When you run a business, you know that time is money. However, you only have 24 hours in your day, and you need to use your hours to support your family as well as your customers. Welcome to the digital age, where there are plenty of technologies that can help you save time so you can devote yourself to where you are needed most. Today on the Line 25 Consonsulting blog, we share a few applications that can help.
Mobile Scanning
Download a mobile scanning app to your phone, which can save you time running to the office every time you need to share an important file. You’ll be more organized, and you may even be able to create documents that can be signed online. You can have your mobile documents uploaded directly to the cloud for security.
Invoicing
Use an online invoice maker to create a custom invoice that’s compatible with your invoicing system. Look for a template that lets you add everything from your company’s logo to photos and text descriptions of what’s being sold. Being more organized here means that you’ll likely get paid quicker, and you can link your invoicing system to your CRM to better track customer data. And, since saving time means saving money, every invoice that’s paid on time is a boost to your bottom line.
Financial Tracking
Invoicing isn’t the only area where technology can help you manage your money while saving time. You can also utilize software that lets you track how you are spending your profits. Look for a program that lets you go back at least two years and offers organizational tools, such as categorization. The right software will also feature live updates so you know what’s happening, no matter where you are.
Travel Planning
If you frequently travel for work, download apps that help you find the best prices, quickest routes, and best travel days. The Wanderlog Blog offers helpful insight into many of these, including TripIt and Lonely Planet. By having data in place right in the palm of your hand, you’ll save time at work, and you will likely spend less on travel overall.
Web-Based Presentations
When travel isn’t on the itinerary, you can still use web-based presentation software to host events or to share information with your customers and employees. PowerPoint Online, Google Slides, and Prezi are just a few options here. If saving time is your number one priority, you can’t beat the convenience of broadcasting from where you already are.
Workflow
Windward Studios describes workflow automation as a well-choreographed dance. Workflow is essentially creating work standards and a roadmap of processes to get jobs done. This can result in increased productivity, fewer training hours, and less time spent checking and cross-checking processes since checks and balances are typically built-in. With workflow, you not only save time but also implement steps in your business that keep you and your employees accountable.
Online Banking
Online banking allows you to transfer money, pay bills, and even apply for working capital directly from your smartphone. Look for a business bank account that allows for everything from mobile deposits to locking the debit cards of employees that walk from the company.
As cliché as it may sound, time really is your greatest asset. It’s also one of the few that is absolutely finite. You can’t make more, but you can put processes and programs into place that help you be more efficient with yours.
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