I sometimes forget to share tools I take for granted

I was speaking to someone in one of my business networks today going over some procedures regarding some new responsibilities I am taking over as president of a local chapter. In the course of the conversation I shared some alternatives with her in regards to sending large attachments in e-mail and also possible file sharing and collaboration solutions. She mentioned that she sometimes had difficulty sending large file attachments via e-mail and that is understandable as they are often limits as well as issues with time outs, etc. I suggested she try the Yousendit service from Yousendit.com . Yousendit is basically a service where the user can upload big files via their browser and the receiver get a link in their e-mail where they can download the file. I will frequently recommend this service or similiar services because e-mail was not designed to handle large files even though people will use it for that reason.

As we progressed in the conversation I realized a better solution to her needs was one of the online “virtual office” services offered by 37signals.com. From what I can tell the Basecamp product was probably the best solution for her needs and the more I look at it I think my business will be using it soon.

It really hit me when she said she had not heard of either service and that I hold back a lot of the good things I know or maybe I should explore ways to share the treasures I find that can help others. Making this post is a small attempt to correct how I communicate with others.

What products or services have known about or used for awhile but have neglected to share with friends, family, co-workers or clients?