Six Tools to Help You Get More Done

by Kelsey Meyer

You don’t need to be the superhero of tasks to save your business every single day. Take advantage of productivity tools available and watch your scary to-do list melt away like the Wicked Witch of the West.

Zapier: Connect the apps you use, automate tasks, get more out of your data.
Being able to automate tasks and processes can change the way you and your team work, from helping streamlining hiring to tracking lead generation to communicating via your internal messaging system. They've just launched Multi-Step Zaps a tool that lets professionals easily connect business software, such as Slack, Trello and MailChimp, to create a series of automated events.

BuzzSumo: Analyze what content performs best for any topic or competitor.
Follow along with what’s trending in your industry, stay up-to-date on your competitors, and where your industry is headed. This helps you create consistently relevant content and helps you find inspiration for your next blog post.

Organizational "knowledge bank.''
Cataloging the knowledge and expertise of your organization's internal experts is invaluable when creating exceptional, engaging content. Simply use Google Docs or a knowledge management template, and organize tabs that align with your industry and internal processes.

Mixmax: Track, automate, and enhance your emails with the essential productivity suite for Gmail and Google Inbox.
Follow up with leads, track and automate Gmails. See who opens your Google messages, etc.

Buffer: Social media management for marketers and agencies.
Organize your social media efforts and maintain consistency for a more effective marketing strategy. Allows you to schedule social posts, efficiently promote your company’s content, easily monitor conversations your audience is having online, and track the success of your posts.

15Five: Know The Pulse Of Your Company—what they accomplished, where they’re struggling, how they’re feeling and more.
Ensuring your team is on the same page, enjoying what they do and communicating wins, losses and what they’ve learned can have a major impact on your company’s culture and overall productivity. Give someone a shout-out for being awesome that week!