Business today is
mostly driven by productivity and collaboration. Achieving this is the major
challenge but many newer online tools have made it easier for teams to
communicate clearly, prioritize tasks, delegate responsibilities, and hold
themselves (and each other) accountable. From there, it’s just a matter of
finding out which tool is right for your business.
Connecteam: With Connecteam,
you create your own branded employee app with which to communicate, clock in,
and more. This tool is valuable for businesses with large numbers of remote
workers who may not enjoy the same in-office privileges that other employees
have. Via your customized app, those remote employees can view and create
project checklists, upload files, view work schedules, create informational
libraries, and even train for new positions. The app can be created in just
over an hour. However, for employees who aren’t used to company apps, there may
be a bit of a learning curve.
WorkflowMax: This tool
is perfect for businesses and freelancers who provide a service and bill based
on time. Without much effort at all, employees can track time spent on various
tasks and remain accountable for their work. WorkflowMax allows users to create
professional, instant quotes for potential clients and then invoice them later
on with equally professional-looking forms. Users can even build timelines for
special projects and view productivity analytics within the program. For a low
monthly price, it’s never been easier for service-based businesses to stay
organized.
Pocket: No matter how
good you are at avoiding procrastination, you’re bound to come across
irresistible articles and videos somewhere on the Internet while you’re
working. But wait, not clicking on it now doesn’t mean you’ll never be able to
see it. Pocket lets you save distracting links and useful articles
for later with a simple button, which is installed via extension onto your web
browser. Whether it’s the link to a client’s website, a PDF that needs to be
edited, or an infographic you’d like to someday share on social media, you can
put it in your Pocket. Too many items saved already? You can tag your links and
docs for organizational purposes, so nothing will get lost.
1Password: you’re
worried you’ll forget your password, so you make it super simple—but you’re
practically inviting scammers and hackers to your virtual doorstep. Instead, go
ahead and generate an uber-complex password and save it with 1Password.
This little tool lends you peace of mind and extra time at once by storing your
passwords securely and auto-entering them for you on selected sites and
programs. With 1Password Teams, administrators can grant and revoke access to
shared vaults, as well as save time solving company phishing scams. No matter
the size of your business, it can probably benefit from 1Password.
Office 365: Office 365 is the product of Microsoft: one of the biggest companies on the planet. This means it has an incredible array of powerful features surrounding email management, file sharing, and online meetings. OneDrive provides an excellent cloud storage solution for businesses, while Skype for Business makes web communication a breeze. Start small with Office 365’s Business Essentials package, or shoot straight to Premium for added amenities, like the Microsoft Office suite and HD video conferencing.
These tools will help
you get your teams on the same track, prioritize major projects, and delegate
tasks until you’ve achieved just that.