First say to yourself
what you would be;
and then do what you have to do.
Epictetus
Here's some really useful stuff for you if you work
at home or run a small business, all free (and legal).
Keep checking back, the list will grow.
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On site
Career Values
Are you in the right job? Does your work motivate you?
Would you like to start your own business, but not sure what you want to
do?
And, of course, that old question: do you enjoy your work?
Find out what you really want to do, download
this simple worksheet to discover your career values.
Wheel of Life (with a difference).
Anyone who has worked in coaching or worked with a life coach will probably
be familiar this tool. Check out our version of the Wheel
of Life and get your
work rolling along smoothly.
Unleashing the Idea Virus by Seth Godin
Brilliant ebook by the marketing man Seth, loads of useful info on selling
and promotion in today's highly connected world. You can by it — but
here you can download Unleashing the
Idea Virus for free, no strings attached
(it's nearly nearly 200 pages so be patient).
Publishing for Profit
Want to start your own business? One that can be tailored to your own strengths
and interests? Download the 1st chapter of Publishing for Profit in 30
Days.
Off site
Open Office
Free Office Software
OpenOffice.org is a multi platform and multilingual office suite and an open-source
project. It offers a real alternative to expensive office software. It includes
a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation program, vector drawing program,
mathematical function creator and a database. It is compatible with the industry
leaders and it really is free to download and use. Take a look at the website
for more details.
Businessballs
If you want resources, you've got resources.
Whatever you are looking for to help you develop your business or yourself,
it's probably here -- and it's all free.
Zoho Applications
In one of our books we talk about how good online applications such as spreadsheets,
databases and word processors, have become. We think Zoho are producing
an excellent, easy to use (and mostly free), alternative to buying expensive
software.