There are multiple, low- or no-cost, web-based tools that are great resources for creating newsletters, running surveys and managing event bookings. Below are few suggestions to get you started:
MailChimp – Online email marketing solution to manage contacts, send emails and track results.
Survey Monkey – A survey tool for creating simple polls, in-depth market research and more.
Eventbright – A web-based tool useful for creating and managing event invitations. This service is great for registering attendees.