As someone who utilizes tech and software every day to run, communicate and oversee my businesses, I can attest that the right tech tools are worth ten times their cost. The right tools can help business owners cut overhead, automate systems and, most importantly, save time and increase productivity.
But let’s not forget the essential keyword: the right tools.
Finding the best available technology amid app store clutter and backlogged review sites can be a real challenge. Often, to discover one solid product, one must test ten or more in the first place -- a frustrating time drain, to say the least.
Does that mean you should abandon your search? Absolutely not. It does mean that relying on trusted sources and opinions from other business owners in your field is all the more crucial.
I asked a group of successful young entrepreneurs to tell me about their favorite technology products, apps and software of 2011, and how their picks can help entrepreneurs build, operate and grow similar businesses.
1. Manage Network Contacts
-- Ambassador Bruny, ambassadorbruny.com
2. Track Expenses
Expensify and apps like it help entrepreneurs stay organized and save time at the end of the month and at tax time.
-- Lisa Nicole Bell, Inspired Life Media Group
3. Share Files
-- Ashley Bodi, Business Beware
4. Expedite Payment
-- Matt Cheuvront, Proof Branding
5. Secure Your Servers
-- Logan Lenz, Endagon
6. Gather Feedback and Information
-- Thursday Bram, Hyper Modern Consulting
7. Track To-Dos
-- Derek Johnson, Tatango
8. Manage Social Media
