4 Digital Tools That Will Help Your Small Business Grow

By Staff Reporter

Dec 23, 2019 03:19 PM EST

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It goes without saying that running a business, regardless of its size, is a difficult task. Being a successful entrepreneur can sometimes feel intimidating and stressing, but, fortunately, thanks to a little thing called technology, you don't need to do everything alone.

The digital world is full of tools that can help you manage every aspect of your business, from the way you keep track of meeting, to the way you write and send your invoices. If you look thoroughly enough, you will find an app to assist you in all aspects of your life. However, this does not mean you need to download and try everything out there. In fact, you only need 4 tools to make the burden less heavy 

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A productivity tool

First things first, you will need a tool that will help you monitor productivity, both yours and your employers'. All your big ideas need a place to be put into words, sorted and stored, so what better place than right in your pocket?

There is a tremendous number of productivity apps that can be downloaded both on mobile and desktop, and synced, so you never lose track of your thoughts. Once you have a new idea, you can simply write it down and come back on it later. Remember that, in order to keep your business running, you need to get things done effectively and, in this competitive world, you can't afford to lose any brilliant thought. 

An accounting tool

With all the things you have on your mind when running a business, money should be one of the last worries. To make sure you never miss making a payment, keep books balanced and always have your employees paid on time, you need an accounting app. Look for an app that helps you keep reports up to date, store receipts and invoices, as well as track your budget.

To keep things organized, you may also want to look for a separate invoice app, that does not only store those you receive but also generate invoices for your clients. Having a template to use whenever you need to send out an invoice is extremely helpful and time-saving. 

An email management tool

As your business starts to grow, you will have to communicate with more and more people. Be them business partners, vendors, clients or employees, the easiest and most professional way to communicate is by email.

The main problem with email inboxes is that they do need to get a bit crowded, which is why you need to find a good email management tool, that will help you sort, through emails, find contacts faster, and make communication more productive. 

A scheduling tool 

When you run a business, time seems to be the thing you lack the most. Client meetings, discussions with vendors, networking events to attend, and employees that need a one-on-one talk, you need to do them all, as professional as possible. 

A meeting scheduling tool will help you never forget about a meeting and ensure you will always be on time, an aspect that is extremely important in the business world. You can write down all your meetings, schedule reminders for important events, as well as make room for a little personal time here and there. 

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