Life is busy and hectic and we need things in our life that make it easier and less hectic. Things like personal drivers and chefs! I wish. No, I mean applications that keep us organized and on top of our tasks. Isn’t that where the stress really starts to get out of control..when we lose track of an important document or we fail to meet a deadline because we weren’t all that organized?
I am always on the lookout for really great software and apps to help me. Now that I am running a business, it’s more important than ever that I am on top of my stuff! Here are a few apps that make my life easier and if you haven’t tried them, I think you will really like them as well.
Evernote: You already know that I love Evernote…I wrote about it here. I can’t stop singing its praises. I take notes, create proposals, write content copy, brainstorm blog ideas and keep many lists in Evernote. It’s wonderful.
Freshbooks: I could not run my business without Freshbooks…it’s amazing. I am not accounting savvy…(I’m creative, I drive accountants crazy) but this makes me savvy! It tracks my expenses and revenue, creates the most beautiful invoices and even tracks my time on projects. If you are running a biz or helping a non-profit, take a look at Freshbooks, it is super easy to use and affordable too.
Buffer: I’ve told you about Buffer before but let me say it again…it rocks! Not only is it the best social media management tool (in my opinion) out there but the Buffer team is amazing. If you are not following their blog, start today. Amazing, helpful information daily.
To-Do Lists: I know there are very fancy to-do list apps out there and I’ve tried teauxdeaux and trello but I wanted something simpler…a to-do list that was more like a paper list and that’s exactly what I got. The lists pop down on my screen like post-it notes and I can check the box and it gets crossed off my list…so rewarding! (See the pic above)
Skitch: The sister to Evernote, I use Skitch every single day to take screen shots and annotate them for clients. It’s a great tool if you need a crosshair shot or screen shot. Skitch is an Evernote product so everything you create in Skitch goes directly to your Evernote account. Easy, breezy!
These are just a few apps that are keeping me sane. What apps do you use to stay organized?