By Lucy Red
As an entrepreneur, you probably wear many hats and juggle countless tasks every day. It’s hard to imagine how you take the time to do basic things like eat and sleep when your business demands so much of you. Luckily, there are some great apps available to make your life easier. The Chronicle lists some of them.
* FreshBooks Accounting. FreshBooks is ideal for small business owners who need to manage their finances more closely. The platform allows you to create an invoice to send to your customer in seconds by entering their email address. All your financial information is also at your disposal.
*Trello. Trello is a great tool to use when organizing a project and tracking milestones. It is perfect for entrepreneurs who work in a team, as it is accessible on multiple devices and has a pleasant visual aesthetic. It keeps you focused at all times.
*Soft. This instant messaging application allows you to chat with your team in real time. As a business owner, you can use it to communicate directly with all your team members at once by chatting on one of the many channels. This cuts down on frequent emails, giving you more time to focus on business fundamentals and future projects instead of just managing day-to-day tasks.
*Plaid. Plaid is a must. It allows you to process payments quickly while avoiding costly credit card fees. By integrating the Balance feature into your app or online payment system, you save money on fees while your customers are confident that their funds are readily available for payment.
*Dropbox company. Not only is the Dropbox Business app great for storing files, but it also lets you share your favorite photos and videos with your team. The app automatically syncs your files for seamless collaboration. It also offers a scanning feature that lets you use your smartphone as a scanner. This allows you to easily scan documents and keep critical documents organized.
*Adobe Acrobat. Several file types can slow down meetings and work completion. You can convert all files to PDF using a PDF converter application such as Adobe Acrobat. You can also combine PDF files in a quick and easy process. Once you’ve converted the files, you can change and rearrange the order of individual pages, so they’re easy to find and read.
* QuickBooks payroll. If you have employees, you can’t afford to overlook this top notch app. QuickBooks Payroll is easy to use, accessible online, and lets you run payroll at the touch of a button. This saves you money because you don’t have to pay a third party to process your payroll. This app is perfect for entrepreneurs looking for an alternative to expensive payroll services.
*Square. Point of sale software is the best way to run your retail business, so consider getting Square. It’s easy to use and works with Android and iOS. You can process payments in person or online, so your customers never have to worry about security when buying from you. Moreover, it has low transaction fees.
Boost productivity with apps. Use technology to run your business with iOS, Android, and Chrome apps like Plaid, Square, and Trello. These apps can improve efficiency and allow more time for self-care and business development and expansion.
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