Five Business Management Software Tools Your Company Needs (And Why)

Do your teams complain about inefficient processes? Do you have security concerns? Do customers leave great reviews and then switch to another service? While these problems can be frustrating, there is some good news.

They’re all solvable with simple software solutions. Many of which are completely free. So let’s dive in, explore the options, and see how you can take your company to the next level.

What is Business Management Software?

Business software refers to computer programs that make your life easier on the job. Kind of like invisible office staff—who work for free—modern software is designed to simplify your life and operations.

Why is Business Software Essential for Your Company?

These days, customers are looking for fast, accessible service and reliable products. Similarly, employees are excited to join companies that know how to use time and skill sets efficiently. 

Your tech presence has a greater impact on your business’s professionalism than you might like to think. So if your email address is listed as awesomecompany@aol.com, you might be turning off customers and potential employees alike.

In other words, go with the times. Don’t resist new tech just because you have never needed it before—or because learning something new seems too difficult. 

Here are five types of software tools your company needs to stay modern and effective. They’re great for companies of all sizes and will help you take your business into the next stage of growth.

Consumer Communication Software

Communication is a two-way street. Not only do your customers need an easy way to get in touch with you, you’ve also got to get the word out about your products and services.

Communication tools like MailChimp and HubSpot let you build relationships with your clients. You can send out mass emails, measure consumer interaction, and test ways of developing trust and converting sales. 

Here are a few of the things you can do with good communication software.

• Build trust by educating your audience
• Create familiarity with consistent outreach
• Collect data for more effective future marketing
• And much more!

Project Management Software

Keeping your teams efficient and on-track is a major challenge for some business owners. Luckily, you can streamline your operations with easy-to-use software solutions.

Tools like ClickUp, Trello and Asana let you assign tasks to individuals or teams. You can then track progress and real-time data on how your projects are coming along. This helps hold team members accountable and offers insights you can share with your clients. 

• Learn where projects get tied up and delayed
• Make better use of allotted project time
• Create better estimates and billing
• Allocate your resources and employees more efficiently

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Payment Transaction Software

Flawless payment processing is an absolute must in business.

Payment processors like Square, Stripe and Chargebee let you process non-cash payments quickly and securely. These services can be implemented both in-store and online and have plenty of support for making sales wherever you may be!

You can also:

• Automate subscription payments
• Send invoices and refunds
• Offer secure non-cash payment options
• Auto-notify consumers of upcoming bills and late payments
• Direct deposit to your bank account without error

Accounting Software

Accounting software is designed to minimize financial errors, and save you time and hassle keeping financials straight.

Apps like QuickBooks, Wave Apps and Xero will help you . . . 

• Automate payroll
• Monitor cash flow
• Simplify tax season
• See profits, losses, and trends at a glance

Time-Tracking Software

Employees want to get paid correctly. And when overtime and shift incentives start coming into play, the time-tracking side of things can get a little confusing. 

Fail-proof time trackers like Clockify and ClockShark keep your staff informed of their hours and HR (if you have an HR department) unbothered. These apps also help you by correcting pay stubs, removing employee error and reducing the issues of a late time card submission. 

You Don’t Need to Be A Tech Wizard 

Bringing your company into the 21st century doesn’t need to be intimidating. Take it slow and give yourself time to understand what a new software tool does and does not offer.

Many softwares will also allow you a free trial version. Getting to know a software in a risk-free environment is a great way to explore features before making a financial investment, as you can always upgrade later if you’re enjoying the benefits and would like additional features.

And, of course, while you can go at it alone, sometimes it’s nice to have a helping hand—someone to guide you knowingly through the process of upgrading your tech.  So if you’re curious what some upgraded tech can do for your business, give Integro software a call.

Your call is totally free——comes with zero strings attached. It’s just a way for us to get to know one another and your business’s needs. So don’t stay stuck in the dark ages. 

Propel your company into the future with a free call today.

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