PROBLEM: I don’t want this client to know I am up at 1:53am responding to an email but I don’t have time to write it and send it in the morning.
SOLUTION: Boomerang (in gmail) will allow you to schedule an email to send out at a certain time. It can also be told to put a email that you sent to the top of your inbox on a certain day or time. Think about that person who you told you would follow up with! :) Beware, this only works on the laptop or computer. COST: First 10 messages are free.
PROBLEM: I’m tired of writing the same exact email multiple times a week or month. I have a template, but I have to open Word and then copy and paste it.
SOLUTION: Canned responses in Gmail will populate (in your email) the template that you choose. You can even set a rule that if certain people or subject emails you that it automatically sends a certain canned response. To activate this for free, from your gmail, go to the gear icon, settings, labs, search for ‘canned responses’ and then press enable. You are now on your way. Cost: FREE
PROBLEM: I need a freelancer in a certain budget to do *something* for me but don’t have the time to search websites or ask for referrals and do all types of research.
SOLUTION: Put in your specifics to Upwork.com and they will bring you qualified applicants, or you can search for some one there. I have personally hired my podcast producer, sales writers, technical writers, graphic designers, and more on there. They have a work diary so you can log the work done so you have accuracy for the amount you spend. COST: Free for app. Varies depending on your needs.
PROBLEM: I need a quick cover photo, FB Ad, Flier, Graphic created but I don’t have a designer to call on or the time to wait for them to get back to you. Or I don’t have the budget for the freelances I know.