5 Cloud-based tools to make freelancing easier
Cloud-based accounting software, such as Xero, is a key freelance tool, allowing you to get on with running your business while it automates invoicing and cash-flow monitoring, and provides real-time information to your accountant.
But it’s not just bookkeeping that can be done in the Cloud: there are lots of tools helping freelancers run their businesses more effectively and efficiently. Here’s our pick of the best SME Cloud software available:
Dropbox
With file-sharing engine Dropbox Business, companies can add freelancers into a shared pool of company info, or collaborate on and share project information instantly in a variety of formats, including Microsoft Office, audio and visual media file types.
Google Apps
Google Apps is an extensive work suite that expands out from a Gmail account. Here, you can create and share text, spreadsheet and presentation documents with all users contributing and discussing in real-time.
A relatively recent addition to the freelancing toolkit, Pocket enables universal bookmarking of helpful resources or webpages for offline viewing across all your devices, giving you the flexibility to work with or without Internet connection.
Evernote
Evernote stores and shares information, letting you save ideas or key details in a variety of formats across all device types, including:
- Microsoft Office
- Penultimate (drawing/visualisation app)
You can even scan business cards and Evernote will automatically save the contact details.
Trello
Trello is an online project management system that lets you flexibly interact with projects involving multiple people in different locations. Each person is given an avatar and moved through a defined process route until the project is complete.
If you’re a looking for advice on using Cloud-based accounting software for your business, contact our expert team today!
