Running a business today is in a way more complicated and simpler than it used to be decades ago. You have all the technology that can help you make the most out of your resources and improve your productivity and manage your workload, and you no longer need a physical appointment book or a training day if you don’t want to. However, it is also crucial that you focus on the apps that will make your life easier and not more complicated.

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Cloud Collaboration

It is important that you improve the communication in your business and avoid misunderstandings. Collaboration between team members and working with remote staff has been made easier, thanks to G Suite  and apps like Slack. You can work on the same projects and share your insights, add comments, and delegate tasks to different employees, manage your projects, and keep an eye on your deadlines, too.

Visualization Tools

If you are looking to improve the clarity in your business plan, or would like to make the most out of your project management, there are several mind mapping and project apps you can put to good use. For example, having a social media campaign set up and trying to improve your conversions might be a challenging and complicated job. If you can visualize your sales funnels and map the process logically, you will be more likely to stick to the plan.

Productivity Measurements

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It is important that you measure your productivity using online apps to make continuous improvements and tailor the processes to better suit your business and customer needs. There are several productivity tools you can add to your browser, such as an automatic grammar and spelling checker, or a pomodoro widget that will make you focus on one task at a time.

Quality Control

Online apps can also take care of your quality control. It is important that you implement checks that will automatically detect waste and low quality. If you want to implement Lean organizational management in your business, it is crucial that you take care of the quality control without having to touch one process more than once. If you want to boost efficiency in your business, you will have to reduce turnaround times and quality rejects.

Accounting

Another process that might take up too much of your time is keeping your finances and your invoices in order. The good news is that there are plenty of apps that will scan and record all your invoices, send out payment reminders, and track your cash flow. Why would you do your accounting manually, if there is an app for that? You can even automate your payroll services and spend your time on things that will take your business to the next level instead.

Using apps in your business can help you manage your productivity, your quality control, and your finances better, while saving you time and money. Use them for collaboration and gathering business intelligence to make better long term strategic decisions.