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the three best project management apps to control workflow

working from home? these three apps can help you collaborate better with long-distance colleagues.

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it’s probably no surprise that more than half of americans would prefer to work from home. fortunately, technology has progressed so rapidly since the 1980s that more than 80% of americans say their homes are properly prepared for home offices. (a pandemic forcing employees to work from home and companies to adequately prepare for remote employees didn’t hurt the cause, either.)

however, keeping your entire team on the same page with regard to objectives, strategies, expectations and deadlines can be a chore. fortunately, there are lots of project management apps out there to help, but how do you know which one is best for you? here, i’ll highlight three of my favorites.

management

organize meetings to save time and stress

give meetings more purpose and take back some time for yourself.

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a 2021 survey found that 94% of employees feel happier when they can take a lunch break, but 40% said they only occasionally, rarely or never take breaks during the workday (for women it was 67%!).

and because one of the biggest timewasters in the office is mindless meetings, try an app that organizes agendas and keeps track of all the meeting discussions and decisions.

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yes, ai writes better emails

email taming and tracking tools with ai-powered writing help are here.

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have you ever re-read a sent email and cringed because it came off snippy? sometimes, we lose perspective when we’re plowing through the day’s inbox.

business etiquette, often labeled a “soft skill,” can be less hard using advances in ai technology.

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automate captions for videos

as many as 80% of consumers say they watch entire videos if captions are available.

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according to a survey from verizon media and publicis media, 69% of people watch videos with the sound off in public places and 25% watch with the sound off in private places. further, the research showed 80% of consumers are more likely to watch videos to completion if captions are available.

sounds like (forgive the pun) adding captions to videos is a marketing no-brainer, right?

it’s a good time to recognize that your viewing audience may not be listening to your audio, either because of preference or impairment.

fortunately, technology has made captioning automatic and painless.

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can’t read it now? save it for later

catch up on your reading at your convenience.

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many american workers will not be in the office on may 29, but it is a great time to celebrate an underappreciated workhorse in the office because it’s national paperclip day. (who knew?)

remember when we used to print articles and paperclip (or staple) them with memos (or sticky notes) about why the article was interesting or needed to be reviewed? fortunately, we now have great tools that do that for us. let’s look at one of my favorites:

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don’t lose precious memories – digitize old photos

let’s clear up some clutter… and protect priceless memories.

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i don’t know a single person who doesn’t have a pile of old family photos hidden in a closet somewhere. celebrate national pack rat day on may 17 by unpacking the memories and digitizing them so they’re safer and easier to share.

let’s look at four options to help you protect your cherished pictures and videos:

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track your mileage automatically

help clients stay on track with these odometer assistants.

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national odometer day (may 12) encourages people to check their odometers and keep up with vehicle maintenance as their vehicles age. but it can also be a great reminder that we itemizers are losing money if we’re not tracking the mileage we drive for work.

there are several options available, but here are my three favorites and why:

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keep track of your subscriptions

how much money are you throwing away on autorenewals?

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national renewal day every may 4 is technically a celebration of looking at life anew. but it’s also an opportunity to check the subscriptions in your world that are on auto-renew.

there are several options available, and here are a few of the top-rated ones:

marketing & sales

capture testimonials to increase credibility

testimonials are powerful, and video leads the way.

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the first full week of may is update your references week, and whether you want references for yourself or your company, it’s always a good idea to know someone who can speak well of you and/or your services.

a reference or testimonial can be crucial because they are typically unbiased comments that will either prompt managers to secure an interview with a hopeful job candidate or they can encourage others to try your products or services.

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find an extra set of hands for time-consuming tasks

get personal and professional help at a fraction of the cost. man with head down on desk, sticky note with "help" writte on it on baseball cap

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admins around the globe keep the world spinning, and administrative professionals day is the day to sing their praises (okay, you should be thanking them all day, every day, but especially at the end of april).

we could all use a little more support, and you have outsourcing options galore in today’s tech-connected world. here are a few of my favorites:

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personalize communication and set yourself apart from competition

produce personalized videos with the push of a button.

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according to a 2020 adobe survey of marketers and consumers, creating a personalized experience for customers increases loyalty, revenue and retention. this is good to keep in mind for get to know your customers day, the third thursday in april (and january, july and october).

time to set up some personalization–and i have just the tool for you (and/or your marketing team).

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waiting to exhale (i.e., can april 19 hurry up?)

make the days leading up to the tax deadline less stressful with these apps.

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if you’re reading this, then you’re probably not surprised april is stress awareness month. it was created to bring attention to the effects of stress and so we can all collaborate on ways to find relief.

while stress can manifest itself in a variety of ways, there are a few that are most common.

“stress that’s left unchecked can contribute to many health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes,” according to mayoclinic.org.

well, app lovers rejoice because tech is available that’s designed to help you pay attention to your most valuable asset: you.

beth ziesenis

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beth ziesenis is the author of nerd365: a year of app-ortunities to upgrade your life, as well as a speaker, marketing analyst and slef-avowed tech geek. since her first commodore 64 computer, beth has been fascinated with technology and computer shortcuts that make people’s lives easier.

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since her first commodore 64 computer, beth has been fascinated with technology and computer shortcuts that make people’s lives easier.

from her home base in nashville, tenn., ziesenis helps computer users all over the country filter through thousands of apps, gadgets, widgets and doodads to find the perfect free and bargain technology tools for business and personal use.

she keeps up with all the new online applications and downloads that can help you look like you’re working with a team of marketing, computer and productivity experts, even if you suffer from a shrinking staff and a disappearing budget.

beth loves to share her tools online via the blog and in person at presentations. and she’s even been known to share a few tips over cupcakes and coffee.

she can be contacted at yournerdybestfriend.com

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