Software that Helps you conduct Business

by Holly Holloway on

In order for you to conduct business today in a professional money then you will need to use appropriate software. Software will also save you time and money. There are different types of software and each carry out a specific function. When it comes to accounting you can use QuickBooks or

QuickBooks

One of the most recognized names in small business accounting, QuickBooks offers both desktop and online versions (depending on the needs of your company and the experience of your team members), you may prefer one over the other. Regardless of the option you choose, Quickbooks is reasonably affordable, though taking full advantage of the program does require a bit of training.

FreshBooks

If QuickBooks proves to be a bit of an overkill for your startup’s needs, check out FreshBooks. This cloud-based accounting software program is easier to use than QuickBooks and supports over 50 integrations–including payroll and email programs. FreshBooks features a 30 days free trial and subscription-based pricing from $19.95 per month up to $39.95 per month after this period.

Sourced from:http://www.inc.com/sujan-patel/the-top-small-business-software-programs-for-2015.html

Managing people is one of the hardest tasks to do. As a manager you do not want to be seen as bossy and always witch hunting for mistakes so why not try using human resource software that will make employees accountable?


One Dashboard: All Your HR Systems, Docs, and Data

Zenefits is the only small business HRIS that connects with your payroll, benefits, time, talent, and compliance in the cloud.

Paystubs
Employee handbook
Contracts & IP agreements
Job offer letters
Tax withholding forms
Printable insurance cards

…and more

Sourced from:https://www.zenefits.com/management/

We only have twenty four hours and we need to put them into good use. As a business you will need to follow a schedule so that you do the right thing at the right time and with the right person. There is software to help you with this too.

WhenIWork is a robust scheduling, time clock, and communication tool built to serve the needs of small businesses. With a worldwide base of over 3,000 small business customers managing half a million workers in 50 countries, it seems to be doing exactly that.

WhenIWork’s interface will be familiar to anybody who has browsed the web, using tabs-at-the top spread for its five main features:

Dashboard – instant, simplified access to all the key metrics you need to avoid unpleasant scheduling surprises

Scheduler – built with the best features of a spreadsheet and a shared calendar, to make scheduling as visual and intuitive as possible

Attendance – tracks performance and compliance while simultaneously creating an official record of both

Time Clock – compatible with any tablet or computer for accurate and easy hours tracking without buying clocking hardware

Communication – simple text/SMS messaging to and from team members that goes straight to their smart phones so you can be proactive about making sure a key member is on-site, on time.

Sourced from:https://www.kabbage.com/blog/save-time-and-frustration-with-employee-scheduling-with-this-free-tool/

Written by: Holly Holloway