One of the most difficult things I had to face when becoming a freelancer, was admitting out loud, to myself, that I was a highly disorganized individual. Sure, I could function and get things done, but was all the clutter and additional time spent looking for stuff really necessary?

Well, apparently not. If you are like I once was, there is help for you. Good help. Organized help. It’s a beautiful thing. Creative Pro Office is a free online service to help you manage all aspects of your business, from time management to costs.

You can keep track of your clients, communicate with your clients and even set a clock to your client’s time zone; big, big, plus when working across the globe. No more missed deadlines because you forgot their five pm happens at three am where you are. Monitoring and organizing tasks is all laid out in an easy to follow format and the program comes with archives and records of costs for projects. The multiple calendars feature can be shared and synced to keep you from wondering where the heck you’re supposed to be and when. Track your expenses and time spent on projects. Knowing where your time and money is, has never been easier.

If you want more bells and whistles and stricter control on your organization, you can purchase the complete source code system, a major upgrade to the free offer,
and really get a grip on things. You will be able to modify the program to your specific needs, and receive free upgrades and patches for one year. The purchase of the source code system also includes one hour worth of install support from their development team to assist you in personalizing the program just for you.

The free version is supported by donations, and advertisements such as google ads. The program relies heavily on user support and feedback. If you have a suggestion for an improvement, they welcome your knowledge and expertise to make the site better. Read the blog written by the creator, Heather. She keeps everyone informed on the development and progress of the program without using a lot of technical lingo. And you can be sure there won’t be any unwelcome surprises dropped on you, such as a fat user fee shortly after you become reliant on how much the program is doing for you.

Streamlined, organized and efficient. Bet you never thought those words could apply to you, did you? I know I was pleasantly surprised, and I’m sure you will be too.