phone free minute bundles rather than 0845/0800 number
Screen Sharing
https://join.me/
up to 10 meeting participants
Cisco WebEx Web Conferencing, Online Meetings, Desktop Sharing, Video Conferencing
Only 3 users for free, but more likely to be allowed on ClinetCo sites
Mileage Tracker
https://hubo.herokuapp.com
Accounting/Payroll Software
http://www.12pay.co.uk/
Free software which does all of your pay calculations and handles all of your HMRC filing (such as RTI).
http://www.diyaccounting.co.uk/
DIY Accounting provides small business & finance accounting software, small business accounting software and tax accounting software that produces the self employed tax return, plus limited liability company returns
VoIP/SIP
Voipfone - Works for me. Beats Skype hands down any day. No ongoing subscription cost for the basic package.
http://www.sipgate.co.uk to the VOIP/SIP category, free UK telephone numbers (one per account), incoming calls are free, outgoing calls are cheap but are a PAYG type payments or you can pay £5 a month for 1000 minutes to landlines etc which is pretty handy.
Web hosting
Vidahost
Packages starting at £17 a year for hosting and 1 domain
Virtual Private Serveers
Note: these are unmanaged services, basically a Linux box with root access that you get to do whatever you want with. Every tech. needs their own hobby box.
Low End Box - Cheap VPS Hosting & Reviews
BuyVM
RamNode
Digital Ocean $5 a month
Note Taking
Evernote
The Evernote family of products help you remember and act upon ideas, projects and experiences across all the computers, phones and tablets you use.
(Free premium subscription if you are with O2
Microsoft One Note
Misc
For when we're not available by phone we use Telephone Answering Service | Answer.co.uk these guys are £1 per answered call, you can mark calls as "sales" and get your money back for that call. Highly recommended.
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