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Business Products and Services
The follow is a list of products and service that are recommended for
early and growth stage businesses, especially companies in the Greater
Boston area. Preview our new small business website
Featured Products
Services
| Domain Name Registration & Web Hosting |
Go Daddy
Host of Bobby’s Best, Go Daddy provides inexpensive domain
registration and hosting plans. They also have real live people in
their customer service department.
 http://www.godaddy.com |
Paid Web Search
Offer: Save $25 |
Yahoo
Search Marketing
Great way to direct business to your website, it’s
easy to set-up a campaign in about 10 minutes. Select keywords that
return your company’s information when entered into search
engines. Save $25 using the link above when you sign-up.
http://www.searchmarketing.yahoo.com |
| Electronic Fax
Service |
eFax
Great option for small businesses and entrepreneurs who don’t
want a dedicated fax line. Faxes are sent to a dedicated phone number
and are then forwarded to you as e-mail attachments which you can
save to your computer of forward to others.
http://www.efax.com
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Faxaway
If you don’t mind a Seattle area code, Faxaway’s service is much cheaper than efax and does not require a proprietary reader, files are sent in a standard TIFF format.
http://www.faxaway.com
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| Virtual Phone System |
Got V mail
For $9.95 a month, you get a virtual phone system with a single toll-free or local number, main greeting auto attendant, multiple extensions, live call forwarding, music-on-hold, and more. Great option for small and decentralized business.
http://www.gotvmail.com |
Voice over Internet
Phone Service
Offer: Got one month free |
Vonage
Broadband
Vonage is the early leader in the fast growing VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol)
marketplace. For $25, you can make unlimited calls which can save you a lot of
money.
http://www.vonage.com |
| Blog Provider |
Typepad
Typepad is a great option for adding a blog to your website. The service is very
easy to set-up and use and they also have flexible pricing options and great
customer service.
http://www.typepad.com |
Online Invoicing
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Fresh Books
FreshBooks is an online invoicing and time tracking service that is easy to use and does not require any installed software. Helps you to create professional looking invoices, which you can e-mail directly to clients.
http://www.freshbooks.com |
| Referral Marketing |
Referral Monitor
Referral Monitor is a tool to help manage and reward word of mouth marketing campaigns, which is the lifeblood of many small businesses.
http://www.referralmonitor.com |
Professional Services
The following companies have specific experience
serving early and growth stage businesses:
| Furnished Office Space |
Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC)
If you are starting your company and are not ready to make a long term space commitment, CIC provides "plug and play" office space to a wide range of small businesses. Tenants are on 30- day leases that include use of conference room space, office furniture, a personal telephone, copiers, fax machines, Internet access, stocked kitchens, and more.
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| Commercial Brokers |
Meredith & Grew
M&G is a full service firm with deep resources and John has experience working with a wide range of businesses.
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| General Contractor |
Cornerstone Design Build Services
Cornerstone specializes in smaller to middle size build-outs. Their people are excellent, their prices are fair and they have a very customer centric approach to their business. You will enjoy working with them
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| Leasing Attorney |
Langer & McLaughlin, LLP
Langer & McLaughlin provides "large-firm" sophisticated legal representation in commercial real estate transactions at a reasonable cost. They represent clients of all sizes, from individual owners and users to large institutional funds.
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| IT Support |
TSI Support
TSI can handle all of your company’s IT (Server, PC, Networking) needs on an outsourced basis. They offer a very cost effective solution for early stage businesses.
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| Phone Equipment |
Apex Communications
Apex can help install and manage your company’s phone system. They specialize in the NBX 3Com IP Phone System which offers a tremendous amount of functionality for a reasonable price. Their service is also excellent.
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| Database/Software Development |
extension Engine
Bob and his guys provide high quality offshore development services to a wide range of businesses. They have also developed long term relationships with many of their clients.
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| Small Business Attorney |
Indigo Venture LLC
Entrepreneurial attorney who specializes in working with early stage
businesses. Areas of expertise include business formation, financing,
sales and distribution agreements, software and technology licensing
and Internet-related issues.
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Coleman
& Gagnon
Specializing in corporate transactions for entrepreneurs and growth
stage businesses. C&G bring the resources of a larger firm without
the prices.
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| Banking |
Boston Private Bank
If you are tired of the big bank shuffle, you should think about moving to Boston Private Bank. Their model is that every client has direct account representative and customer service is outstanding. Basically, its like banking was 50 year ago. Great option for small businesses.
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| Accountant |
Green & Green
Sol specializes in both individual and small business returns. Very responsive to questions and prefers a proactive relationship with clients.
 Contact:
Sol Green |
 781.702.6055 |
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 sgreen@green-co.com |
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| Bookkeeping |
Supporting Strategies
Supporting Strategies can manage your core accounting functions including managing your accounts, monthly financials and AP/AR without the overhead of a full-time staff.
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| Interim CFO |
Longwood Associates
If you need the services of an experienced CFO, but don’t have the budget or the need for a full time position, you can get the best of both worlds working Longwood and Charlie.
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| Equipment Leasing |
US Express Leasing
Leasing equipment, fixtures and furniture is a great way to extend your limited capital as an early stage business. However, many of the leasing companies out there are famous for bait and switch tactics with rates and terms. We did several leases with Jason at US Express Leasing at my last company and they were great to deal with and true to their word.
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| Business Insurance |
Nathan Sallop Insurance Agency
Sallop can help you with all of your business insurance needs. They stay on top of your insurance issues proactively so you don’t have to worry about it.
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Marketing & Website Development
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| Website & Application Design |
Fresh Tilled Soil
A small, web design firm that specializes in simple & clean user interfaces and custom web based applications. Reasonable rates for high quality work.
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| Public Relations |
KMC Partners
If you have an early stage technology business, you need to talk to KMC. Kristen is smart, well connected and results oriented.
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fama PR
fama partners with technology companies to provide excellence in corporate communications and public relations.
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| Business Consultants |
Acceleration Partners
Acceleration Partners is in the business of helping emerging and growth stage companies succeed. They assist management and/or investors with business strategy, business development, fundraising and interim operational support.
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