Online tools which ease work and bolster productivity

When you're an entrepreneur, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by all the tasks you need to accomplish and the deadlines you need to meet. Juggling between your personal and professional life can be a real challenge. On one hand you need to deal with your employees and customers and on the other hand, you need to make time for your friends and family. If you find the rigours of entrepreneurship getting to you then you need help and you need it quick.

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Fortunately, there are tools online that help you get everything done in a timely and organised manner. Here are a few.

FreshBooks

FreshBooks is considered one of the best invoicing tools on the market. It is not only affordable, but it also has a powerful software that allows you to import databases and create individual contacts. The beauty of this tool lies in the amount of control it gives you. FreshBooks is also famous for its built-in collaboration tools. For instance, you decide the levels of access you give to your clients, staff and contractors to track payments and invoicing.

Speek

A conference call platform, Speek enables you to do away with the 15-digit call-in numbers. Although this tool allows you to avail a free option, Speek's team version is perfect for entrepreneurs. You can use this tool to send a personalised link to the individuals you want to get on a conference call with. It's painless for the end user which is why it is an ideal choice for businessmen. Speek also gathers data from the call, including who was present and how long each individual spoke for.

Trello

A free project management tool, Trello helps you get organised like never before. It has a display board on which you can create lists filled with cards. On opening a card, you can create checklists, add comments and upload files. Trello is a versatile tool so you can use it for a variety of purposes. Writing an ebook, organising a specific project and creating an email course are just a few things that you can do on Trello.

Canva

If you are a small-time entrepreneur looking to step up your social media presence but can't afford a graphic designer, Canva should be your go-to tool. This graphics engine is easy on the pocket and simple to use. Several graphic elements on this tool are free which makes this tool the perfect choice for strapped business owners who want to create stunning graphics.

Slack

Slack is a wonderful chat app that enables the free flow of communication between teams and mastermind groups. Its smooth design allows you to create several channels to discuss different topics. Slack also lets you share files and easily find messages and notifications in your archives. Even though this tool is relatively new, it's already very popular.

There are several tools online that will organise your life on a personal and professional level. Use the above mentioned five tools to simplify your life and make time for the things you love.

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