Trust Talk Magazine-San Antonio Spring/Summer 2021 | Page 25

R unning a business is hard enough , so why make things more complicated than they need to be ? With the right tools in your arsenal , you can increase your productivity and efficiency . While it can be difficult to adopt new processes and software when you ’ re busy , taking the time to set up a new software can actually save you time and energy in the long run . Not really sure where to start ? We have a few ideas on where your business can upgrade to the best version of itself .

HR Software
You want the right talent to help you build up your business and having a reliable human resource management ( HRM ) system can get you there . Managing your employees and keeping track of their information can be a time-consuming task for your HR department to do manually , especially if it ’ s a small team . An HRM system can add ease and efficiency to payroll management , data retrieval , recruitment , in-house certifications and more .
Popular options : Bamboo HR , Gusto , SAP SuccessFactors , Deputy
Accounting Software .
While it ’ s possible to manually keep track of your expenses and profits , an Excel spreadsheet isn ’ t always enough . Accounting software allows for fast data entry , provides comprehensive financial reports and can eliminate a significant amount of human error . Since it saves time and energy , it can save you the cost of staff doing manual data processing . Save money , improve accuracy and make better decisions with more accurate data through the help of accounting software .
Popular options : Intuit QuickBooks , Zoho Books , FreshBooks Accounting Software , Xero
Content management system .
If your business has a social media presence , especially on more than one platform , consider investing in content management software . Managing social media accounts can be a full-time job . If you are looking to cut down on the amount of time and energy you spend on social media , investing in a content management system can be the tool you need
to expedite the process . These systems allow you to link your accounts and create posts in one place while sharing on multiple platforms . This streamlining saves you time so you can post more , engage with your audience or work on more critical tasks altogether .
Popular options : Hootsuite , Sprout Social , Buffer , Hubspot
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