Every entrepreneur knows that time is money. Budding business owners want to do everything themselves, from manual tasks to specialized processes that require professional skill sets. But all that time focused on things you don’t really need to be focusing on is sucking you away from the big picture. To be able to focus on revenue, optimization, growth, and other big picture questions, it is imperative that you free up your time. Here, Market Your Biz takes a look at some great small business technologies.

Flock

Collaboration and communication are essential attributes for every business. Transparency and easy communication are critical to upping sales and revenue. To ensure a free flow of thoughts and messages, use an app like Flock that makes it easier for employees to stay on top of things. You’ll be able to exchange messages, share files, host video calls, and manage to-do lists. The best part? Flock offers syncing with the most popular business tools out there, including Twitter, Asana, Google Drive, and more.

InEvent

Another excellent communication tool is InEvent. It is a powerful software solution for business-to-business communication, video conferencing, and hybrid experiences. It also has built-in integration of marketing tools to enable you to better communicate with your customers.

TripIt

If you’re always on the go, TripIt is the app for you. With conferences and commitments piling up in different locations (and perhaps different cities), it can get challenging to keep track of it all. This app allows you to organize your travels all in one place. It forwards your scheduled bookings (you can manually add entries too) to your inbox so you know exactly where you need to go or be at any given time.

Adobe Acrobat

Practically every computer user is familiar with Adobe Acrobat and it’s common PDF file structure. But Adobe also has a host of online tools to help users with common tasks, like PDF file merger. Using these tools can save you a lot of time and headaches.

SaneBox

Do you have an overflowing inbox? We get it, it can be challenging to keep track of all those emails constantly coming in. However, it’s important to stay on top of things because missing an important email can have serious consequences. SaneBox offers the ideal solution for a cluttered inbox. The app uses advanced AI to filter out spam mail from the important ones. It will also sort through, unsubscribe and snooze those irrelevant emails so that you can focus on the important stuff.

Plaid

Practically every business needs some kind of software solution for handling financial transactions. Plaid’s transaction API is a purpose-built solution for any business’s transaction tracking needs.

Blinkist

In all the busyness of entrepreneurship, don’t forget to put aside some time for your personal development as well. Reading and opening ourselves up to different methods, thoughts, and knowledge systems will be key to growing and retaining a successful business. But if you find yourself lacking the time to sit down and read each night, use an app like Blinkist. Each listen is between five and fifteen minutes long – the perfect amount of time to absorb information. This way, you can be growing your mind even when you’re stuck in traffic or in the gym!

Buffer

Social media marketing is likely a big part of your business. If you’re looking to make posting across different channels and networks easier, check out Buffer. This app lets you sync and schedule content so that you can rest assured knowing your business is out there getting promoted and optimized.

Work with Professionals

While the above apps can free up your time and enhance productivity, sometimes you still need help getting the job done, especially in the case of marketing. You can try to navigate this solo or through various apps, but professionals like those at Market Your Biz can ensure you make the most of your marketing efforts. From SEO to Google Ads to influencer marketing to video marketing and more, Market Your Biz can function as a one-stop-shop for all of your marketing needs, making it easier for you to focus on big picture elements of running your business.

As a small business owner, you’re likely always on the go. With a million things on your mind, why add one more task to the list? Use technology to all of its potential to help keep your eye on the ball. These apps will automate your workflow, reduce staff billable hours, and most importantly, free up time so you can grow your business successfully.