Of course, some of the best things in life ARE free: like hugs and smiles and spending time with those you love. But when it comes to business, in the past, it’s often been true "you get what you pay for." The Internet and innovative, aggressive software businesses have been changing that. Companies have discovered that they can capture your loyalty if they get you hooked on their products and are giving away lots!

So I thought you might enjoy, all in one place, some of the best things you can get free for your business!

Free Email - It’s been around for a while and is advertiser supported, but, heck, what do you want for free?

Juno or (800) 654-JUNO
SMIP

Free Webpage - A recent offering from the folks at Microsoft HomeAdvisor.com, the sites are designed and hosted in partnership with HomeSeekers.com.

Free Newsletter - What a great treat for your prospects and what a great deal from the folks at Realty Times.

Free Real Estate Related Email Newsletters: Just contact the people below through their email addresses and tell them you want to join their newsletter list. A wealth of good tips, free classes and services and discounts on may things.
Advantage Thinking: joeann@joeann.com
Allen Hainge: news@afhseminars.com
RealtyBytes.05: w.fletcher@worldnet.att.net
Pat Zaby,CRS: sales@prepsoftware.com
Joe Klock: joeklock@aol.com

Free Fax to Email Conversion: There are two great services that do this. What a boon when you are traveling! CallWave has a free (no strings attached!) dedicated fax number so that you can receive your faxes as e-mail attachments.

EFAX offers free fax to email conversion and they also offer 1-800#’s for faxing for a fee.

Free Maps: Insert these into your presentations or give to clients as you are showing property. Email them to your relocation customers.

Free Listservs: Free Listbot

If you are emailing to a large group, it’s much easier with a listserv!

MailMerge Software: Send out personalized messages to your email database. Download a free 30 day trial of WorldMerge. Download Eudora Pro Light for free.

Website tracking softwareSitetracker gives free stats on your traffic and its origin.

So, have fun with some of these enhancements that will make it easier and more profitable to do business. But then remember, to enjoy some of those other free things in life, the laughter of friends, a walk in the woods, beach or desert, the sunset, and the time spent enjoying what you have!

Published: July 5, 1999

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Joeann Fossland ePRO, GRI, MCC, PMN, SRS is a dynamic, international speaker and business coach. She personally coaches a small number of extraordinary agents who want to leverage their production results and have a life they love! She was recognized as one of the 25 Most Influential Women in Real Estate in 2008 by Stephan Swanapoel. Subscribe to her free Tuesday Tips, attend Fossland's Forums, free monthly tele-seminars, and find out about classes delivered by email and personal coaching by visiting Joeann.com or email her at . You can also connect at Facebook and Twitter.