Business software has come a long way. They are important in every business but more-so in small business where sole traders wear multiple hats!
I have found some softwares that play an important role within my business and save me time and keep me organised!
Plutio
Plutio provides my business with a CRM that allows me to manage project folders, task lists, forms, invoicing and sharing files all in one place!
Plutio is constantly developing and improving their software services with a number of key features currently being developed including Workflow automations!!
Plutio is a paid subscription based software.
Dotcal
Dotcal provides the beautiful booking calendar that my clients see when they book an appointment with me through my website. It is aesthetically so much nicer to look at than other competitive calendar providers! You can customise your chosen calendar template with your branding colours to ensure you remain on-brand at all times!
Dotcal is a paid subscription based software AND I have a coupon code for my readers to give them 50% OFF the first six months of their subscription! Simply use MINTDC50 at the checkout!
Trello
Trello is my planning and brain dump software. I generally have alot of ideas going through my mind at any given time so I have created several boards on Trello for this purpose.
I have Courses, Mentoring, Marketing and Internal Info Boards on Trello, so I can find anything business or socials/blog related in a few clicks.
Trello works on boards and within each board are lists that contain cards. Cards can be moved easily by drag and drop. Due Dates can be assigned and team members added if you require tasks to be assigned to specific team members.
Trello is aesthetically nice to look at, as you can customise your backgrounds on each board and colour code tags on cards.
Trello has both free and paid options available.
Planoly
Planoly is a saviour for social media posting and patterned layouts.
It enables you to upload, re-arrange your posts and schedule them as required. It also recommends post times according to when your audience is majority online.
I love this software mainly for the layout ability. I love my Instagram feed to be of a pattern layout and to aesthetically look on point with my branding.
This software has been particually useful when I have changed my branding and required new tile layouts for my socials.
Planoly can not only schedule posts but also stories!
Planoly has free and paid plans available.
Haute Stock
Who doesn’t love professional, clean, bright images for their socials or website. Haute Stock provides a fantastic range of feminine images that can be used for websites, socials, marketing etc.
There is a large range of various collections, in various colour palettes for you to utilise.
Whilst professional branding shoots are always the best option. Sometimes, business’ are unable to arrange these shoots for a variety of reasons. That’s where beautiful stock images can assist.
I love Haute Stock, they have such a diverse range of images. Office, health, quotes, social media templates, fun stories and more…you will be very hard-pressed not to find something you can utilise in their library!
Haute Stock is a paid subscription.