Technology & Tools
5 Essential Apps Every Small Business Owner Should Use
Updated August 31, 2025 · 3 min read
The right tools save time and reduce stress. Start with these five:
- Trello / Asana — Visual project tracking.
- Canva — Quick graphics for social and print.
- QuickBooks — Streamlined bookkeeping & taxes.
- Mailchimp — Automated email campaigns.
- Square — POS and payments anywhere.
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Technology & Tools
5 Essential Apps Every Small Business Owner Should Use
Updated · 3 min read
The right tools save time and reduce stress. Start with these five:
- Trello / Asana: Visual project tracking for teams and solo owners.
- Canva: Create social graphics, flyers, and menus fast.
- QuickBooks: Keep bookkeeping and taxes organized.
- Mailchimp: Build simple, automated email campaigns.
- Square: Take payments anywhere with integrated POS.
How to choose
Adopt one tool at a time. If it saves you at least an hour a week, keep it. If not, try an alternative.
