Productivity apps are great when they’re able to save entrepreneurs time. Time, after all, is money. Not all apps are created equal, however, and some are just a waste of time. There are some great free resources out there, though, that are there for entrepreneurs who want to take back some of their most valuable resources. Here are just a few for you to try out for the new year.

Slack

If you’re looking for a powerful communication app to keep your team engaged and productive, look no further than Slack, which has a totally free plan where you can create channels between different teams, share files, and have a consolidated instant messaging platform.

 

Desygner

A powerful graphic design tool where you can choose from a variety of pre-formatted templates. It even lets you download and use designs license-free in all your advertising and marketing materials under their free plan. For something, more brand-specific try a tool like https://businesscards.co/.

 

Evernote

A free app to help you organize your thoughts and take notes, Evernote has web plug-ins as well as a mobile app so you can have your notes synced across all your devices. The free version allows syncing on up to two devices, so you can use your laptop or tablet and phone, for example. It also provides up to 60 MB of new uploads every month, which isn’t a ton, but is enough if you use it occasionally. Get organized with Evernote!

G Suite

The Google suite of applications is a powerful free tool simply because of how much you can access with your Google account, and all for free. You get email, a calendar, Google drive, documents and spreadsheets, and a host of other apps all for free, and they rival the Microsoft Office suite of tools in terms of features. If you’re looking to get an all-in-one solution that’s web-based, you should try out the G Suite of products.

RescueTime

Sometimes, it’s easy to lose track of how much time you spend on the classic time-wasters like Facebook, Youtube, or other similar sites. RescueTime was created to help you keep track of all that wasted time, so you can truly be aware and take steps to get your time back. RescueTime Lite is the free version that gives you a weekly report and can be used across your devices. All you do is login and let the app do the rest.

Todoist

For the entrepreneur who benefits from lists, there is Todoist. The free version allows you to start and track 80 projects and add up to five users per project, so you’re not handling everything by yourself. Because let’s be real, you’re an entrepreneur and you don’t have time for that. Don’t let your personal or professional life fall behind when you can keep your to-do lists organized and coherent with Todoist.

Zapier

One of the buzz-words surrounding entrepreneurship these days is automation, as more powerful AI and computing allow more mundane tasks to be automated each and every day. If you’re looking to ride this wave to get some time back, check out Zapier, which can link to your other apps seamlessly to create Zaps, which are automated actions associated with a trigger. If someone registers for an event, for instance, Zapier can send them a welcome email and a reminder email without you ever having to worry about it.

Grammarly

Much more than a simple proofreading app, Grammarly is a free app that will process any written communications you have and look at not only grammar and spelling mistakes, but also readability and tone. Grammarly can tell you if your email sounds uncertain, friendly, or hostile, and it will help you re-write confusing sentences with the click of a button. If you struggle with writing coherent messages, Grammarly is a great app for you.