Technology is changing all the time, and until the robots finally rise up and take over the world, this is mostly a good thing. When it comes to business, the number of tech tools and software apps available are increasing every day. Life can be made easier, as some of the more complicated jobs can be streamlined, and productivity will be increased. If you have started a business, the following are the tech tools we think you should be using.
Trello
Whiteboards, remember them? Trello is basically a whiteboard, but there is no need to suffer the woes of using a permanent marker by mistake. This popular app is a visually powerful project management tool where everybody on the staff team can see what each other is up to. Users can collaborate with each other by adding information through digital post-it notes and can prioritize their own workloads through a simple interface. Teamwork matters in business, and this is one of the most effective tools available.
Croncycle
This content curation tool is a powerful way to share information with coworkers. In one single platform, users can collate research and collaborate ideas. This is especially useful in this age of information overload. Trawling the internet for information can be a bind, especially when there is so much useless stuff out there. Croncycle gives you the tools to grab the content that matters to you and displays it in one easy to use interface.
Buffer
Social media marketing is something many businesses are aware of, but the time taken to manage every social media account is huge. This handy tool allows you to manage all of your accounts in one place, allowing you to schedule when your next posts go out and collate your responses. In short, it’s possible to programme the app at the start of the week with all the information you want to share, and you can then let it go to work in the background while you focus on all the other tasks you need to do.
Sniply
Sniply is another great marketing tool and is very easy to use. Every time you share information on the internet, through social media and emails, for example, you can add a ‘call to action’ link that will drive the reader back to your website. This is a non-intrusive way to increase website traffic, where you can then (hopefully) convert your visitors into customers. Hint: don’t only focus on self-promotion. You can also ‘snip’ third-party content that has specific relevance to your business.
Expensify
Keeping track of your finances is a pain, especially when you are trying to gather all of your business expenses for the taxman at the start of each tax year. Expensify makes the process more manageable. Whenever you make a business purchase, you can upload images of your receipts, allowing you to keep track of everything you have spent in one place. Not only will this keep the taxman happy, but you won’t need to worry about the indignity of losing yet another receipt when you are seeking reimbursement for something you have purchased.
Finally
These tech tools are our recommendation. There may be others more suited to your business, so continue your research online, and make use of the many tools and apps available.
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