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Time-Saving Apps for Freelancers

Braintrust Technology Foundation
Braintrust Technology Foundation

Contributor to Braintrust, the first decentralized talent network.

Time is one of our most valuable assets in the modern world. We seem to never have enough of it and are constantly looking for more. Fortunately, we have access to the best technological solutions that both facilitate our work and everyday matters.

Our phones have the power to steal our time, make us less productive, or help us get the most out of every day. We are all about using technological innovations to help us stay as efficient as possible. Working as a distributed team here at Braintrust, we rely on various applications and software to collaborate across departments and eliminate distractions. 

As we are actively looking for ways to help us complete tasks swiftly and more efficiently, we wanted to share with you tools that will help you increase your productivity, save you time, and simplify projects.

 

Client Management Apps

Bonsai. Put your freelancing on autopilot with Hello Bonsai, an all-in-one freelancing CRM solution helping freelancers to streamline and automate their day-to-day “hidden work.” It comes with loads of features which enable proposals, contracts, time tracking, invoicing and payments, expenses and reporting, etc.

Keap. Keap is an all-in-one CRM software helping freelancers and small businesses to manage and optimize workflows such as customer life cycle, marketing automation, lead generation, and e-commerce. This sales and marketing automation software will help you consistently win more business.

 

Time Management + Productivity Apps

Freedom. Did you know it takes an average of 23 minutes to regain focus after a distraction? Freedom app will help you eliminate distractions and focus on projects that need to get done. Thanks to the Freedom app, you can block or set restrictions on any websites and apps you wish. Fewer distractions will help you stay on task and be more productive. Start building new good habits today!

Focus Keeper. Focus Keeper will help you beat burnout and increase your productivity using the Pomodoro timer concept, one of the easiest ways to track your workflow. The goal is to work for shorter focused amounts of time, followed by brief breaks. 

Evernote. Evernote is a popular and one of the best tools for storing information that you come across on the web. Have you stumbled across a website or a video that might come in handy later? Evernote lets you save any content and synchronize your information between multiple devices. This application is super user friendly and easy to use. 

 

Finance & Budget Management Apps

Xero. Xero makes accounting easy and affordable for freelancers and small business owners. Xero app offers on-the-go features such as bank reconciliation, invoicing, and employee time management. 

Expensify. Handle your expense reports with Expensify, a receipt tracking app. Thanks to SmartScan, this expense management app lets users snap photos of their receipts while automatically transcribing all the important details. 

Mint. Mint is a free money manager and a financial tracker app. This app is great for tracking daily transactions to make sure it aligns with your set priorities and budget. Mint sends you reminders that let you know when bills are due, what you owe, and what you can afford to pay based on the funds you have available. Mint also tracks your habits and gives you personalized advice to gain more control over your spending. 

Albert. Looking to take the math out of budgeting? Look no further. Albert uses powerful technology to automate your finances, with a team of human experts to guide you as you go. Once you connect your financial accounts to the app, Albert analyzes your income, spending, budget, and overall financial health. It uses proprietary algorithms to decide how much you can safely save each month, then automatically transfers that money into Albert Savings, which lives directly in the app.

 

Project Management Apps

Jira. Jira is a project management tool for agile teams in every industry. It is a great motivational tool that facilitates independent and team work. With Jira, you can approve tasks, create teams for each client, and organize projects. 

Asana. Asana is a work management platform that helps users increase productivity and stay focused on their goals, projects, and tasks. Thanks to Asana, you can present innovative ideas and share your knowledge with others. Whether you are working on creating a website or building a mobile app, Asana is an excellent tool for managing group projects. 

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