Make 2022 the year of efficiency with these handy freelance software options.

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Manifest this: 2022 is your year. Whether you operate a freelance business or a small business, this is the year to take your venture to the next level and hit your goals. 

But sometimes manifestations need a little help coming to life. That’s where this post comes in. Our goal is to introduce you to some freelancer tools we love, and we think you will too. 

This freelance software can help increase your productivity, saving you time, money and worry. After all, that’s always the struggle, right? This list of freelancer tools are exactly that: a toolkit to carve a path to more focused, effective and organized days, which ultimately helps lead to short-term and long-term success.

Here are the seven productivity-enhancing freelance software options and project management tools to introduce to your business ASAP: 

1. FreeAgent

FreeAgent is a kind of all-in-one freelancer tool that combines a bunch of different software solutions into one easy-to-use platform. Reduce pesky administration and tracking work with FreeAgent’s work management tools, including oversight and analytics for sales funnels, forecasting, goal tracking, project management and so much more. Also, you can track time and tasks, create new tasks and reminders, and build calendars with its task and activity management tools. Other features include customization, process management, automation, marketing analytics and security. 

FreeAgent has three paid plans: Contact Management, B2B Sales and B2B Funnel Sales. 

2. TextExpander

Writing the same messages over and over is tedious, tiresome and time-consuming. But now there’s a way to remove that repetition from your day. TextExpander is a powerful integration that enables you to create and share snippets of pre-created text and messages, ensure spelling and grammar accuracy, and pre-save commonly-used pieces of code for easy software development. All of TextExpander’s features were created to save you time, enabling you to focus on other aspects of your business and reduce the time spent on mundane, repetitive tasks.  

There are four pricing options available: Individual, Business, Growth and Enterprise. 

3. Xero 

Accounting tasks are notoriously complex and time-consuming. And, it’s critical to accurately report your finances, for both tax season and cash flow purposes. If you’ve had enough of manual accounting, Xero could be a lifesaver. Here’s what Xero can help you accomplish:

  • Track and pay bills
  • Claim and track expenses
  • Connect your bank and review transactions
  • Accept payments
  • Track project quotes, invoices and payments
  • Send invoices
  • Complete payroll
  • Manage contacts
  • Store documents and data
  • Share and manage documents, contracts, bills and receipts
  • Track inventory, orders and deliveries
  • Create and send purchase orders
  • Calculate sales tax

Choose from three paid plans: Starter, Standard and Premium. 

4. Keap

According to Keap, customers save 10 hours a week by using the software. That’s a bonus 10 hours to focus elsewhere. So, how does Keap do it? This customer relationship management (CRM) software automates tasks and supports lead capture. The software guides your leads from your online contact form to an appointment booking scheduler, and then provides a scheduled appointment reminder, nurtures the lead through the pipeline and automates the purchase follow-up. But that’s not all. You can store data and contacts, create customized lead conversion campaigns and review analytics. 

Similar to other tools, Keap has three plans: Lite, Pro and Max. 

5. Trello

If you’re a Post-It lover and to-do-list maker, you’re gonna love Trello. It’s a popular collaboration and task-tracking tool enabling teams to work together, manage projects and monitor progress. Even if you work solo, Trello is like magic, keeping you organized and on-task like no other to-list can do. Within Trello’s desktop and app workspaces, you can build project boards, lists and task assignments. You can also review timelines, monitor productivity metrics and create calendars to view task completion day-by-day. Never miss a deadline, hand off work to subcontractors or fellow coworkers, provide feedback and integrate additional apps for a seamless experience. 

Trello has a free option that provides up to 10 boards per workspace and three paid plans: Standard, Premium and Enterprise.

6. Boomerang 

Emails. They’re an effective communication tool, but, boy… They can be…exhausting. Mailboxes get so cluttered it can be hard to remember which emails you followed up on and which you didn’t. Plus, writing emails is time-consuming. Boomerang is the solution for these very issues. Available for Gmail, Outlook and Mobile, Boomerang enables you to schedule emails, snooze messages (aka keep it from distracting you), receive read receipts and follow-up reminders, add a smart calendar assistant to schedule meetings and more. 

And the best thing about Boomerang? It’s free. 

7. VIDA Business Services

VIDA Coworking Members have a fabulous perk at their disposal: VIDA Business Services. For freelancers who need additional help with projects, administration duties or tedious tasks, VIDA offers professional and personal support services at an hourly rate of $25 per hour. Available services range from admin to business consulting to media production, something every type of business could use!

 

VIDA Coworking is here to give you the workspace you need to help you improve your productivity and ultimately achieve your 2022 goals. Rent a coworking space with unrivaled amenities, including premier business services. Contact us today to schedule a tour!