QuickJump (for Windows) is, without a doubt, one of those applications for which you didn’t realize there was a need until you actually used it.

I can’t tell you how many times a day I look for different folders on my PC or on my network shares at work. It’s just a fact of life. To find those folders, the average Windows user has to pull up Windows Explorer (perhaps starting with “My Computer” or “My Documents”) and double-click until they think they can’t double-click anymore… just to find the folder they’re looking for. I personally just hit Start+R on Windows to bring up the “Run” dialog box and then start typing in the full path of the folder I’m seeking. It’s quicker for me than the aforementioned process but it’s still annoying.

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PlanZone, which launched in February of 2008, might just be the best option if you’ve been looking for a way to organize the details of those lofty, 2009 entrepreneurial goals of yours.

Based on the number of projects you want to manage, there are a few different account types from which to choose: manage 2 projects for free, 5 projects for ~$14/mo, 10 projects for ~$28/mo and a few more. Once you’ve made your selection, you’ll be issued your own subdomain on the site (yourname.planzone.com) on which you can begin managing your projects.

Now, there are several sites out there that can help you manage your projects including Basecamp and activecollab, among others. However, one reason that PlanZone seems to stand out, at least in my eyes, is the visual way in which you can manage those projects.

For instance, the scheduling page for one of your projects has an interactive calendar outlining the time-span of your goal with the list of goal tasks over to the left. From the same page, you can create new project activities and adjust the timeline for each existing project activity.

Of course, all of the basic features you’d expect to find with a project management online app are there to be found: the ability to create groups, contributors, tasks and a wiki in which to put text, images and links relating to your projects.

If the site sounds interesting, check out some of the following pages on the official site for more information: pricing information, product details and the company’s blog.