You might be surprised to find out how some of the newest Google Chrome extensions can help your business run more efficiently or improve productivity to increase the bottom line.
You must select the ones that have the best benefits for your company and know how to use them properly.
With that in mind, check out:
Smartsheet
This app allows you to manage projects and work with team members.
It looks similar to a spreadsheet, which makes it easier for anyone to learn. You can set deadlines and even choose the priority level of each project. You can even create assignments within assignments.
One of the big benefits with this extension is that it allows you to attach documents, videos and other files so that everyone can have access.
You can also check your calendar and timeline to see how each project fits into your overall schedule and what is coming due when.
Business Hangouts
For those familiar with Hangouts will appreciate this app.
It includes special features just for businesses, such as the ability to manage who is attending your meetings and send out invites and reminders.
Another benefit that will be important to many businesses is the fact that you can include people who are not part of Google Plus. When you install it on Chrome, it only takes a click to set up a meeting.
Evernote
Listed as one of the top extensions in the article, 7 Killer Google Chrome Extensions for Your Business, Evernote is well-known but not everyone is taking advantage of its features.
For those who are always on the go and accessing information on multiple devices, Evernote lets you keep all of your notes in one place where you can retrieve them from anywhere.
It has been compared to the paper Post-It notes, but it actually does a lot more. You can even search for your notes and place everything together for fast access.
Wave Accounting
You can manage your own finances with this app.
It runs right in your browser and is ideal for small businesses. You have the option of entering expenses manually or allowing the process to work automatically. It also allows you to create invoices for your customers and even send them straight from your computer. You can even accept credit cards for payment.
Like many other complex and expensive software programs, Wave Accounting allows you to create reports and balance sheets so you can manage the financial aspect of your business.
Each of these apps works with Google Chrome and can provide a significant benefit for your business.
By using one or more of them, you can organize your time, documents and work flow so that you can keep your company on track. By automating as many processes as you can and using quick and easy apps to manage certain aspects of your organization, you can spend more time on other tasks.
These apps also allow you to function like any other business no matter how small your company is.
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