This handy Firefox add-on works like a virtual bread-crumb trail to get you back to a set starting point while browsing. Click to save a home URL and then browse away and follow links, all the while knowing that with another click you’ll “SnapBack” to where you started.

Very useful for folks like me that are easily led on tangents while browsing, especially at sites like Wikipedia or Pownce, or lately Entrecard.

Currently compatible with Firefox: 1.0 – 3.0b2

Entrecard is the newest blog / ad exchange network on the block and it is off to a roaring start. The easy to place widget is your key to earning Entrecard credits (ec) which can then be used to advertise your own card on any blog in the network.

Whether your goal is to boost your traffic numbers, find new readers, or find new sites to read, you can likely do this through the Entrecard system. Get more information from their user guide, and share your Entrecard experiences with us in the comments.

Running a small business requires you to wear many hats, but at the end of the day it is your customers that are most important. BatchBook by BatchBlue Software combines 3 critical components - contact, communications and task management into one easily customizable web-based package.

Launched at the recent DEMOfall07, they are entering into an already crowded market but customized fields and excellent contact linking and affiliation management put this package ahead of the rest.

Not a full featured CRM, just the tools you need to manage your customers, suppliers, contacts and your interactions with them.

Having insight into your business finances can be a key component to your success. We’ve already discussed efficient invoicing using FreshBooks but that is just part of keeping a watchful eye on your financial picture.

Microsoft makes an Express Version of their Small Business Accounting package available for free, and it does an outstanding job of helping to keep all of your books balanced. With eBay, PayPal and great Office integration, this is a great choice for those looking to try a dedicated accounting package.

A good Anti-Virus program is an essential part of any computer security arsenal, and yet I meet a surprising number of people that go without. Strong protection involves more than just running software, it also means getting regular updates to stay ahead of new viruses that are being developed. I urge all TechFires readers to take a moment to make sure that you have an Anti-Virus solution that is enabled and receiving updates. If you have a subscription based product like Norton please make sure that it is still active.

If you are a Windows user and in need of a new or updated solution, you can’t go wrong with AVG Anti-Virus Free Edition 7.5 which is free to home, non-commercial users. With automatic daily scans and frequent updates AVG Free Advisor can help keep your PC free from infection, or for a fee you can upgrade to a full suite of Internet Security offerings.