Project and Time Management Tools You Can Start Using Today!
Time is valuable, whether we put a dollar amount on it or not. We each only have 24 hours in a day – less than that if you take away the hours spent sleeping.
So yeah, time management is crucial to having less stress and prioritizing your top task(s) each day.
When it comes to time management, there are all sorts of different tools and apps that can be used – this post will give you an overview of some of the best on the market for online businesses.
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Here are a few recommended tools:
- Dropbox (cloud-based file storage and organization)
- Evernote (cloud-based note-taking)
- LastPass (stores all your passwords)
- Focus booster (app)
- TimeStamp (time tracker)
- Toggl (time tracker)
Dropbox and Evernote may not seem like common time management tools but they WILL help you shave hours off your workday, especially if you’re collaborating/working with others on projects.
Dropbox gives you the ability to share large files quickly, and any edits made to a document show up immediately. A huge plus, as this will save you from having to email a report to someone, have them make changes, send it back to you, then you make changes, etc.
You’ll drastically cut down the back and forth, which we all know, can be frustrating.
Evernote isn’t just good for writing your blog details. Again, It’s not something many people would think of when considering time management. But it’s an easy way to save all your thoughts, images, etc. in one place and in different ways (audio, video, text).
If you need to track your time and keep an eye on how long something takes you, the last two tools (TimeStamp & Toggl) are perfect options.
Fucus booster does just that: helps you stay focused and on task using the Pomodoro technique, combined with time-management.
All these apps have free (some free trial) and affordable monthly pricing based on your needs.
Project Management
When it comes to organizing and keeping track of deadlines for different projects, a project management tool comes in handy. Again, there are many tools available, and they all have pros and cons. It’s a matter of finding what works best for you and your business.
Here are a few of the in-demand project management tools available:
Project and time management tools are a must for growing your service business. Even if you’re a brand new virtual assistant or freelancer, using even just one or two of these tools will simplify your day-to-day schedule. You’ll grow your business, and they’ll help you acquire and keep satisfied clients.
Again, pricing varies, but you can test each out using a free trial.
Recommended Resources for You:
Cindy Bidar offers smart checklists and templates to help you quickly organize your business.
Project Management for Virtual Assistants
