Tech Back In The Day
If you have read my Bio on this site, then you know that I have had several unsuccessful businesses. I’ve never been afraid of trying new things, especially new technology. Technology has become fully functional for regular folks like us (the non-techies). Don’t misunderstand that last line. There are still tech tools that are just too difficult to learn in a short amount of time. For all those tools that are easy to use, I am eternally grateful for whomever thought to solve the problem for the non-tech entrepreneurs.
No More Excuses, We’re Saved
So, yeah! Technology saved me. The abundance of online information has given us opportunities like never before. There are tons of free online products and services. There are tons of products and services that are easy to setup. I remember back in the day that you had to know a little html code to setup a fully functioning website. There were no facebook groups where you can ask questions and get real-time answers. You couldn’t google it and get answers or watch a how-to youtube video. If you were like me, then you couldn’t afford to pay someone to do it for you.
The reason for today’s post is to encourage those of you that are afraid of technology. I encourage you to find the platform, software, or service that will give you what you need without being a burden. Let technology save you too!
Tech Tools I Use Often
Dropbox – easily access files anywhere
Google Forms – create and send online forms where responses go to a spreadsheet
Hootsuite – schedule your social media post
Insightly – manage customer relations and projects
Mailchimp – email all my customers, clients, and leads for free
Paypal Here – take credit card payments with your cell phone
Google Voice – free phone number that comes right to your smartphone or landline
WordPress – the free (.com) or hosted version(.org); absolutely amazing for DIY websites
Have you used any of these tools? What tech tools do you find super easy for entrepreneurs?
