6 Apps You Need as a Small Business Owner

As small business owners, we are fated to do most of the things on our own first, before we slowly begin to hire additional help. Human as we are, we tend to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of tasks on our to-do lists, making us question the reasons we do what we do in the first place!

We’re here to tell you that if you’re going through this ordeal, it’s time to take a step back and breathe. Because what you’re in the middle of right now is pretty much what every small business owner is going through. Although, we do know some secrets that could make things a little bit easier for you.

What if we told you that you can work smarter instead of harder? Intriguing, right? It’s actually quite simple. We’ll just use the power of technology to make our seemingly unachievable to-do list become, well, a bit more achievable.

Ready?

Here are 6 apps you need as a small business owner—all designed to make your workload manageable enough to give you the free time you need to catch up on your creative pursuits.

Chime: Mobile Banking

This may not be the first time you’ve heard about Chime. It’s an online-only banking application, meaning, they don’t have a brick-and-mortar branch. So, the savings they get from not operating a physical branch is returned to the customer by offering them transactions that charge NO FEES.

Whereas most banks charge an ATM fee, an overdraft fee, and require a minimum maintaining balance, with Chime, you can kiss all these fees and requirements goodbye.

Whether you’re an employee or employee/part-time business owner, Chime’s Round Up and Save When I Get Paid feature will definitely make saving a whole lot easier for you. More details about these features are on Chime’s app description page. 

Slideshow Creator

Depending on the nature of your business, presenting your idea in a coherent and engaging manner can sometimes become a make or break moment. This is why learning to utilize online slideshow creators is a must.

Pitching the details of your business and how these benefit your customers need not be boring. If you search on Google right now, there are tons of free online slideshow creators that you can try. 

Robokiller: Block Spam Calls

Have you ever experienced being in the zone only to be disrupted from your “flow” by an annoying, irrelevant phone call? We’ve had our fair share of interruptions from typical spammers. The sad thing is that when this does happen, the breakthrough that you were so close to finding can easily slip from your grasp and can no longer be retrieved.

That’s why we are recommending that you try Robokiller. With just a few clicks, you can download this app, so it can help you ward off annoying spam callers and block them for good.

Robokiller runs on a patented algorithm that analyzes billions of calls and numbers and identifies which ones are spam callers. This gives you peace of mind knowing that the app is working hard to help you stay in the zone.

TickTick: To-Do Lists and Tasks

Organizing your schedule is one skill a business owner should master. TickTick is a free app (with a paid version too!) that helps you stay on top of your schedules and tasks.

You can add tasks through the app itself, via email, or via speech input. TickTick offers a surprisingly fresh user interface that somehow gamifies your to-do list. As you tick off your tasks, you earn “points” that enable you to level-up.

Another surprising feature is the Pomo Timer. This breaks down work into 25-minute chunks (following the Pomodoro Technique) allowing you to take some breaks in between tasks.

Masterclass: Learn New Skills

Ahh, the ubiquitous Masterclass. I’m sure you’ve seen an ad or two about it while watching videos on YouTube. But no matter how famous this app is, its fame doesn’t in any way, diminish its potential to contribute to one’s professional advancement. 

Masterclass hosts hundreds, if not thousands, of courses taught by professionals who are experts in their fields and who, by the way, can charge way more money, if they decided to teach the courses independently. Masterclass offers lessons that are carefully broken down into smaller modules that are easily absorbed, regardless of whether you’re a beginner or a professional seeking to prefect your skillset.

Calm

Lastly, we end this list with something that’s important for our overall well-being. As a business owner, you’re always expected to bring your “A” game. Human as we are, we tend to have moments when we’re so close to succumbing to pressure (whether internal or external).

Calm is an app worthy of every penny it costs you if you’re serious about embracing a life that involves constant meditative practice. It hosts many practices from various disciplines and even goes above and beyond by including techniques to help you sleep and remain, well, calm.

At around $6 a month, it’s a great way to help you think back on what transpired throughout your day or week and to reflect on what you did and what you could do better for yourself and your business.

I hope at least one of those can be used to help take something off of your plate. If your marketing feels heavy and an extra burden on your plate - let’s talk! Schedule a complimentary 15-minute call with me today!