Simple software for organizing your business: a good time to try Backpack

I’ve written before about my fondness for 37signals’ free and low-cost web-based software for managing projects, client records and collaboration. I use Highrise and Backpack daily to manage my ADR business and keep myself on track and efficient during very busy client months like one I’m in now.

If you’ve been thinking about trying Backpack, now is a good time to take the plunge. 37signals posted this notice today:

Save $5 on your first month of Backpack…Check Out Backpack and Try it For Free
We recently launched a brand new version of Backpack, our web-based intranet & shared calendar tool for small businesses…Save $5 on your first month when you sign up using coupon code 37SNEWS.

By the way, I get no affiliate fee or benefit from sharing this announcement with you. And if you want an additional take on 37signals’ software, check out Wired Magazine’s The Brash Boys at 37signals Will Tell You: Keep It Simple, Stupid. Be forewarned: Foul language in the article. I can’t imagine a mediator who’s much shocked by profanity, but maybe you’re out there.

Book News

• The Amazon page for Making Mediation Your Day Job now includes the “Search Inside” feature so you can get glimpses before you buy.
• A book review from Stephanie West Allen at idealawg
• A book review by Victoria Pynchon at Settle It Now
• A Book review by Diane Levin of Mediation Channel
• And a commentary about my book launch from Chris Brown of Branding & Marketing.

Thanks, everyone!