5 Amazing and FREE Online Resources for Businesses

By Adam  |  2 Nov 2016 12:00:00

Running a new online business can be an expensive venture but it doesn't have to cost the earth. Make the most of these amazing free online resources that can help stretch your pound further.

1. Gov.uk

The government website is a great hub for business enterprisers to receive the latest information in new laws and tax payment methods. By keeping up to date, you'll avoid painful fines and paying for services you don't need. They also run several live webinars every month which are free to sign up to. During these webinars you can directly ask experts who are glad to help.

2. Pixabay and Pexels

It is cliché, but a picture really can say a thousand words in marketing. Pixabay and Pexels.com provide very high quality stock images free for commercial use, most of which require no attribution on your website. Businesses such as The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed and well known blogs are just some of the brands who have been known to use these images. While these websites won't always have the best image for your content or your brand, you will be pleasantly surprised by the variety they can offer. These websites are a great tool for new online businesses that are starting their new venture.

3. Thunderbird

Thunderbird is a free email client which allows both you and your staff members to easily access your emails. It is a great alternative to using in-house email services provided by your domain host, which may involve constantly signing in and provide a security risk. The software is run by Mozilla and will allow you to add various adds ons to the software to extend its capability and relevance to your business.

4. Google Analytics

One of the most essential aspects of online businesses is knowing your target audience. Google Analytics is a tool that directly serves this purpose, giving you access to a wealth of information that many domain hosts simply do not provide. It is free to sign up and easy to use.

5. Sellr

And of course, Sellr is another fantastic tool for businesses. Create your online shop easily and sell with confidence. Sellr is secure, simple and has a range of stunning templates to create an eye catching websites. Your customers will enjoy the Sellr experience too, as it allows customers to pay through trusted methods such as Paypal or card through trustworthy SSL encrypted servers.