6 Top Tools Every Online Business Needs to Scale
Top Tools Every Online Business Needs
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have embraced digitization to continue serving their clients and working with a remote team.
A 2021 Small and Medium Business Trends Report revealed that 83% of businesses moved at least some of their operations online last year, and 43% plan to embrace remote work permanently and become virtual businesses.
None of this, of course, could be done without the use of online tools.
Over the next few months, we will identify the types of valuable tools that may help your business succeed online.
Since every business is different and has unique needs, we won’t be recommending specific tools. We will, however, describe the tool category, its use, and why it’s valuable.
This month will focus on tools that support business operations.
Tool #1 Task Boards
Task board tools allow for collaboration among a team and visibility of a project’s completion. They usually include a list of tasks, who is responsible, deadlines, and progress made. Task boards can be beneficial in determining a project’s status at-a-glance.
Tool #2 Time Blocking Tools
With time blocking tools, you can allocate how you will spend each minute of the workday. It’s a visual representation to help you best use your time, nail down priorities, and manage a schedule.
Tool #3 Shared Folders
Shared folders and document tools enable multiple people to access documents simultaneously, across teams, and in different time zones. Housed in the cloud, team members make changes in live time, track changes and comments, or revert to an earlier version.
Tool #4 Accounting Tools
These essential tools give business owners a clear understanding of their profitability, track invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable, and be prepared for tax season.
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Tool #5 Project Management Tools
Project management tools give you a platform to stay organized and on top of deadlines. They support robust workflows, easy and quick planning, and smooth collaboration within your team.
Tool #6 Outsourcing Tools
Outsourcing tools connect you with talented professionals for small projects you don’t have the talent or capacity to do in-house. They are typically a fast and cost-effective way to access qualified contractors.
What Are the Best Tools for Your Online Business?
If you have a virtual or hybrid team, it’s more important than ever to have the right tools in place to keep everyone on the same page and your business moving forward.
If you are unsure about what online tools you need, an Online Business Manager can help. We’ve used many online tools in different businesses and can suggest some practical options that are right for your unique needs.
Do You Have the Right Systems in Place for Your Business?
The tools for your online business are the foundation of your business systems. A thorough review of "must-have" business systems makes selecting the right online tools a breeze.
Check out this article, "3 Systems Secrets Your Business Needs to Thrive."
Check out the other articles in our "Tools" series:
6 Tools Every Online Business Needs to Scale, Part 2: Client Delivery
5 Tools Every Online Business Needs to Scale, Part 3: Digital Marketing
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