Michael’s Picks
I am exited to share with you the biggest gems that I have discovered in the online app space
It must be noted that with ALL of these and any other cloud based solutions the old adage below applies more than ever
“Garbage In Garbage Out”
— GIGO
All the systems are only as effective as the information you feed them.
ACCOUNTING
Xero
Xero is the market leader in cloud accounting. With Xero you can not only integrate with a large amount of third party apps, it also allows you to automate many features right out of the box.
Automate with Phantombuster
This is a total game-changer!
Automate many tedious tasks.
Extract emails or search LinkedIn profiles?
Use this powerful, easy tool for data mining and automation.
Shiptheory
A must for anyone running e-commerce. This portal will automate the below:
Welcome to Starling Bank
I know it is unusual to add financial institutions to these lists, however, hear me out. This is a real bank that is app-based. So, no actual branches, however everything you need to achieve can be done via the app, including setting up an account. And if yes, it is a real bank including the government £85,000.00 Guarantee.
Best of all you can open an account directly from the app.
Oh! and don’t forget real-time Xero integration!!!
Start Your eCommerce
Want to run a shop with no inventory?
Oberlo can help you with that, by connecting your online store to a network of dropshippers.
All you have to do is pick items from their catalogue, and add them to your online store.
Sell items that are fulfilled by a third party, without your customers even noticing it.
Start Your Print Journey
Do you want to offer branded items on your site without managing a large stock? With Printful it's now possible.
Offer hundreds of items branded with your logo, from cups to pillows without spending a penny.
You only have to pay for the goods once they have been sold. There is no cash outlay required for any of them.
Shopify
Sell —everywhere
Use one platform to sell products to anyone, anywhere—online with your e-commerce store, online marketplaces, and social media, and in-person with point of sale.
Loom
Have you ever had to explain something on your computer to someone who is not next to you? Then Loom is for you.
Calendly
This platform allows visitors to book meetings with you directly from your website. It integrates with your calendar.
It prevents double bookings by checking your availability.
Pure Chat
Have you ever wanted to have your own chat interface on your website? With pure chat, it is as simple as 1-2-3 to install and get it running.
If being available 24/7 is not your cup of tea, with the built-in features you can set your schedule, as well as being able to add canned responses for convenience.
We Transfer
Do you need to send large files?
We Transfer does it with a couple of clicks.
Unleashed Software
This is a game-changer. If you have ever desired to have 100% visibility on your margins and stocks, this is the system for you. Unleashed is the leader in inventory management.
Here are some of the game-changing features it provides:
FULL traceability
Batch number Best Before Date Serial number
Business intelligence Unlike any business statistics.
Square Space
This platform is the easiest one I have encountered to create stunning functional websites.
Is a very intuitive graphical interface as well as great support, and for the sceptics, it offers a 2-week free trial, which requires no payment details.