This post is all about the ultimate tools for entrepreneurs.

Have you started your business recently ( or maybe not so recently) and you’re struggling to manage all the incredibly demanding and time consuming everyday tasks?

Between taking care of your business, all the marketing, putting your biz on social media, attracting new clients, making sure you are making progress, and keeping up with your goals… and all of this for a single person.

I mean how do even people do it?!

Well, the good news is that if even you are a one-woman show there are many tools out there that make a huge difference when it comes to running a business.

One of the many great things about the internet is that there have been created thousands of solutions to everyday problems.

Seriously, if you struggle with something, chances are someone has probably created a solution for it.

This means that there are a ton of solutions out there to help you manage, keep track and grow your business.

So without further due, let’s jump straight into these 10 life-changing tools for entrepreneurs!

Zapier

The first tool for entrepreneurs I want to share with you is called Zappier.

Zappier is an automation app that allows you to automate your workflow between different apps.

Automation is one of the holy grail pillars when it comes to productivity, especially when you are an entrepreneur.

This app will allow you to connect the different apps you work with and create automations of repetitive and time-consuming activities that your business requires.

That way you can focus your energy and time on more important activities.

Some examples of automations you can create with Zappier are sharing your new content pieces on Facebook and Twitter every time you post one. Or create email automations for every time you have a new subscriber. The combinations are infinite.

Cost: free with paid upgrades.

Ripl

Looking to stand out on social media with your videos?

Then you should definitely try Ripl.

Ripl is an app available for Apple and Android that allows you to create animated videos.

There are many incredible features and options to create stunning and professional-looking videos without having the skills of a professional video editor.

Ripl includes pre-made templates you can start editing right away, and the option to share and schedule your videos on platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook directly from the app.

Cost: free with paid upgrade options.

Planoly

Have you ever seen an Instagram account and thought to yourself how do they manage to have such a cohesive and branded feed?

Chances are they’re probably using an app to plan that, because yes, there even exists an app to plan your Instagram feed.

So say goodbye to those stressful days trying to think and plan your Instagram feed post by post and let Planoly do the hard work.

Planoly allows you to upload your pics and actually place them in your grid before you post them so you can see how it will look.

But only that because this app also offers the possibility to schedule and post Instagram pictures right from the app.

Cost: free with paid upgrade options.

Canva

I swear by Canva. It has everything you need when it comes to designing graphics, branding and so much more.

Canva is a free online graphic design tool. You can use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, etc.

One of the great things about Canva is that the learning curve is much smaller when compared to softwares like Adobe illustrator while still giving you the possibility to create professional-looking graphics.

It has many cool features like mockups, fonts, branding kits, free stock image libraries, incredible-looking templates for literally anything you might want to design, etc.

But Canva doesn’t stop with the design features because you can even create content calendars and schedule and post images and graphics to Pinterest and Instagram directly from the app.

Cost: Free, with options to buy stock images and upgrade to use the branding features.

Buffer

If you are a content creator or use social media to promote your business, you might want to check this app called Buffer.

As beneficial as social media can be, the truth is that managing your account and content can be incredibly time-consuming, between the creation plan, planning, posting, and managing.

But here is where Buffer comes in.

Buffer is an app that helps you manage, schedule, organize, and post all your social media content in ONE place.

It is true that there are many tools out there that help you keep track and organize your social media content, but here is why Buffer might be the best choice for you:

• Can organize and plan content for nearly all social media platforms

• Easy to upload and edit the content on all applications

• Trusted by thousands of social media managers

• Desktop and mobile applications

Cost: Buffer is free for one profile per social media account. For multiple accounts, a $10 fee is charged.

Airtable

The 6th tool for entrepreneurs is called Airtable.

If you find it difficult to get organized and feel like your to-do lists, calendars, schedules… are all over the place then I highly suggest you use Airtable.

Airtable is an app available on desktop, App Store, and Google Play Store.

Benefits of Airtable:

• The platform is simple yet powerful.

• You can create to-do lists, editorial calendars, marketing strategies, and memos.

• There is no limit to the things you can organize and create

• Easy guides to follow

• Can share and assign content among members

Cost: free to use for solopreneurs and bloggers, however, you do need a premium membership if you are a bigger business.

Trello

Trello is a project management tool that will help you get organized with your business’s goals and projects.

The dashboard shows a board on which you can create lists filled with cards. When you open a card, you can add comments, upload files, create checklists, and more.

Trello is an incredibly versatile tool, so you can use it for many different types of things: to organize a specific project, write an ebook, create an email course, etc.

It really helps you to keep a bird’s-eye view on your projects as well as manage your progress.

Cost: Trello is free to use

Momentum

If you are looking for a tool to help you stay focused on your tasks throughout the day?

Momentum is a homepage replacement app designed to inspire you and keep you focused throughout your work day.

You can completely customize this homepage so that when you open your browser, Momentum greets you by name with an inspiring picture and quote.

I find Momentum immensely helpful when determining and completing my top priority of the day.

Every morning, I tell it what my focus for the day will be. And for the rest of the day, it reminds me of my commitment to complete that task every time I open a new tab.

This makes it much easier to stop wasting time on social media and getting distracted by other things.

Cost: Free to use

Strides Habit Tracker

If you are looking for a tool to help you keep track of your goals and intentions, then search no more, because I present to you Strides habit tracker.

Strides habit tracker is an app that will help you organize all of your goals as well as help you keep track of each one as you complete them.

Remember your goals from last year? Yes the ones you didn’t accomplish, well this is your opportunity to achieve them.

Benefits of using Strides Habit Tracker:

• Allows you to track any goal, whether it be financial, health, career, etc…

• Shows analytics/milestones

• Sends notifications to keep you accountable

• Quick and easy to use

• The Strides Habit Tracker is available on the desktop and App Store

Cost: Free of charge

Slack

Communication is key, and this element is highly important when running a successful business as well, especially if you are working with a team.

And this is where Slack comes in.

Slack is a beautiful chat app for teams and mastermind groups. Its simple and intuitive design is by far the nicest you’ll come across.

With this tool not only can chat and video chat when necessary but also collaborate with coworkers.

You can design specific slack channels for each department or client to make it easy to keep track of every important conversation or even direct message to one individual.

Slack also allows you to share files and to easily find messages, notifications, and files in your archive.

Everything is automatically synced on all your devices, and you can easily connect it to other apps, like WordPress or Skype.

Cost: free with paid upgrade options

Conclusion

Managing a business, especially when you are on your own can be stressful and sometimes even seem impossible, but the good news is that you don’t have to do everything on your own.

Here are the 10 life-changing tools for entrepreneurs you can use to make your life easier and focus on the things that matter the most to you:

• Zapier

• Slack

• Canva

• Trello

• Ripl

• Planely

• Buffer

• Airtable

• Momentum

• Strides Habit Tracker

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If you made it to the end of the article, thank you so much for investing your time in it. I hope the tips, tools, and exercises in it will help you increase your productivity, help you manage your business, and be able to dedicate your time to what truly matters to you and your mission.

Now, before we say goodbye I have one more question for you: What are your 3 biggest takeaways from the article? I´d love to read you in the comments!

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