36 Websites That Will Save Your Startup Time and Money

Here is a list of some of the best sites to know. They range from project management to motivation to e-commerce.

If you're in the process of launching a startup, you'll be happy to know the internet offers you a wealth of resources that will make your job as an entrepreneur much easier. One of the best ways to boost your productivity and chances of success is to bookmark and review sites that will help you excel as a business owner.

Here is a list of some of the best sites to know. They range from project management to motivation to e-commerce. The sites are in no particular order.

1. Ideator

So you've got a great idea that you'd like to turn into a business? Start with Ideator. It's a platform specifically designed for entrepreneurs like you who want to bring their million-dollar visions to life.

2. Tony Robbins

If you want to succeed as a business owner, you're going to have to unlock your potential. To do that, learn from the best: Tony Robbins. No better person to follow and learn from as you grow.

3. Ecwid

If you'd like to create an e-commerce site in just five minutes, stop by Ecwid.com. Currently, more than 900,000 sellers from around the world use Ecwid to sell products.

4. QuickSprout

As the name implies, QuickSprout is all about growth. It is quite possibly the best site on the internet for learning about digital marketing.

5. LinkedIn

If you want to be successful in business, you're going to have to forge alliances and create professional relationships with other people. There's no better online site for business networking than LinkedIn.

6. Healthcare.gov

You're going to need health insurance after you quit your job and launch your own business. Also, if you have employees, they'll need health insurance as well. Be sure to visit Healthcare.gov for your coverage options.

7. Inc.

You are on Inc.com now, so you know its great. But you can never learn too much about being an entrepreneur. There's always something more to know about the latest in marketing, financing options, management, and professional development. That's why you should bookmark Inc.

8 & 9. HipDial & Google + Hangouts 

To succeed in your entrepreneurial efforts, you'll almost certainly need to schedule group conference calls on occasion. For that, you should use HipDial. It is so simple and easy, which is why startups love it. An alternative option that incorporates video conferencing is Google + Hangouts. 

10. SBA

Uncle Sam has an organization that exists to help entrepreneurs just like you. It's called the Small Business Administration (SBA). The SBA's website is packed with helpful resources.

11. Due

If you want to streamline your invoicing and time tracking processes, you can't go wrong with Due.

12. WordPress

To create a successful online presence, you'll need a blog. Simply put, there is no better blog platform on the market than WordPress. But do not use Wordpress.com; instead, install the Wordpress content management system on your site.

13. TradeAway

If you're bootstrapping your way to success with limited resources, you might be able to get some professional assistance from somebody else who will ask for your assistance in return. Check out TradeAway for a place to barter your services in exchange for somebody else's.

14. Square

It's tough to make it in business these days if you don't take credit cards. Square gives you the opportunity to swipe cards from virtually anywhere.

15. Kayak

You're likely going to be doing some traveling as an entrepreneur. If you want to find the best flight and hotel deals, check out Kayak.

16. FreshBooks

Once upon a time, QuickBooks was the only "go to" solution for accounting. Nowadays, some entrepreneurs are flocking to the cloud-based solution offered byFreshBooks. Both are great solutions. Take your pick. 

17. BaseCamp

If your team is widely distributed across the continent, or even the world, you'll need an online hangout where you all can communicate, collaborate, and coordinate. For that, use BaseCamp.

18 & 19. Dropbox & Google Drive

If you're looking for a cloud-based solution for file storage, Dropbox and Google Driveare your two best bets. Both are free until you hit a certain limit.

20. LanguageTranslation

It's a global economy. You might want to translate your website into another language (in fact, I recommend it). For document translation services, enlist the aid of a company like LanguageTranslation.com.

21. StartupGrind

StartupGrind is a website where you can rub shoulders with like-minded business owners. There are over 400,000 active members in 85 countries. 

22. forEntrepreneurs

The name "forEntrepreneurs" is fairly descriptive. It's a blog run by David Skok, a five-time entrepreneur turned venture capitalist. It's a great site to visit from time to time for sage business advice.

23. A Smart Bear

A Smart Bear is a blog run by Jason Cohen, who offers advice for entrepreneurs. As of this writing, more than 40,000 people subscribe to Cohen's lessons.

24. Rocket Lawyer

You are going to have legal issues. For that, use Rocket Lawyer. I've used this on more than one occasion and saved thousands of dollars.

25. The Startups Subreddit

You might think of Reddit as a great place to check out funny cat photos or participate in an "Ask Me Anything" exchange with a famous celebrity. It's also a great place for gleaning information. Specifically, check out the Startups subreddit.

26. Copyblogger

Content marketing is an important part of online marketing. To that end, make sure you visit Copyblogger regularly.

27. CrunchBase

For practical purposes, everything you need to know about startup funding can be found at CrunchBase.

28 & 29. Search Engine Roundtable and Search Engine Land

If you want to keep up with the latest buzz about SEO best-practices, bookmarkSearch Engine Roundtable and Search Engine Land.

30 & 31. Upwork and Elance

If you're running a solo shop and you need some affordable, temporary help for your startup, be sure to visit Upwork and Elance. You'll find plenty of contractors who are more than happy to work with you at rock-bottom rates.

32. Fiverr.com

Another great site for finding affordable contract work for a variety of purposes (spanning everything from SEO to logo design) is Fiverr. As the name implies, prices for service start at just $5.

33. 99 Designs

If you're not an artist but are in desperate need of quality design work, visit 99 Designs. It is pretty unique the way it works. You actually launch a contest and then choose the winner, giving lots of options.

34. Marc & Angel Hack Life

As an entrepreneur, you'll always be in need of some great self-help tips. For some of the best life hacks, be sure to bookmark and regularly browse Marc & Angel Hack Life.

35. Moz Local

Moz Local is an especially great site to visit if you're a brick-and-mortar business that's in need of local SEO.

36. Ignite Visibility University

Another great library packed with information that will help you excel as a startup in the digital marketing area is Ignite Visibility University.

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