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How to Use Software Tools to Build a Better Business

More and more businesses have realized how important it is to use modern software tools designed to improve various processes and make employees’ lives easier. And your business should have the same ambition – utilizing the right software tools to improve the whole organization.

But this is often easier said than done. After all, many are still reluctant to believe that modern software tools can make a big and positive impact.

If you’d like to learn more and find out what tools to use and help your company grow, keep reading.

Why do you need a business app?

Think about the people that belong to your personal circles. How many of them have smartphones?

There are high chances that they all have a smart mobile phone that they use to do a lot of things ranging from chatting, shopping, gaming, all the way to watching their favorite shows, and so on.

In 2020, over 90% of the global internet population will use a mobile phone to access the Internet. This should tell you that investing in a business app might be a good idea for your company.

Think of it as a good marketing opportunity. Your app will allow direct communication and engagement with customers.

However, most importantly, an app can help you improve brand awareness. Look at your business app as an extension of your brand. It serves as a good tool to remain true to your branding while exploring how it can be presented on a different digital platform.

If you need a simple app, it is definitely worth learning how to create an app. Check out online resources, follow all the steps, and soon you’ll end up with a decent app.

Consider expense report software

This kind of software is automated and it can help your business simplify its financial operations, improve overall productivity, and enhance the bottom line.

First of all, with it, employees can submit expense reports and relevant documents directly into the software from their computers. This eliminates the need to issue paper forms or slips.

Software of this kind also reduces the chances of data-entry mistakes and it can flag duplicate entries, which means that you will never deal with expense fraud again.

On top of that, expense report software can also improve your operational efficiency and visibility. With it, you get to enjoy reduced processing time and costs, but your employees also get spared from these tasks which leaves them with more time to focus on important daily duties.

A workplace communication app is a must

A good communication app will soon become necessary for most serious businesses. Good communication is the foundation of every successful work environment, so it’s only reasonable to invest in good business communication apps.

One good example of such an app is Slack. This and similar tools enable easy real-time communication, have task management functionalities, and help improve productivity.

Employees don’t always look at their emails as an email thread can get lengthy and difficult to handle. However, messaging apps designed for workplaces are great for information sharing in direct messages and group chats.

Employees can send short messages with the information back and forth without filling each other’s inboxes.

Additionally, a good messaging app also has task management features. It should be able to monitor progress towards one-time tasks, set up a to-do list, and track progress towards long-term goals.

Finally, a workplace chat app should also be available on smartphones, not just on laptops and computers. Some apps on employees’ phones only distract them from their work, but streamlining project processes and communication in a team messaging app can actually improve productivity and time consumption.

Task management software

Are you struggling with low productivity? Are your team members slow and prone to missing deadlines? Or maybe you just want to speed things up.

Either way, it’s time to think about good task management software. This kind of software will help your company manage its tasks better.

Investing in task management software means investing in better tasks management, time tracking, and better collaboration at the office. With a good software solution of this kind, you will be able to manage everything from a single dashboard (or panel).

Everything important to your tasks can be accessed easily from a single place. This is how task management software helps companies keep everything in the form of tickets or cards.

On top of that, you will also be able to easily prioritize tasks. Task prioritization is one of the most important factors when it comes to meeting deadlines, while not being able to prioritize tasks means struggling to do them on time.

Final words

Hopefully, you now understand how various software tools can help you build a better business that has better chances of succeeding.

If you don’t try to improve the processes, you are bound to become outdated. And being outdated in any industry means getting behind your rivals and failing. Make sure you don’t follow that practice. Instead, invest in good software tools.

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About Lilach Bullock


Hi, I’m Lilach, a serial entrepreneur! I’ve spent the last 2 decades starting, building, running, and selling businesses in a range of niches. I’ve also used all that knowledge to help hundreds of business owners level up and scale their businesses beyond their beliefs and expectations.

I’ve written content for authority publications like Forbes, Huffington Post, Inc, Twitter, Social Media Examiner and 100’s other publications and my proudest achievement, won a Global Women Champions Award for outstanding contributions and leadership in business.

My biggest passion is sharing knowledge and actionable information with other business owners. I created this website to share my favorite tools, resources, events, tips, and tricks with entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, small business owners, and startups. Digital marketing knowledge should be accessible to all, so browse through and feel free to get in touch if you can’t find what you’re looking for!

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