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NobleOak Web Tools offers you quality start up tools and information online. Whether you are starting a business, working on a business plan, or expanding your 'bricks-and-mortar' business into a 'clicks-and-mortar' business, these tools will help you to get the job done.

1. Web Hosting & Domains
	Domain Name Search Conduct a free domain name search here. Registering a domain for one year costs $9.95. A multi-year registration drives the price to as low as $7.95 per year. See our complete pricing here. You can also compare our prices with other registrars.

Hosting
Add reliable and secure hosting to your domain here. Includes one e-mail address. Hosting packages start as low as $9.99 per month.

E-mail
Add e-mail for professional looking communications here.

Transfer a Domain Name
You can consolidate and simplify your domain name management by transferring all your domain names to NobleOak.com. Transfer your domains now.

Site Builder
Are you looking for a fast and easy way to get a web page up and running? Single page web sites and domain name 'for sale' signs available here.

Backorder a Domain Name
Our partnership with Snapnames allows you to place an order on an existing but already registered domain name. This is called a backorder.

The domain name prospecting phase of the internet is coming to a close signalled by the 750,000 names expiring every month. Backorder your desired domain name here.

2. Start-Up Resources
	The Ultimate Start Up Guide Get on the fast track to launching your business.

Entrepreneurialist Culture Quotient
Do you feel you have what it takes to create your own company? Try this non-scientific quiz to test your mettle!

Writing a Business Plan
There are a number of resources that provide fantastic information about writing business plans. In keeping with our philosophy of not reinventing the wheel, we recommend the following links to get you started on your business plan:

Business Plan Basics

General Business Planning

Essential Elements of a Good Business Plan

Preparing Your Business Plan

A Sample Business Plan

3. Legal
	Incorporate in the United States Are you planning to incorporate in the United States? Do you need more information about incorporating? Learn more about Incorporations and Limited Liability Companies (LLC) here.

Incorporate in Canada
You can complete a Federal Incorporation in Canada for under $250 if you are willing to do it yourself. Learn more about Canadian legal structures here. Or start incorporating immediately...

1. Complete a name availability search, technically known as a Newly Updated Automated Name Search (NUANS). You can use a service such as OnCorp Direct.

2. Complete your federal incorporation directly with Industry Canada at Strategis.gc.ca. You must complete your NUANS search prior to applying for incorporation (your NUANS search results are a required part of your application).

Trademarks
Does your company require protection in the form of a trademark for a unique product, name, or marketing tag line? Find out more at TradeName.com

4. Software
	AntiVirus & Security Software Computer viruses should not be your main concern when starting a business. Get anti-virus software and protect your computer, eliminate your worry, and concentrate on what really matters - running your business successfully!

LiveHelper
Livehelper is a tool for web sites that enables web site visitors to instantaneously communicate with company personnel. Livehelper enables companies to Drive Sales, Reduce Costs and Increase Customer Satisfaction by providing real time answers to customer inquiries, as well as tools which can be used for Sales and Marketing.

5. Marketing
	Need a Company Logo? Every company needs a compelling and eye catching logo. If you don't have one at this time, you have two options: 1. If you have a bit of an artistic flare you can probably do it yourself. We recommend a fast and easy software package that will allow you to design a professional looking corporate logo in minutes. Find out more about the Logo Creator software here. The software package can also be used to create corporate images for your web site or any other application where an image combined with text will really help to get your message across. 2. The other option is to hire a professional to do the job for you. After all, this is the age of outsourcing and your logo is a one time expense. We recommend the good people at LogoWorks who do an excellent job and will turn around your logo in 72 hours!

Press Release Service
PR Submitter is an online press release distribution service that will get your message out to 240,000 media contacts. They also offer a business form template package that may save you significant lawyer and consulting fees.

Promotional Items
With every new company you need to make a Real Life marketing splash. Promotional items displaying your company logo, name, and website are a great way to get your message across and to keep the enthusiam bubbling over within your organization. Get customized high quality clothing, mugs, pens, and much more at our trusted supplier TrashAndTrinkets.com - Advertising You Can Use!

6. Business Form Templates
	Business Forms and Software Template forms for various business aspects can be a great time saver and give you direction if accounting, payroll, or any other business task is new to you.

7. Motivational
	Anthony Robbins Need to get motivated? Pre-dating Dr. Phil by a number of years, consider some of the strategies in the Tony Robbins Personal Power program or his book Awaken the Giant Within.

8. Time Management
	Franklin Covey Having trouble keeping first things first? Find accessories that will facilitate the implemention of strategies contained in 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' and 'First Things First'.

Brian Tracey
A leading speaker and expert in the field of time management. Click here for your free CD of 21 Success Secrets of Self Made Millionaires.

9. Business Supply Partners
	Dell Computers

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