5 Types Of Business Software You Need To Improve Productivity
There are many types of software out there, from help desk to inventory management systems to computer tracking software, but here are five types of business software that every growing business needs to improve productivity at the office.
Author:Suleman ShahReviewer:Han JuJun 09, 202265 Shares878 Views
Starting and running your own business requires you to be efficient with your time and resources, and that’s something you can easily accomplish with the right software in place. There are many types of software out there, from help desk to inventory management systems to computer tracking software, but here are five types of business software that every growing business needs to improve productivity at the office.
Financial Software
This software is most beneficial for small businesses that don’t yet have a dedicated finance department. There are two different options when it comes to financial software: accounting software and point-of-sale (POS) software. Accounting softwareis designed for calculating your company’s financial status and determining its profitability, among other things. Point-of-sale (POS) software, on the other hand, focuses on tracking all purchases in real time so you can improve inventory management and other crucial aspectsof running a business efficiently. Having both types of business software integrated allows you to collect and analyze data easily, which can help you make better decisions as an entrepreneur.
Customer Relationship Management
An application that allows you to manage your clients’ information and activity within your company. By organizing customers into groups and categories, you can quickly view trends within various fields—and find new opportunities for sales and marketing. Some CRMs are stand-alone programs, while othersintegrate with other aspects of your business software. The most popular is Salesforce, but Intuit offers similar services in QuickBooks Online. Many businesses also use a system like Zoho or Freshbooks as their CRM.
Time-Tracking & Collaboration
There are tons of ways you can make your lifeeasier when it comes to working with remote teams, but there's one trick that trumps them all: time-tracking. Time-tracking allows you to monitor how long it takes for employees or contractors to complete tasks, allowing for better allocation of labor and more accurate billing. Most popular project management tools like Basecamp and Trello have built-in time-trackingfeatures (and more specialized solutions like Harvest also exist), so it won't take much effort for your team to start saving a little cash by checking their inboxes less often.
Project Management
To make sure everything is going smoothly, you’ll need to plan well. A project management system is an essential tool for staying on track with a business-related project—like brainstorming a new logo design or developing an app. The best tools are ones that are simple and intuitive enough for your clients (or employees) to understand and appreciate their benefits. For example, Basecamp has a clean, simple interface but also powerful features like timesheets and real-time chat rooms so you can have honest discussions about where tasks stand—before it’s too late. It’s nice because everyone has access regardless of how they choose to communicate; if you want a threaded discussion via email, you can have it.
HR & Recruiting
A good HR systemis all about keeping employees engaged and motivated—and, ultimately, that’s what leads to higher productivity. With a solid human resources platform, your company can make it easier for teams to communicate and collaborate with one another, while also providing them with consistent training and development opportunities. This will translate into happier employees who feel like they’re part of a family. If you want your employees to work together in tandem while maximizing their individual potential, great HR software is key.
Computer Tracking Software
There are a lot of different options out there when it comes to software. Computer tracking software can help you manage your company’s computers and inventory. While some small businesses will track these things manually, many others find it’s easier—and more efficient—to use a piece of software for tracking purposes.
Suleman Shah
Author
Suleman Shah is a researcher and freelance writer. As a researcher, he has worked with MNS University of Agriculture, Multan (Pakistan) and Texas A & M University (USA). He regularly writes science articles and blogs for science news website immersse.com and open access publishers OA Publishing London and Scientific Times. He loves to keep himself updated on scientific developments and convert these developments into everyday language to update the readers about the developments in the scientific era. His primary research focus is Plant sciences, and he contributed to this field by publishing his research in scientific journals and presenting his work at many Conferences.
Shah graduated from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (Pakistan) and started his professional carrier with Jaffer Agro Services and later with the Agriculture Department of the Government of Pakistan. His research interest compelled and attracted him to proceed with his carrier in Plant sciences research. So, he started his Ph.D. in Soil Science at MNS University of Agriculture Multan (Pakistan). Later, he started working as a visiting scholar with Texas A&M University (USA).
Shah’s experience with big Open Excess publishers like Springers, Frontiers, MDPI, etc., testified to his belief in Open Access as a barrier-removing mechanism between researchers and the readers of their research. Shah believes that Open Access is revolutionizing the publication process and benefitting research in all fields.
Han Ju
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