2020 has proven to be an interesting year. You had to find a balance between home, work, and virtual schooling. I want to make 2021 easier for you. I put together a list of 5 resources you can use to simplify your business tasks.
Simplify your Instagram and Pinterest Posting
Sometimes your brain is so scattered that it’s hard to remember what to do and where to post and what time to post etc. It seems easier to stick to what you know, instead of finding new ways to do the same tasks. You get my point. I mentioned Tailwind before, but it is quickly becoming one of my favorite tools. I not only use it to automate posts for the charities that I manage, but I use it to automate all of my Instagram posts for my earring business. On Sundays, I upload my post for the week and schedule them. I use the hashtag generator to maximize my post hashtags. You can let Tailwind decide the custom times, or set your own times and number of post you want to schedule per day. If you want to try Tailwind for yourself, you can sign up for a trial account. Click here to check out my latest video tutorial on how to use Tailwind for your business.
Simplify your FaceBook Group Posting
I just recently found about this tool while helping one of my good friends find a solution. Pilot Poster is a Facebook group auto poster. You can post to any Facebook groups that you are a part of. It’s designed to help you save time and help you engage your target audience on Facebook.
Simplify your Graphics Creating Process
Even though I have experience in PhotoShop, I like to use Canva to not only create graphics for my blog but also create graphics for all of my social media posts and profiles. You can create carousels, animated graphics, workbooks, and more I just recently used the Canva app on my phone to create Instagram story graphics. You don’t have to be a graphic design guru to use it. Their templates make creating graphics easy.
Simplify your Photos
Have you seen those IG feeds or blogs that make you wonder if people have a personal photographer on staff? More than likely they use stock photos to the fullest. I personally use a lot of stock photos when I write my poetry. I can always find the perfect picture that communicates the words I’ve written.
Simplify your Forms
When I first started my business, Microsoft Word was my favorite way to email quotes, and forms to my client. I started using Gravity Forms when I needed a beautiful form to collect client information and to create workbooks and worksheets. No more save as for me. When my clients fill out a form, the responses are stored in a database and also sent to my inbox.
Conclusion
There are many other options, but these are my go-to problem solvers. Are there any tools that you use that can be added to this list? Comment below and let me know. If you need more assistance with finding ways to simplify your business tasks, feel free to reach out.