Top 10 Apps Most Loved by Startups
Everyone knows that running a startup is no easy task. Not only are startup founders typically trying to bring a new product or service to market on a shoestring budget, but also are required to perform all functions related to running a business, including accounting, marketing, sales, admin work, human resources, etc. It’s a demanding, grueling endeavour, which is why only those entrepreneurs who are truly passionate and dedicated to their startup survive. Fortunately, we live in the age of the application (app), and there are plenty of apps out there designed specifically to give those running startups the leg up they so desperately need.
We’ve compiled a list of the Top 10 Apps most loved by startups. The first eight come courtesy of Inc. while the final two were chosen by Simply Laundry and our startup partners.
Slack
Slack is a messaging app for teams, but more than that, it’s a powerful collaboration tool. Its slogan, Be less busy, really says it all. At its most basic definition, Slack is a messaging system designed for work teams; however, calling it a messaging system is vastly simplifying what Slack can do for your team and how you work. The app truly acts as a collaboration tool that interacts with other apps and programs your team uses to keep discussions and documents organized together in one convenient place. For the entrepreneur who needs to be on top of his or her team and their progress at all times, Slack is a must.
Evernote
Evernote is the quintessential app for startups that rely on quick, organized access to large amounts of research, paperwork, or any other type of work-in-progress documents. The app keeps everything you need to ensure projects stay on-track in one convenient location that is easily accessible for team members.
Growth Geeks
Growth Geeks is where you will find all the talent you need to manage any aspect of marketing you can imagine – online advertising, social media, you name it! Thousands of talented freelancers are available to perform all the marketing tasks you need in order to ensure your business is seen by your target market, all for much less than hiring someone full-time to manage your marketing.
ExpenseBot
While CEOs of large corporations have the luxury of hiring assistants to handle day-to-day admin tasks, CEOs of startups are rarely so lucky. Startup entrepreneurs can easily get bogged down with tedious, yet necessary, admin tasks, taking them away from the real work that is driving their business. That’s where ExpenseBot comes in. This app makes it easy to keep track of expenses and even has time tracking capabilities to easily track billable hours and mileage.
ToDo
The name of this app pretty much speaks for itself: ToDo is the ultimate app for creating, and sticking to, your ‘to do’ list. A must-have for the entrepreneur who needs to stay organized and on top of business.
DavinciVirtual
Although not technically an app, Inc. included DavinciVirtual on its list due to the indispensible service it provides startups, and we agree. This service provides the benefits of a personal assistant – answering calls, setting appointments, etc. – through the convenience of a virtual platform and at a fraction of the cost of an actual admin assistant. For the entrepreneur who desperately needs admin help but isn’t in the financial position to hire someone on full-time, this service can be a lifesaver.
Trello
Trello is the ultimate in project management apps. Everything you need to ensure your project stays organized is easily stored and accessible. The app makes collaboration easy and really is the complete project management solution.
Audible
Ah, Audible. Perfect for the reader who never has any time to read! This easy-to-use app provides audio for all the books you want to read, but can never find time to. You can listen at the gym, in your car, or really whenever you have time, making it easy for those who are always busy to stay on top of the essential information they need to know.
Canva
Canva is an all-in-one design studio that makes creating professional quality marketing materials easy and quick, even for those with no design experience or talent. The app makes it easy to prepare engaging content for social media, print marketing, or anything else that needs a professional touch – all without the expense of a graphic designer.
Shopify
A list of top startup apps just wouldn’t be complete without mentioning Shopify, the go-to resource for e-commerce startups. For entrepreneurs looking to open an e-commerce website on a budget, Shopify is the answer. The app makes it easy to create professional, fully functional e-commerce websites in a matter of minutes. All the complex back-end management of payment processing is handled by Shopify, leaving entrepreneurs with nothing to do but what they do best – manage their business.
At Simply Laundry, we feel the pain that all co-founders and startups go thru. If you are a startup and would like your clothes to be dry cleaned or just wash and folded, you have come to the right place. We barely have enough time to do any chores, so let us take that load off your back!