Building a business and hoisting it up for rapid growth is not easy. Thankfully, the evolution of technology is going the same direction and can easily take a business to high levels from ground zero. There now are plenty of software solutions which can render daily work easier as it automates a lot of the dreaded tasks. It is not recommended to begin using all of them at once; integrate each gradually and when necessary. Read on for 5 highly recommended applications designed to help you manage your business better and set it up for that rapid growth.

Slack is currently one of the most popular communication apps for businesses, and with good reason. When your team needs to kick off a project, hire a new employee, deploy some code, review a sales contract, finalize next year’s budget, measure an A/B test, plan your next office opening, to name a few, Slack will allow you to succeed in these tasks seamlessly. It is a single place for messaging, tools and files, great for helping everyone in your team save time and collaborate better.

Zello is a push-to-talk app for both mobile and PCs. It turns any smartphone into a functional walkie-talkie and may be installed on a desktop or laptop PC as well. Though better than a walkie-talkie, there is no limits to users, channels or uses. Zello supports group conversations and has a recording function. An enterprise version, ZelloWork, has additional management tools, privacy and security options.

Deputy is a mobile workforce management application for scheduling and tracking hourly employees. It supports open shifts and manages shift swaps. It has a Tasks feature that allows managers to leave instructions for one or more employees on a specific shift. Deputy also features an open API and add-on modules, which can make it a practical HR management hub ideal for small and medium-sized businesses.

Basecamp is a popular project management and team communication software. It is simple, easy to use, and flexible – Basecamp offers a variety of plug-in services. The app gets high ratings for its ability to handle images and artwork and to manage projects across multiple time zones. Basecamp combines all the tools project teams need in a single, straightforward package to manage projects and helps the team become more self-sufficient.

SyncUP DRIVE provides a new way to make your vehicles smarter. It basically turns your car into a WiFi hotspot where you can stream, call, and text on up to five devices. This vehicle-focused app lets you track driving behavior, preventive maintenance status, and vehicle tracking. SyncUP DRIVE integrates roadside assistance from Allstate® Motor Club

In this day and age when time is probably most valuable currency especially in running a business. Explore available solutions that are designed to save you and your team this valuable asset. Gauge if work management applications such as those mentioned above will spell positive ROIs for your business in any way. Mobile solutions’ main objective is to help make work easier for you and, hopefully, boost your business’ growth potential.