Efficiently managing your employees and keeping them focused and on task can be hard work. There are several programs to increase productivity and maximize profits. They can automate the most time-consuming processes involved in running a business. These apps are the top ten of the bunch in my opinion.
1.Tree.io
Tree.io is, in my opinion, the best new business management software out there. It combines a powerful project management tool with functional CRM and sales tools, plus excellent personalized support service that empowers your support staff. The project management section is incredibly easy to use. You can create milestones to give your employees something to work towards, move tasks between projects with a few clicks, and your employees can record the time worked on each specific task. I really can’t recommend Tree.io highly enough. It’s like Basecamp, Salesforce and Helpdeskpilot in one!
Tree.io is free indefinitely for up to 3 users, making it perfect for small businesses or startups. Their professional plan allows unlimited users and costs £9 per user per month.
2. Google Docs
GoogleDocs is the perfect way to manage and share your business documents. All your documents, spreadsheets, presentations and reports can be uploaded from your desktop in minutes and can be viewed and edited by your team members. It even has mobile device support so you can access your documents on the go. GoogleDocs is invaluable for businesses that need to share their documents instantly between employees, customers, and vendors.
To use Google Docs, you must create a Google account. This is completely free and gives you access to all other Google services like Gmail, GoogleTalk, etc.
3.Solar accounts
Solar Accounts is simple and easy to use accounting software for small businesses or self-employed individuals. It features double-entry bookkeeping, transaction history, customizable invoices, and instant access to your financial records.
You can get free solar accounts for a 60-day trial, but then you have to pay a one-time fee of £124.99 to continue using it.
4. agreement date
agreeAdate is a really useful program for organizing meetings, conference calls, appointments, staff interviews and more. You can quickly and easily find when people are free, and then schedule a meeting or appointment that’s convenient for everyone.
Signing up for acceptAdate is completely free. With the free membership you can plan events for up to 10 people. If you need to create events for more people, you can upgrade to a premium account for $3.99 or $7.99.
5. Toggle
Toggl is a useful time tracking app that supports live tracking or timesheet approach depending on how you run your business. Designed for small or large teams, Toggl allows you to assign different rates to each team member or to each product or customer. With mobile support and multiple languages, Toggl is invaluable for businesses that want to keep track of every minute.
However, you don’t get all of this for free; Toggl prices range from $5/month for 1 user to $79/month for up to 40 users.
6.Go to the meeting
GoToMeeting is a tool that allows you to host an online conference for up to 15 people at a time. With this app, you can share your screen with all attendees, transfer keyboard control to another attendee, and change which screen is shared with.
GoToMeeting is free for a 30-day trial and then costs £29 per month.
7. SageOne Accounts
SageOne Accounts is online accounting software like Solar Accounts, but you don’t have to download anything. With SageOne Accounts, you can see a snapshot of how your business is performing, automatically track VAT, and keep all your customers and vendors in one place. SageOne also has a 24/7 telephone helpline in case you get stuck and you can access it from anywhere with an internet connection.
SageOne is free for 30 days and costs £10 per month after that.
8.NetSuite
NetSuite is business management software that has been around for a while, so some of its features are a bit dated. With NetSuite you can manage your business finances, customer relations, and e-commerce from one program. It is designed for large businesses and corporations and is priced equivalently: $1,188.00!
9.Mozy
Mozy is an online backup service that allows you to keep all your files safe even if your office explodes. You can select the files you want to back up, and Mozy will bulk archive them while you sleep or in real time as files are modified. Your information is kept secure with military-grade encryption and strict security policies.
Mozy costs £3.99 per month for a desktop and £6.99 per month for a server.
10. See
Vyew is an online collaboration program that allows you to work with colleagues around the world in real time. Vieww gives you a simple whiteboard where you can share ideas, upload documents for discussion, or even share your desktop.
Vyew is totally free for up to 10 live participants, but if you sign up for $9.95 a month, you get rid of ads and you also get a host of extra features like VoIP and multiple meetings.