If you run a one-person business, you know how hard it is to get everything done. To help you amp up your personal productivity, Elaine Pofeldt asked owners of million-dollar, one- and two-person businesses to share the tools they use to extend their reach.
Gusto
Formerly known as ZenPayroll, this is the site where Walton turned when he finally needed to hire his first employee. It offers services to help small employers set up payroll, pay contractors, obtain worker’s compensation and provide health benefits.
Trello
This site, with integrates with Slack. It is a productivity tool where you can keep track of projects. When you're running an ultra-lean business, the more organized you are, the more you can get done.
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Mention.net
If you’re looking to raise the profile of your website, this app lets you track mentions of your website and organization across the Web.
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Snacktools
This site offers free apps to design your website, offering everything from slideshow technology to flipbooks.
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RingCentral
When customers call and the line is busy, RingCentral automatically places them in the hold queue.
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Join.me
It gives you the ability to show your business, meetings, etc. to anyone -- without travel.
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HelloBond
HelloBond lets you send letters, written with a fine fountain pen by a robot, to people on whom you want to make a good impression—such as high-profile prospects.
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Evernote
This site helps keep track of the many details in a business. It lets you take notes, gather articles you find online and create presentations quickly.
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Slack
This free app makes it easy to communicate with whoever is on your team. You can IM quickly and remove the email clutter everyone has.
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AudienceOwl
The site analyzes your email lists and Twitter followers to understand their demographics and identify whom to network with. If there are any influencers or people who seem interesting, you can say, "I saw you signed up on our list" and open a dialogue.
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ShippingEasy
If you sell merchandise, this site simplifies the process of printing labels, processing orders and automating tracking. You can pre-program the size and weight of products for accurate labels, too.
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Dashlane
This is one of many sites that help you keep track of your digital passwords. The app, which you can download on your phone or computer, is a browser extension for Safari, Chrome or Firefox. It retains user names, passwords and other information you want to keep safe, like credit card numbers.
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Timetrade
The online scheduling software helps you stay organized on calls. It can send confirmations to people that book a time, along with a reminder. Timetrade can also control your hours of availability.
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Google Survey
This app enables you to get valuable feedback from your audience.
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Facebook Audience Insights
Using this service requires a free Facebook business account, but it's a powerful tool to generate a detailed product demographic based off product-interest keywords.
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