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Starting a company has never been cheaper thanks to the ready availability of outsourcing, low-cost communications, open source software, and low-risk pay-per-click advertising. Here's an overview of 5 business productivity tools from Google for entrepreneurs and small businesses to save some money without cutting corners on quality. Read the story.

NPR's Laura Sydell came to campus last week to ask us how small businesses are using Google AdWords to weather the recession. We explained how we've created a level playing field for all advertisers by rewarding relevant ads and how we provide advertisers with tools and reports to advertise smarter. We got some really nice coverage on "All Things Considered" as a result of this interview. Read the article.