Becoming a freelancer after regular corporate job can feel very overwhelming. An army of IT support, Human Resources, Accounting and Sales are no longer within your reach.

Suddenly, you begin wondering that the “insane bravery” for finally making the decision to work for yourself no longer looks like the smartest decision you ever made.But wait! There is still some hope left. Many of us don’t even realize how many effective, yet inexpensive tools are out there to even out the odds between freelancers vs. a corporation.

If you are still reading this, you’d probably want to see some examples. Check out the list of effective tools that help small businesses succeed by staying nimble and effective. If you are using anything else that you think is helpful, don’t forget to mention it in the comments.