The advent of online business as a business structure brought along many resources.
Outlined below are a number of free or "near-free" resources to get your business idea online. From investment opportunities to free software, large companies are now helping you get your idea out there.
Being a part of the Microsoft® BizSpark™ program, we know first hand what it means to have access to thousands of dollars worth of software.
Microsoft® BizSpark™
Microsoft® BizSpark™ is a global program for start-ups that provides fast, easy access to current full-featured Microsoft development tools and production licenses with no upfront costs and minimal requirements. It also provides support, training and marketing visibility to start-ups in their earliest stage, when their need is greatest. BizSpark start-ups also receive guidance, mentorship and other assistance from Microsoft’s Network Partners.
Microsoft® WebsiteSpark™
Microsoft® WebsiteSpark™ provides fast, easy, access to Microsoft Web design and development software and solutions, support, visibility and training to professional Web development and design companies.
iPitch
The start-up space draws a special kind of person, one who wants to break free of the 9 to 5 schedule and pursue limitless wealth (although frequently the path involves 80 hour work weeks and depleted bank accounts). At IPitch, we understand that mentality because we live it.
Sydney-based Venture Capital firm Green Lane Digital conceived IPitch as an answer to the struggles they had as both an investor and from their roots as a start-up. Recognizing the need to raise the profile of Australian start-ups on a global level and that funding was a key part of that, IPitch was created to help all parties in the start-up space thrive.
YouNoodle
YouNoodle is a place to discover and support the hottest early-stage companies and university innovation. We develop decision-making technology and tools for the start-up world.
CrunchBase
CrunchBase is the free directory of technology companies, people, and investors that anyone can edit.
