TECHNOLOGY
Using Technology to Increase Business Productivity
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he numerous advances in technology today mean increased efficiency and productivity for many companies. They invest in unique tools and gadgets not to be a part of some new age phenomenon, but to maximise the potential of their staff and to ensure that the business is operating at its optimal level. Whether you own a large multimillion dollar corporation or a small business; the goals are similar. Companies want to make as much money as they can and save as much money as they can. However, in order to reap the rewards of success they must ensure that employees are equipped with the necessary tools needed to get the job done. Here are some useful tools, apps and gadgets that can help you make better use of your most important resources: your employees.
Apps
iDoneThis
This is a web based productivity application that sends out emails each day to track the tasks that have been completed. It has been quoted online as “the secret to unlocking team productivity”. Since its main goal is to track employee productivity, it is ideal for large teams. Every member can report his or her contribution to the team for the day and is also able to view what other team members have accomplished. It is also a motivational tool for
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employees because knowing what you did or didn’t do on a particular day will motivate you to do better the next day. It can also prove effective for teams that work remotely, as it allows each team member to stay in touch daily. Also, if you are working on a joint project, this is a great visual way to see where each person stands. iDoneThis is free for personal users, but groups or companies have to sign up for a monthly package which costs US$5 per month, a little more than J$500.
Bill Minder
Bill Minder is the ideal app especially for small companies as it helps to track your recurring expenses through the use of comprehensive graphs and reports. It allows you to see where the company is spending the most money and where it can save on certain expenses. You will never be behind on another bill as the app instantly shows bills that are approaching their due date. Other features include: monthly bill list, account history, calendar, and automatic due date adjustment. Bill Minder also backs up your information so that data can be recovered even if your device is lost or stolen. This app is available for android devices and there are some features − multi-currency support, calculator, passcode protection, export to CSV, email backup – that are only available on IOS.
Dropbox
If you’ve never used dropbox, you have been missing out