Running a business is always challenging, but the growth of technology has helped make it easier to tackle management and operational tasks. But, among a myriad of business apps, sometimes it is hard to choose which one suits your business model best.
Here are five apps you may have never heard of that will improve your businesses regardless of your business model.
Suitable for businesses of all sizes, Square is a point-of-sale app that allows you to remotely manage business tasks such as processing payments, sending and tracking invoices, emailing receipts, closing sales, accessing real-time sales data, and tracking inventory in real-time.
For retailers, it integrates inventory management and over-the-counter or online sales. A free reader attached to your phone allows you to swipe credit cards and process payments quickly and easily.
Square is free to download for iOS and Android phone users with various payment options according to your purpose.
Connecteam is designed for entrepreneurs to easily manage staff and day-to-day operations in one central app. The app features essential functions including daily communication, time tracking, job scheduling and operational procedures. Business managers can also oversee real-time workflows and the working hours of staff.
The app includes internal communication features such as customisable chat options with private or group conversations, live polls and file sharing. Connecteam also allows users to design professional courses for staff training and onboarding, add policies with read and sign options and build a searchable library.
Managing cash flow and accounting can be stressful, especially for newly started businesses. This New Zealand-designed, cloud-based software system helps small and medium businesses to oversee their financial status such as send invoices, create expense claims and record bank transactions. The app is easy to use even if you don’t have an accounting background.
The software connects with banks in Australia, allowing bill payment scheduling, batch processing and digital invoicing directly through the app without having to separately log into your online banking. Compatibility with the Australian Tax Office makes tax calculations and filing simple.
If your business is not creative-focused, there is no need for in-house designers when you have Canva. Businesses can use Canva to create simple social media graphics, presentations, documents, posters and other visual content using a huge database of templates and ready-to-adapt designs.
The Australian designed app is for free with a large library of content on tap. However, you can subscribe to different plans, such as Canva Pro or Canva Enterprise for more complex options or high-volume use.
Marketing is essential for any business. Sprout Social is designed to make it easier to run and manage your marketing campaigns. It’s a one-stop shop for managing all of your social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest, helping schedule posts as well as collect and analyse data.
Sprout allows you to manage multiple accounts, monitor keywords across all social media channels and it will notify you when your brand is being mentioned. The app also allows you to respond to customers by directing messages to the people within the organisation who need to action them.
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