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Digital assistance... For small business owners, anything that can make the day a little bit easier and more efficient is welcome with opened arms. Thanks to technology, there are several apps that can help business owners achieve these goals.
Evernote
Rescue Time
Salesforce1
Square
This app has several features that you may find quite useful. It has a “web clipper” feature that allows you to save any useful information you find online. Screenshots, articles, web pages..they can all be sorted and organized. It has several templates available for meeting nots, allowing you to choose the template that best suits your project. It allows for syncing of all your notes, whether you start one on your phone or laptop. It has a “space” feature, where you can allow a team of people to have access to the same files, notes, etc. Depending on which features you want to take advantage of, you can either sign up for the free plan, a premium plan that costs $9.99 a month or the Business Plan, that costs $14.99 per user, per month.
This time tracking app will help you figure out where exactly your time goes so you can make the most of it. It works in the back of your phone or computer and automatically tracks where most of your time goes. You can set alerts, so that if, for example, you spend longer than 20 minutes on Facebook, the app will let you know. It can also block certain sites during certain times, to make sure you stay focused, plus much more. Plans are available for individuals or teams.
This app is meant to accompany the Salesforce software you already have, and allows you to access everything from Salesforce on your mobile device. Other features include a voice assistant that lets you capture notes, update data and create tasks. You can also get personalized daily briefings. The app allows for a lot of customization which allows you to make the most of its many features. Gives you analytics for marketing, sales and customer service.
This app lets you process credit and debit card payments in person with one small card reader. It makes sales super easy for you. They also offer a Square stand if you are going to be using it in store, as well as a couple of other options. If you are just using the small square, the charge is 2.65% per transaction. Fees will be dependant on which option you choose.
Dropbox Business Dropbox allows you to sync files across various platforms. The app lets you access the files from your mobile device. There are plans available for all different sizes of business.
REVEAL Niagara Leisure Magazine • Volume 2 Issue 1 • 2019
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