A study has suggested that an average entrepreneur spends more than 68% time in tackling day-to-day operations while spends little over just 31% on long-term goals and strategic planning. Experts believe that a major factor behind the lax is ineffective time management. However, there are some other constraints too, such as limited operating budget, daily operations and lack of automation. The right software products can help a great deal on these fronts for entrepreneurs and startups.
Here’s a list of some of the best software platforms based on ease of use, affordability and quality of platform.
Google Workspace: Google Workplace is an integrated workplace that extremely simple to use and is powered with the best-in-class AI and search technology. With this software, you can work from anywhere and on any device, even when without an internet connection. The software is laced with tools to help an entrepreneur integrate and customize your team’s unique needs. It includes collaboration tools such as Calendar, Meet, Chat, Drive, Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, among others. There is a 14-day free trial so that one can see the values before signing up.
Appy Pie Appmakr: This cloud-based no-code app builder is a must for any startup, as it helps them build their apps without a single line of coding. With this tool, you can build an app through a DIY drag & drop mechanism in just three easy steps. World’s largest tech marketplace G2 recently adjudged it as a Best Software for 2021 winner, ranking it above the likes of Zoom Video Webinar, Microsoft Access and Google Sheets. This intuitive app creator makes cutting-edge technology accessible to everyone. You can develop android, iPhone and PWA fast native apps with offline capabilities. There is a highly skilled submission team also in place to ensure seamless publishing of the app on different app stores.
Zoom: Zoom has become a household name in the wake of remote working propelled by the Covid-19 pandemic. It is a video-telephony software programme developed by Zoom Video Communications. Its free video conferencing service allows up to 100 attendees at a time for as long as 40 minutes in one go. In addition to it, Zoom offers Pro (for small teams), Business (for small and medium businesses) and Enterprise (for large enterprises) plans to choose from as per the requirement. In the current pandemic-hit era, several offices as well as educational institutions have relied heavily on this platform for remote working and remote learning purposes.
Facebook Pages Manager: Digital marketing, including Facebook marketing, is a very effective route to reach out to and stay connected with customers. This app from Facebook allows users to control their Facebook page without being directly connected to personal Facebook account. It is very simple to use and has the option to view insights and statistics about your posts. The activities you can carry out with this app are updating the page status, adding photos and filtering posts. It is particularly useful for users who manage multiple pages and rely on analytics.