10 apps every small business owner should have.
These 10 apps can help your business run 10x smoother.
People spend too much time on their phones…
While there may be some truth to that statement, we hold a lot of power in our hands at any given moment with our phones. Not only is a wealth of information accessible at our fingertips, but there are so many different apps and software available to make your life easier as well. From mental health to fitness, to running your business, there’s almost always an app for that.
The idea of downloading and managing more apps may sound like a laborious task, but the hardest part is typically the setup. Once used consistently, many apps can alleviate your task load. The truth of the matter is the best route is probably to expand your team or outsource certain tasks. However, until you get to the point where you’re able, there are tools you can use in the meantime. Check out our list of apps all business owners should use for a more successful business.
Small business owners everywhere are making six figures from their smartphones. Here are 10 apps that MATS recommends for your productivity and organization.
1. Monday
Monday is a project management app that organizes all tasks and boosts team communication. Just create a project, add tasks to said project, and finally, add steps to each task. As your employees complete a task or steps of a task, the status is updated so everyone can easily see where a project or task currently stands. In addition, you can create knowledge bases to store documents and anything else project-related. You can start using Monday for free. They also offer paid subscriptions for more advanced capabilities.
2. Wix
Within minutes, through Wix, you can easily create the website of your dreams. Choose from thousands of templates or start from scratch, then simply add content, and publish. It is that simple. With an amazing website, customers enjoy their online experience and you can generate more leads. Wix has basic accounts starting around $13 per month. Business and e-commerce sites may cost a little more, but Wix typically offers a sale price for those who buy subscriptions by the year versus month to month.
3. Buffer
Buffer is a social media analytics tool. Schedule and manage every one of your social media posts from a single place. Easily send your message to your social platforms, without any of the added hassles. Create posts, analyze the data, engage your followers, and repeat. For simple publishing, Buffer is free. To access analytics and other tools, the price goes up to just $5/month.
4. Mailchimp
So you want to send out newsletters straight to your customer’s email? Or create landing pages, signup forms, and Facebook ads? Mailchimp is the solution! The interface is easy to navigate, their unique templates are professionally designed, and you can even start for free. Easily reach your clients and get new ones as you increase your marketing efforts in a snap. Mailchimp starts at $14/month, but like many other services they offer a free option within a certain amount of subscribers.
5. Xero
This New Zealand company allows you to monitor your cash flow in real-time. Send invoices (and see when they’ve been opened), create expense claims, and import and categorize all your latest bank transactions. There are dozens and dozens of more features that Xero offers and it also integrates with over 700 small business apps, like PayPal. Xero starts at $5.50 a month.
Tired of forgetting passwords after being forced to reset them every six months? Never lose a password again with Last Pass, which is essentially a password storage app. The cool thing about the Last Pass is it stores more than just login info. WiFi passwords, memberships, insurance cards, a built-in password generator, and more. For no more than $6 a month you, your family, or your business can secure your passwords in a safe place. Oh, and there’s a free option too.
7. Asana
Asana is another project management tool with quite a few cool features. Work with your team, create projects, then delegate and manage tasks all in one place. Asana allows you to see projects in a timeline, create and customize workflows, and can be integrated with hundreds of other apps like Slack, Google and Office suite products, and more.
8. Evernote
The possibilities for organized note-taking are endless with Evernote. From taking simple notes to making to-do lists, to working with a team, Evernote can double as both a notepad and a tool for working with a team. Save and markup web pages. Integrate your calendar. Evernote comes free on most Windows devices. There are paid options ranging from $9-$14 for business and team needs.
9. Tripit
Tripit is the perfect business tool for business owners who travel frequently for work or just because. Flights, hotels, rental cars, any reservations can be tracked with Tripit. Simply send your confirmation to the provided email address, and all of your trip details are auto-loaded into your account. It also gives the capability to share your trip details with family, friends, and your team. Tripit costs $50 per month, however, a free option is available for single users.
10. Expensify
Track expenses, pay bills, generate invoices, collect payments, plan trips, and manage company credit cards. All of your accounting, in one app. Create and send invoices. Pay bills. If you aren’t yet ready for a full-on accountant or to use software like Quickbooks or Xero, Expensify is for you. This is another app that is great for team projects. Share reports and budgets with your colleagues. Depending on the functions you’ll need, Expensify can cost up to $5/month, but has two free versions.
Organization and time management are the pillars of success. If those aren't things that come naturally to you, use these ten apps to get on the right track. When you think about how these apps can be used for your business, this about what’s working, what’s not, and how you can improve different processes. Implement these apps into your current systems, create a routine of when and how you will use them, and watch your business run smoother than ever.
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