7 Best Time Saving Apps
We all use computers and the internet for speed, so why not implement some of these 7 best time saving apps to help out! One might assume that entrepreneurs who run internet-based businesses are clicking off their to-do lists at full speed. If you are a ‘netrepreneur’, then you know that is far from reality. In fact, running an internet-based business is as tasking as any other business, probably more so.
That is because keeping up with the evolution of tech and softwares can be a full time job in itself. And there are countless emails from clients, customers, suppliers and investors to reply to. Then they have to maintain their online office or store and liaise with other businesses to fulfill customer orders. The volume of work attached to online marketing is daunting as well.
Online entrepreneurs can use certain apps to maximize their time and we share some of the best ones in this article.
Our list of top timesaving apps for online businesses
Brand24
As an entrepreneur whose entire contact with customers is online, it can be hard to keep track of everything your customers are saying about you. The internet is a really big place. Brand24 is the eyes and ears that you need to nip negative reviews in the bud and leverage positive ones.
The app notifies you anytime your business is mentioned across social media platforms, blogs, videos, news sites, podcasts, review forums and more. You will get insights into what people like or dislike about your brand. It can also help you to improve customer relations and satisfaction.
17Hats
This app is useful for small and medium-sized businesses that want to get started with automation. The app offers 3 levels of features. Level one is basic with curated features, levels two and three are more customizable. If you own a new business or are completely new to automation, try level one.
With the app, you generate and send automatic emails and you get reusable customized document templates. It also offers auto-response, sales report and e-signature features. Your to-do list and customer information are a lot more organized and detailed. You can integrate tools like Gmail, Apple Calendars, Square money, QuickBooks, etc. with 17Hats.
Buffer
Buffer is a social media management app. It does much more than allow you to pre-schedule posts. The app provides you with insights into how your content is performing. It analyzes the behavior of your audience and suggests the best times to post and what media they engage with more.
You can track your popularity and growth on the app. It has a feature that notifies you of important comments so that you can respond quickly.
DrumUp
Every online entrepreneur has heard and believes that content is king. But coming up with ideas for fresh and interesting content can be very hard. Even if all you do is reshare posts, you’d appreciate discovering the best content early and easily.
Rather than you spending hours rummaging through social media for inspiration, DrumUp brings them to you. All it needs is a few keywords and it will apply complex algorithms to bring you the best recommendations. It also allows you to save and schedule posts. The app is in its beta testing stages but the developers boldly claim it cuts downtime spent on social media management by 90%.
RescueTime
If you work on the phone or computer a lot, then you are probably familiar with the great distracting power of the internet. You want to focus on work but a notification pops up and two hours later, you are still aimlessly scrolling on TikTok. RescueTime is that app that will help you focus better.
Every day, the app prompts you to create a goal and it automatically tracks your progress on your computer. It alerts you when you get distracted or are doing too many tasks at once. Beyond distraction alerts, it blocks distracting apps when you click on focus mode. If you want to make the best of your time online, RescueTime is a valuable tool.
QuickBooks
This is online accounting software that feeds you information and insights in real-time. Online entrepreneurs will appreciate the speed at which they can make financial decisions with insights from QuickBooks. It not only saves time but reduces errors as well.
With this app, you can send invoices, record expenses, organize receipts and track sales tax. If you have customers in other countries, you can adjust your invoices and reports to their local currency. QuickBooks has many different product plans so you can choose the one that’s just right for your business.
Trello
As an online entrepreneur, you and your clients, co-founders and employees most likely only connect via the internet. You need an app that makes working together easier and faster. Trello is a project management app that uses the Kanban board concept to aid project visualization. Even if you work alone, Trello can be your to-do list/project management app.
The app notifies collaborating members when a task is assigned or completed. There is no need to spend so much time emailing back and forth.
Next Steps
As an online entrepreneur, you need help to match up with the speed at which the internet grows. Take advantage of the apps we have recommended to make your online business gain a competitive edge.