Every entrepreneur knows running a successful company takes a lot of time and effort. Moving some or all of your business online automates many customer processes and frees up some of your time. Thankfully, there are apps available to help out with many of your other business operations tasks. Here are some areas you can get the work done quicker by using an app, presented below by Riddick & Co Entrepreneurial Finance.

Scanning

The days of needing a high-quality scanner in your office are over. Today’s mobile scanning apps save time and keep all your critical paperwork organized. Download one to your tablet or smartphone to scan a document and send it where it needs to go in a couple of easy steps.

Accounting

Managing your company’s finances is a critical task of every entrepreneur. Mistakes here are costly and can cause legal and financial problems. Fortunately, several apps are available to manage the finances, keep proper records, pay your employees, and file taxes. Leaving this task up to the professionals makes sure it is done right and on time.

Good practices, such as keeping accounts payable current, are important too. Using software with a bank account balance API can make the process easier. Then you’ll be able to quickly check balance statuses to help make your best decision. You should also keep your receivables current as well. Try this invoice maker to create great looking custom invoices for your business. These will help keep your customers paying on time.

Advertising

Obviously, marketing is crucial for any business – but what if you don’t have the budget for expensive ad campaigns? These days, the proliferation of social media gives us ample opportunities to get the word out. And if money is tight, you can take photos yourself, then use this Instagram post generator to share them – all for free!

Project Management

Managing a team is easier with an app, especially if your employees work remotely. This type of software enables you to keep everyone up-to-date and accountable for all aspects of the project. Not only can you create reminders and to-do lists, but you can also add detailed task instructions and allow everyone to add their comments or questions. In addition, everyone can see the project’s progress and all the documents and content needed to do their jobs.

Communication

Getting a message out to your team is easy to do with any of the apps created for communication. Send a group instant message and chat with your employees about the next steps. Videoconferencing is available too when you want a more personal way to hold a meeting with your team. This tool allows your employees to communicate through their smartphones or a tablet. Recent research also shows that using communication apps improves employee engagement and creates a positive workplace culture.

Time Tracking

Employee timesheets can be replaced with a time tracking app. Each staff member logs when they start and end work and the time taken for lunch. They also track how many hours they spend on tasks and projects throughout the day. This helps your employees stay focused on their to-do lists and gives you a realistic view of how much time work processes take. A time tracking app also has the ability to share this information with your accounting app to make payroll that much easier.

Customer Relationship Management

Keeping your customers happy is a sure-fire way to keep your company healthy and growing. Most customer relationship management apps offer special pricing for small business owners to give you the benefits enjoyed by today’s largest companies. Use integrated software to track customer activity, send targeted promotions, and create a points-based reward program.

Cybersecurity

Unfortunately, cybercriminals target small businesses, and one hack or data breach can leave your company with critical consequences. Cybersecurity apps offer security suites that protect your data along with your website content and social media platforms. That not only gives you the security you need, it also provides you with peace of mind.

These apps are all especially designed to increase the efficiency of your business and free up your time. That way, you can use those extra hours to relax and enjoy the sunshine while you plan your next business move!

Riddick & Co Entrepreneurial Finance is founded by and designed for entrepreneurs and their business financial needs. Reach out today to see how we can help you!

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Author – Joyce Wilson is a guest blog writer for Riddick & Co Entrepreneurial Finance and is not affiliated with the firm in any other capacity.

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