Gist.

We’d like to take all the credit for the success of Gist, but really there are a bunch of awesome free or inexpensive apps and services that helped us get where we are.

From front of shop to back, the Entrepreneur’s Toolkit shows you our top picks to type faster, talk cheaper, schedule smarter, research better and market like we didn’t have a startup marketing budget.

Many of these services are free, while others pay in dividends, despite a small subscription fee.

Something new you’re using? Share your favorite services or apps with us.