When you’re flying solo, it’s easy to lose track of your tasks. Imagine staying on top of your social media posts, tracking the results of your content, and writing great copy. These are just some of the MANY things you do to grow your business.
For that reason, you need to use online tools that maximize your productivity. There’s a tool for every task imaginable. And it’ll reduce your stress by helping you save time. If you’re a forgetful person, you can count on these tools for tracking your tasks.
Today, I want to introduce you to six tools for efficiency. The good news is that they’re free to use!
1. Hootsuite
Ever heard of Hootsuite? It’s a popular tool that manages your social media accounts. Use it for scheduling social media posts so that they go live when your audience are active. This is especially helpful if your audience comes from a different time zone.
2. Evernote
If note-taking is a huge part of your business, then you need Evernote. You can use the app on your smartphone, tablet, laptop because it syncs across your devices. Not only will you be able to take notes, but you also get to share them with your team or clients. You can also create to-do lists and attach files. Best of all, your data is kept safe.
3. Grammarly
Whether you write content for your blog or outsource it, use Grammarly. Grammarly ensures that your content is free of spelling and grammatical errors. It also has a feature called “Tone Detector” which checks the tone of your message. This helps you elicit the right response from your readers.
4. Calendly
Holding meetings with clients? Calendly makes it easy to manage your online appointments. Your clients can also see your calendar so they can book a meeting at your most available time. The free version already allows you to add Calendly to your business website so people can schedule a meeting with you right away.
5. RescueTime
RescueTime lets you know where your time goes. It’s no secret that if you want to become more productive, you need to get a full picture of how you spend your day. You’ll be able to set goals and view your progress in a weekly report.
6. Mailchimp
Email marketing is here to stay. To communicate with your email subscribers at once (and save time), use Mailchimp. Its free plan allows you to manage 2,000 contacts – great for when you’re just starting a business.
Conclusion
Over time, you will have to meet more demands in your business especially if you get more clients and customers. These tools should be able to give you a boost for free. They have premium plans that offer more functionality, but for now, you should be okay with a free version!
