The cardboard calendar is no longer relevant, and not everyone has a secretary to remind them of future meetings. But there are computer programs and mobile applications that busy people use to increase productivity, systematize and simplify the workflow and save time. If you have a lot of tasks to do every day, but you are not too good at self-organization, you probably need such helpers. There are many programs that can help you cope with daily tasks, and some of the most useful and convenient are:
1. Timely
It is a simultaneous planning assistant and time tracking application. Especially suitable for newbies who are torn between project management applications. It is flexible enough to be used by small teams of up to five people. Thanks to syncing with Apple and Google Calendars, Timely users can track projects without interrupting their workflow. Time tracking is very important for people who strive for perfectionism. Perfectionism only kills productivity as you can’t stop doing your task when it is necessary and other tasks only suffer from that. Using an app like Timely is crucial for having your to-do list under control.
2. Google Calendar
You might think that Google Calendar is best for people closely related to all Google products, but this is not necessarily the case. If Gmail is your primary email service, you will see certain events such as upcoming flights, booked hotels or reserved restaurants automatically added to your Google calendar. However, non-Gmail users will get the same functionality from the app. Here you can create all possible reminders about meetings, events and future affairs, and have all of them on all used gadgets at once. After all, who knows, you will have a tablet or smartphone at hand at the moment when the reminder works.
3. Echo – voice messenger
There are many messaging programs. Many of them are outdated and gone to the virtual archive, but Echo is now on a wave of popularity, especially among teams that need to work remotely. This messenger is convenient because it is very fast and no typing required. You can listen to responses as they arrive or check them out later in message history. You can also create groups with your colleagues to discuss various topics. It is just as easy as to tap a button and listen to a voice message. This way you will not only save your time but also make your team communication more efficient.
The app is currently available for Mac users but the iOS app will be launched soon. If you are using Slack frequently, you can consider Echo as a voice messaging alternative to Slack.
4. Trello
This is one of the most convenient online project management systems available for Android and iOS. It allows you to effectively organize work on the Japanese methodology of kanban boards. All tasks are laid out on the board, divided into three types: planned, current and implemented. Each board can be assigned to specific workflows or departments. The Trello program is especially comfortable for organizing tasks for small teams (about 50 people). As long as colleagues interact with each other, the manager can control all processes. It is possible to quickly see progress by information on just one screen. The application works as a personal organizer, diary, forum at the same time. Thus, you can use it not only for work-related tasks but also for creating a personal to-do list for yourself.
5. NeverBounce
If you have created a special content for an email campaign but use an unverified email list, then it is a waste of your time. Validation with this email verification tool is real-time, so you can see right away which addresses are legitimate and which should be discarded. It is important to have a bounce rate low to save time and money as you pay per each verification. Moreover, if you have an unchecked email list with spam traps, your email account can get under spam filters which will harm your marketing campaign.
These are some of the best apps to help you become more organized and productive at work. The more mobile apps you use to simplify your work, the more effective you become.
