What is the best group collaboration software in the cloud to use for a small organization (8-15 people)?

Similar to GroupSpaces, etc. Preferably free :)

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This is from an article at Wishpond. To read more, got to Cloud Computing for the Small Business

Some cloud applications useful to small businesses are:

Google Docs. This free service allows for instant file sharing across the internet. Its uses are only bound with the imagination of the users involved. Not only are files shared via the internet, the service allows for updates and collaboration on document production.
Highrise. Client Relationship Management (CRM) is crucial in any business. Employees must have the ability to track clients and follow communications with those clients. For a fee of $24 to $149 per month, depending on service level, this tool allows owners and employees to track clients and communicate with those clients in a timely fashion.
Google Apps. This fee based platform costs about $50 per user per year and is an enhanced version of Google Docs. For a small business with few employees, this is an effective way of sharing files and on the go collaboration.
Basecamp. Project management is crucial to business operations and the larger the project the more difficult it is to manage. Basecamp allows for project management that is instantly shareable and works with mobile and remote employees. It is fee based and costs $20 to $150 per month depending on the level of service chosen.
Box.net. Another file sharing platform to ease collaboration between employees on the go and in the office. Many businesses are embracing the benefits of home based or contracted employees and Secure content-sharing that users and IT love and adopt allows businesses to enjoy a wide spectrum of benefits. Pricing ranges from free to custom pricing depending on levels of service.
Skype. Skype allows for free video conferencing and low cost calling to landline and mobile phones. It is a great platform for long distance meetings and is considerably cheaper than bringing remote employees to the office for conferences.
Quick Books Online. Accounting is an important part of day to day operations. Nothing in business can happen without first knowing where the money is coming from, when it is coming, and how and when it is going out. Quick Books Online allows for remote accounting and collaboration between all employees. Track sales, employee time, project costs, income and expenditures on one secure online platform.