As a small business, there is a good chance you have to manage projects and people that are not always located in one area. So how do you manage these projects and off location employees while still having the capacity to share updates, documents, and assign tasks?
Project management solutions
Conveniently enough, many project management tools can be found that make handling all of these things easier. Using these tools will help your small business in coordinating projects and keeping employees and clients informed. Here are a few available options:
Basecamp
Many entrepreneurs use this tool for project management solutions. Basecamp creates a platform to regulate your small business projects: share materials, communicate with coworkers, assign tasks, and set up project calendars. Basecamp’s client access allows clients to monitor and comment on the progress of their projects.
Quickbase
From the creators of Inuit, Quickbase is fairly similar to Basecamp with its capability to serve both large and small businesses. It features a simple and easy to use interface.
Huddle
For the more creative projects, like marketing and advertising, Huddle is perfect. Certainly one of this tool’s perks is its live-conferencing tool. If you need to assemble the team in a quick and easy fashion, this tool allows you to, regardless of where your team members might be.
Deskaway
DeskAway is a good tool for giving you an instant snapshot of the progress that’s been made on a project. After analyzing this progress, you can use DeskAway to deliver quick messages to team members to either congratulate them on their work or to ask for changes or updates. DeskAway also gives you the ability to create and post to a blog designed specifically for your current project.
There are many other choices for project management tools, each with their own benefits for individual businesses. Make sure you look for the one that will help your business manage your projects and personnel the best.
