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Modern Business Softwares to Keep Your Company Organized

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By Finnegan PiersonPublished 3 years ago 3 min read
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Imagine you just started your business and filed the proper paperwork. You even hired an intern to help with basic administrative tasks. But wait, you need to invest in some business software to keep everything organized. Here are some tools you need for your business.

Email

The rise of the internet has made email one of the best ways to communicate with people. You can send emails on your time and wait for a response. Then, you can reply when it's convenient for you. That can make it much easier than using phones to communicate with customers or other employees. All businesses should have some sort of email software so that employees can check their messages easily.

Some companies use Google Workspace, and others rely on Microsoft Outlook to manage email. You can choose the right platform for you, but email is essential for any business. If you don't have money, you can start with a free email client, and you can upgrade later.

Document Sharing

Many people use documents to track projects and so that multiple people can edit a document at once. You can find tons of document editors out there but look for one that offers collaboration. That way, you and your employees can send edits back and forth without using email. While email can help, it can also take time. If you and a teammate can see the same document at once, it will be much faster.

You can use Google Drive or Microsoft Office 365 to create and share documents. Both options also let you create presentations and spreadsheets. You can use them to create almost any document or project you need to.

Project Management

Modern businesses also need a digital project management tool. Popular options include Trello, Asana and ClickUp. All of these programs let you create projects and add checklists or attachments to the project. You can move the projects around the tool to track the status, and you can tag people if you have a question or issue.

Many popular tools have mobile apps and websites, so you can use them on almost any device. If someone needs to work from home, they can still access what they need to. You don't have to worry about sacrificing productivity when using a project management tool.

Accounting

You can't forget about how you plan to handle your finances. While the old general ledger existed on paper, businesses today have access to digital accounting programs. You can consider what features you need and how much you can spend on a program. Then, you can make sure you choose an accounting tool that meets your needs. Some programs let you invoice customers and take payments.

You may also be able to track employee hours and pay employees with one program. That can help you streamline your accounting and make everything easier for tax time. Whether you have an accounting department or not, a digital bookkeeping tool can make it easier for you to stay on top of your company's revenue and expenses.

Social Media Scheduling Tools

Almost every business needs to be on social media. If you do any business online, you need to use Facebook or Instagram for your business. But using social media itself can cause you to get sucked into your Facebook feed. A social media scheduling tool lets you create multiple posts at once, and you can schedule them to go live at a later time. That way, it looks like you're more active.

Facebook and Instagram can show your posts when they go live, and you can post when your followers are more active. Both platforms let you track when people are online, so you don't have to guess about when to post. Then, you can target posts to fit with upcoming product or service launches.

Keeping your company organized is essential, especially when you're fairly small. You may think you don't need to organize stuff until you grow, but getting started now will save you time later. Consider these tools to keep your business organized and headed for success.

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