Depending on the size, some of them are free and some of them cost money. There are many videos available showing the product so you can check them out before signing up. Here’s a few for clearspace for example.

They scan the outside of each envelope so you can see what it is, and then you make choices about each piece. You can have it opened and the contents scanned so you can read it right away, or recycle it at the touch of a button. You can also choose to shred private information, or even archive important documents. You can still get the original item if you want it either to your home address or forward the original or a copy to someone else.

What about pricing? Well, if you’re receive less than 35 mails a month, the smallest plan would be enough and that would cost you $9.95/month.

Then I found this excellent comparison by Derek Punsalan. It gives you and overview of BaseCamp, ActiveCollab and Goplan.

His conclusion? For individuals looking to manage projects without spending a small amount on monthly subscription costs, the less polished activeCollab application does provides the basics for managing and interacting with clients.

On the flip-side, anyone who is willing to part with a small amount through a monthly subscription recouped in an hour or less of work, definitely give Basecamp or Goplan a try. With Goplan’s recent public launch with features sure to give Basecamp a solid run, users now have more options. Which service will work for you? Give each of them a solid run-through and decide for yourself. Will you side with the proverbial favorite from 37signals - Basecamp? Or, will your business be better served by Webreakstuff’s Goplan?

Oh and I also found a more detailed comparison between Basecamp and activeCollab.

Do you have any other suggested online collaboration services?

Yahoo has a pretty cool web application showing you the top states in the US for selling energy saving lightbulbs. Check it out.

Best way is to watch the 7 minute introduction and if you want to see it in more action, check this screencast out which is regarding charts and maps.

It does timezones very well and also synchronizes with your personal calendar (Outlook, iCal, Google etc) - but then you have to go Pro for about $1/month.

I used to use a simple spreadsheet e-mailing it around. Then I moved to EditGrid, but it’s still very manual work… maybe this is a better alternative?

Simply invite some friends and let the planning begin!

* You can start with some friends and invite more as you go.
* You don’t need to start off knowing exactly when and where the event will occur.
* You and your friends can work out the details by chatting.

Renkoo helps you decide when and where to get together. Chat with your friends using Renkoo to figure it out. Renkoo lets you communicate using email, text, IM, or all three to decide a time and place.

1. Sign-up and upload all your music. It’s stored and backed up
2. Listen to your music collection anywhere on any computer using just your webbrowser
3. Using the MediaMaster widget you can post your collection, playlists and radio stations to your blog

So far, there’s no limit, it’s free and totally legal.

Here’s a screencast of it: