Know Of Any Good Project Management Tools?

Hello,

My business partner and I have been doing small websites for individuals and small business persons. With just the two of us working on a site, things get done. But when (awhile ago) we took on a larger project that necessitated hiring independent contractors, we got in serious trouble. We'd like to tackle larger projects because there's the potential for better money; but we'd like to (!need to!!) apply some better project management practices and tools.

How do you manage larger projects where you hire subcontractors?

Are there any tools you can recommend to make sure your project tasks are on track and nothing drops through the cracks or gets done out of sesquence so it has to be done twice or........?????? We could really use your help in this -- thanks!

I think I understand what you are asking for. I normally create my own using Microsoft Excel, but there are other tools out there, some are free. Here's a list of project management tools that I have tried in the past or thought you might be interested in.

Master List - This uses Microsoft Excel
MinuteMan Project Management Software for Windows
CanPlan
Project KickStart

Of course there's always Microsoft Project. You cay buy an older version (Project 9 for around $75 or Project 2000 for about $100. Just search for "Microsoft Project" on www.pricewatch.com or www.pricegrabber.com.

Here's a list of other project management tools.

Here's another list of free project management tools.

Hope this helps.

Jim