Experienced business owners, startup CEOs and young aspiring entrepreneurs would agree that a solid foundation for a company is crucial to its success. Having a strong business plan can make or break your organization. A smart way to set your foundation is to use the free tools of online business apps for startups.
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Gusto
Small business owners with a team to run may find Gusto a lifesaver. Gusto handles payroll, benefits and taxes all in one powerful mobile app.
It helps onboard new employees, reports new hires to the government, handles all your taxes at the federal, state and local levels, automatically deducts workers compensation payments and deductions and emails employees their pay stubs.
This app is free for the first month.
Scanner App
This free app for small business lets you send documents and forms on the go. It photographs the document and converts it into a PDF or JPEG. You can take multiple photos and roll them into one document and even add a signature.
Scanner App only works for iOS, so you can try CamScanner if you’re an Android fan.
Square
Square is the payment app for small business right now. Small businesses like beauty salons, retail shops and food trucks will all benefit from Square.
Square is free to download and comes with a free reader that lets you swipe credit cards. This tiny reader attaches to your phone or other device and allows you to process payments quickly and easily.
Square deducts 2.75 percent from all credit card transactions. You need to pay extra for a reader that accepts contactless and chip cards.
If you have your own store, Square Register is a point-of-sale system by the same company. The hardware isn’t cheap, though.
Glip by RingCentral
For small businesses that need a variety of different options for communicating with teammates, prospects, clients, freelancers, and more… our recommendation is always to find versatile apps that can do multiple things well.
Why?
Because if you can streamline your tools that way, then you’d be paying for fewer tools every month (one-trick-pony types of tools can add up fast and are hard to keep track of when you have 10 or 15 subscription fees every month) and also spending less valuable time trying to manage all those tools.
That’s why Glip is our pick. It’s a desktop and mobile app that gives you both team messaging and video conferencing for free in one easy-to-use interface:
Not only does it give you a maximum of 24 hours per meeting (no 40-minute caps), it also lets you have smarter meetings by giving you the full pre-meeting, in-meeting, and post-meeting experience.
Need to prep an agenda? It integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook to automatically add your video meeting PIN and other details right into the invite. And after the meeting, it lets you create a group chat with the attendees from that meeting to stay organized and keep track of follow-ups and other tasks.
Plus, with Glip’s free plan, you can…
- Call up to 100 participants for up to 24 hours at a time.
- One-click host and join: No downloads needed. To join a meeting, just open your internet browser to enter the meeting code. (Or use the app!)
- Create and assign tasks to your team:
- Share files and create team events:
- Share your screen.
- Send in-meeting private and group chats.
- And more…
Wave
Wave is a free app with features aimed specifically at small business owners. It’s cloud-based, so there’s no need for downloads or installation, but the relatively poor performance of the iOS and Android mobile apps may put some people off.
Useful features:
- Unlimited invoices, customers, and transactions
- Automated cash flow and expense tracking
- Ecommerce feature
- Direct integration with Etsy
- Adminsoft
This double-entry accounting system is free to use and includes standard invoicing, ledgers, and expense software. It’s mainly aimed at Windows devices but can also run on Mac and Linux.
Useful features:
- Stock control and purchase order tools
- HR and payroll options
- Multiple companies and multiple currencies
- Connect to receipt printers, cash drawers, and barcode scanners
Expensify
Expensify is only free for a trial period, but at least you can see if it’s suitable for you before committing to a pricing plan. It’s simple to use and works with iOS and Android.
Useful features:
- Most tasks can be automated
- Unlimited expense/receipt upload
- Real-time expense reports
- Easy integration with accounting software
SOS Inventory
SOS Inventory is designed to make inventory tracking, order management, and manufacturing easier. SOS Inventory integrates with both QuickBooks and Shopify and can be used on desktop, tablet, or mobile. With this app, you can manage inventory in more than one business location, track your items according to a number of different attributes (like serial number and cost history), and create tickets and packing slips, among other features.
Although the mobile app is included for free with a software subscription, you will have to pay a monthly fee to access this inventory software. Plans for SOS Inventory start at $39.95 per month.
Delivrd
With Delivrd, you can access an online-based inventory management application for free. Using Delivrd, you can create a product catalog; count, receive, and issue stock; enable stock level alerts; and access your inventory transaction history.
Plus, if you’re looking for additional features, you can choose from either of Delivrd’s paid plans, starting at $49.99 per month per user. It’s important to note, however, that Delivrd is a web-only service and does not offer a separate mobile app.
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Conclusion
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