It doesn’t matter if you’re a business owner or an employee working remotely. If you’re working online, you need to have good tools. The same applies to every other profession. You won’t be able to fix the car if you don’t have any tools mechanics would use. And if you’re working online, you need to have tools and resources to be more efficient. You need to work faster and get more done to make more money for yourself and your company. Speeding up your workflow and working efficiently will make you more productive. This will allow you to scale your business even more. Or if you’re an employee, to earn a much higher salary.
As obvious as it sounds, this is the app you’ll probably use the most. You’ll need to use google search many times a day. It’s one of the fastest ways to find new information or resources. But, as obvious as it is, many people still don’t know how to use it. Of course, everyone can type something, tap search, and look for the results that they need. The problem is, most people have a hard time finding what they need. And that happens only because they don’t know how to search correctly. If you’re looking for a specific cake recipe, you should type in the exact name of the cake. You won’t type “cake recipes” and then search the entire day until you find it. Even if you don’t know what the name of the cake is. You can always add a few more terms until you find what you need. You can type something like “strawberry cake white chocolate bananas,” to be more specific. You get the idea.
YouTube
YouTube is the best app when it comes to both work and entertainment. If you’re looking to find a tutorial on how to use a specific app, YouTube probably has it. And the same thing applies here. If you want to find a specific thing, you can use Google search and add “youtube” at the end. You’ll get a ton of video results that will lead you to YouTube. This is most likely one of the easiest ways to find a video tutorial on whatever you need. You can use a YouTube search as well, but this one turned out to be much more accurate. And you can always save these videos on a Watch Later playlist if you’re in a hurry.
Google Drive
Google Drive is one of the most used cloud services. It works perfectly if you’re using Google apps for your business, as it perfectly fits into its ecosystem. It’s very easy to use and very practical when working on many different projects at once. Although, some people are using other services that their provider offers them. But if you’re working online, chances are you’ll most likely need to use Google Drive. So even if you’re using something else at the moment, be sure to try it out. You never know when you’re going to need it, so it’s good to be familiar with it. And you can always use it for free if you run out of space with your current cloud service of choice.
Evernote
When you’re working online, you’re most likely going to need a notebook. You can always use a few programs that you have inside of your computer. But still, you never know when you’re going to need these notes. So it’s a good idea to use software like Evernote. It can synchronize the notes on its cloud so you can have them on your phone as well. Evernote is created for business people to make their entire workflow and organization easier. It can improve your productivity dramatically. There’s a free and a paid version. But even the free version is way too advanced compared to other apps like this. You can create an account with one click only by using your Google account. This way, you’ll have your notes available whenever you get a new device.
Trello
Trello is a project management app. This is a must-have app, no matter if you’re a business owner, a manager, or an employee. It makes the entire communication with the rest of the team so much easier. It can speed up the process at least five times more. If you’re a manager or a business owner, we recommend you get a paid plan and use all the benefits. Managing a team will become much easier. But make sure to have the app on all your devices and try it out. Whenever you apply to a new online job, they’ll most likely ask you if you’re using Trello.
Upwork
This may seem like an obvious one, of course, but most people still don’t seem to use it. And it doesn’t only mean that you should only use it as a freelancer to find jobs. Although, that is a good thing as well. You can always make decent money on the side. But it’s not the only thing you can do with it. You can use it to outsource urgent projects when you don’t have enough time. Upwork has raised the standard for its freelancers, so you can be sure you’ll get professional help. They have an app you can use when you don’t have access to your computer. So you can get more done even if you are short on time.
Canva
Whenever you need to design something fast, you can use Canva. You don’t have to pay for expensive software and spend a lot of time learning how to use it. You don’t even have to pay designers to do the work for you. You can use Canva for everything. They have templates for every possible situation. And if you choose to pay for Canva Pro, you’ll be able to download everything in the highest resolution possible. But even the free version can be enough for most people. It’s very simple to log in, and you can learn to use it in less than an hour.
Google Docs
We’re back to using Google again. As we mentioned above, their ecosystem is very well optimized for businesses. And Google Docs have everything you need. It doesn’t matter if you’re a writer, an accountant, or a business owner. It’s optimized for everyone, and all your documents are stored on Google Drive. The best part about it is that you can export the document in many different formats. That can be very helpful if the people you’re working with are using different software. You can export your document in an appropriate file format. Or you can send them a link to your document so you can work together on your drive.
Uber Eats
Uber Eats is an online delivery service that you can use to buy food from restaurants. It can be very helpful to have it if you have a lot of work. You can find good restaurants that can prepare some healthy food for you. It can prevent you from eating fast food all the time. You can order what you want, and you’ll have your food at the door. This way, you’ll be able to eat much healthier food. You won’t waste your time going out or preparing food by yourself, so you can focus on your work.
Brain.fm
Brain.fm is a music app for work and study. This music is created specifically for concentration and focus. Many entrepreneurs are using it because it helps them to concentrate. And it’s not like many other kinds of relaxing music that can put you to sleep right away. This app has unique, high-quality music that can be used for work, studying, and meditation. Their music is created differently so that you can have the best results. And they run experiments on all the music that they produce so they can be sure that it works. You can try it for free and upgrade later if you find out it works for you.
Spotify
Another great music app that you probably heard of is Spotify. If you’re like most people, you’re probably already using it. Spotify is a great choice because it has a lot of different playlists. You can find great playlists when you need to work. And you’ll always have your favorite songs available when you want to take a break. You’ll also have access to millions of podcasts on every possible topic. You can find anything from productivity to gardening.
30-Day Fitness at Home
Last but most certainly not least. This is probably the most important app on this list. As much as music and project management are important, your health is even more important. This app can be very helpful. Especially if you don’t have time to go to the gym. You’ll have all the possible workout plans that you can do at home or the office. And the best thing about this app is that you don’t need any equipment for these exercises. They’re all very simple, and you’ll start seeing results very fast. Combine this one with Uber Eats, and you’ll be a different person in only a few months.