Don’t waste another minute faxing items between offices, stressing out over lost information, or spending precious time trying to find that piece of paper you wrote your client’s phone number on. The following free downloads and online services will make your mobile office life easier and more efficient.

Google Docs Online Office Suite
Google Docs is an office suite stored completely and safely online. The online feature not only allows you to create, upload, and edit files in popular formats such as DOC, it allows you to share those documents with people in your network. If you’re on the road, for example, and need to share a spreadsheet with your coworkers in the main office, just enter the email address of the people you wish to share with, and send them an invitation. They can view the spreadsheet and even make edits in real time. An online chat window will show you who changed what and when.

Like other office suites, you can organize documents into folders, translate documents into different languages, insert images, create tables, and much more. If you want to save the file to your hard drive for viewing offline, you can do that, too! Best of all, this service is completely free. Just sign up for a Google account, or sign into your Google account if you already have one. Take a tour.

Mozy (Online Backup Service)
Don’t let deleted or corrupted files, or a computer crash, be the last time you see your client list, financial statement, or other important data. Backup and recovery systems are a critical part of running a successful business. And if you want your important data backed up and stored where you can retrieve it anytime, from anywhere, Mozy could be your solution. Mozy works on Windows and Mac systems, and offers two service packages. The free version allows you 2 GB of storage space, while the premium account offers unlimited storage for $4.95/mo.

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doPDF
Need to convert a document to PDF? Download this free PDF tool and convert web pages, Word documents, spreadsheets, photos, and more into PDF format. doPDF installs a virtual printer driver on your computer that will appear in your Printers and Faxes list. There is no .NET framework or GhostScript third party programs required, so it uses less memory than other programs. Please note: doPDF is not an PDF viewer. To view PDF, you will have to install Adobe Viewer.

TeuxDeux

This browser-based to-do application will have you organized in no time. Features include a weekly schedule that allows you to add tasks, check off finished tasks, delete tasks, move items to a “someday” list, and more. The TeuxDeux team is also working to launch an iPhone app, and are looking into a version for the Blackberry. Sign up for free.

Memento
Love Post-It Notes, but hate the clutter? With Memento, you can have post-it type notes open on your Window screen. To create a new post-it, click on the Memento icon in your icon bar, and choose “Create new note.” A blank box with the date and time will appear. Simply type your note into the box, and move it to the area of the screen you wish to place it, or click on the title bar to shrink. To delete notes, just x out. Other options exist, as well, including colored notes, scroll bars, and hotkeys. Download for free at Guys With Towels.com.

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