DATA STORAGE
Dropbox
Dropbox is a cloud storage host that keeps your documents, photos, and videos for easy file storage, access, and sharing anytime and anywhere. You can access Dropbox through your computer or mobile device as it automatically synchronizes your files when saved.
It offers free premium package when you sign up for its services, allowing you to store up to 2GB of free storage space for your files. If you want more storage capacity, you have to avail first its paid subscription.
Google Docs + Google Apps
If Microsoft has Microsoft Word as their basic word processor, Google also has Google Docs. The two things that separate the latter from the former are that Google Docs is web-based and users can collaborate in creating a Google Docs document online.
Google Docs is part of Google's office applications within Google Drive. When you create a document, it's automatically saved in Google Drive, Google's own free cloud storage where you can view and share your files anywhere.
Google Apps on the other hand is a Google service that provides you with professional email for your business, cloud storage (Google Drive), shared calendars, word processors (Google Docs), and so much more. It's an all-in-one business solution that promotes team collaboration and better business correspondence.
Amazon S3
Large scale files like websites, web applications, or any big and critical data should be stored in Amazon S3 or otherwise called Amazon Simple Storage Service.
Amazon S3 is a cloud-based storage for the internet. It's built and designed for web designers for them to take advantage upon. Files of considerable size can be easily scaled in Amazon S3 for better file handling and access. Or if you don't want to touch or tweak your data, you can simply put it as it is in Amazon S3.
Skype
Since its release in 2003, Skype has become the most widely used free instant messaging and video call software to date.
Skype uses the internet to get you connected to other people around the globe. You can also call telephones and mobile phones but with a competitive charging rate.
What makes Skype the ultimate communication and management tool is that it allows you to share your screen with your contacts for collaboration purposes. Whether you're in a hurry to finish a design project with your team or simply giving instructions as to how to use an application, you can use Skype to communicate with your virtual staff in real time.
Gmail
Gmail is a free email service by Google that runs on a simplified user interface; thus, making it the most popular email host in the web. Signing up to Gmail also entitles you to automatically associate your email account with Google's other services.
Gmail is fast when it comes to displaying newly-arrived emails than any other webmail services. This also automatically filters spam messages and submerges unimportant emails through its Gmail Archive feature.
Currently, the webmail host has a built-in instant messenger (Hangout) so you can chat with your staff instantaneously.
