{"id":2533,"date":"2019-03-26T17:31:46","date_gmt":"2019-03-26T21:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=2533"},"modified":"2019-03-26T17:32:21","modified_gmt":"2019-03-26T21:32:21","slug":"these-are-the-8-communication-tools-every-company-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/these-are-the-8-communication-tools-every-company-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"These Are the 8 Communication Tools Every Company Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Roughly $62 million dollars are lost by average-sized companies every year. Small companies can lose over $420,000 a year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Is this due to bad accounts practices or&nbsp;poor budgeting skills?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nope! This loss is due to something very simple: communication. And <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shrm.org\/resourcesandtools\/hr-topics\/behavioral-competencies\/communication\/pages\/the-cost-of-poor-communications.aspx\">poor communication<\/a> between employees and their employers results when there is a lack of communication tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We want you to have the most productive tools out there! Why? Having the right tools can help you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Increase profits<\/li><li>Increase efficiency<\/li><li>Increase productivity<\/li><li>Lessen confusion and stress<\/li><li>Create a workplace where employees feel supported<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Quite the reward for simply utilizing tools that are readily available right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So are you ready to&nbsp;start making some great changes? Read on for information on eight of the best communication tools out there!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eight Communication Tools of 2019<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the workplace becomes more and more collaborative, electronic internet-based tools have become foolproof.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let us define foolproof for those in the office environment: these tools are reliable and leave no opportunity for error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They&nbsp;ensure&nbsp;transparency while strengthening employee engagement. And they are in use by companies of all sizes. We have listed out eight tools that cover eight basic&nbsp;needs when running a business:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Project Management&nbsp;<\/li><li>External Communication<\/li><li>Design<\/li><li>Documentation<\/li><li>File Sharing&nbsp;<\/li><li>Organization<\/li><li>Knowledge Center<\/li><li>Internal Communication<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project Management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These  allow a business to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrike.com\/project-management-guide\/faq\/what-are-project-management-tools\/\">organize workflow<\/a>&nbsp;effectively and efficiently. Tools differ from company to company and can be used for free or can be purchased online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A collaborative tool that ensures <a href=\"https:\/\/fokoretail.com\/blog\/2018\/10\/03\/tech-consolidation\/\">in-store execution<\/a> and provides feedback in real time is Foko Retail. Used by brands like David&#8217;s Tea and Fabletics, its software uses a social platform to assign tasks and organize teams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">External Communication&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>External communication can be defined as businesses communicating with the public. Target audiences change and are dependent on the business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;public&#8221; can be anyone from stockholders and investors to all of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skype&nbsp;is a&nbsp;great tool for communicating information to a large group of people. It is used worldwide for business meetings and for making online presentations.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its extra features of screen sharing and messaging make it a cost-effective communication software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Design&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Logos, brand colors, fonts, imagery&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A business&#8217; design is such an integral part of creating a&nbsp;brand that stands out and is memorable to potential customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canva allows its designers to share their visual content simply with anyone. Team members can also leave their comments and&nbsp;suggestions on art shared with them.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are thousands of layouts to choose from and they also give you the ability to create your own templates!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documentation&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This can vary from payroll reports and bank statements to balance sheets and tax reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a company keeps its records straight, its owners can easily see where improvements need to be made. We find GoogleDocs easy to use and &#8211; for the savers at heart &#8211; free!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Better yet, an internet connection is not needed to use the app (simply select the offline mode). Edit and share away, whether your team is small or large!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">File Sharing&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A good file sharing service should allow a company to maintain its privacy and security while sharing large amounts of information on a daily basis.&nbsp;Files should be commonly accessible while being arranged in an organized manner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dropbox is a business favorite. It keeps your work safe while sending and receiving it all. A business account provides plenty of online storage space (1 terabyte to be exact).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is simple, powerful, and easy to use. It also comes with an unlimited recovery system and dedicated support staff on hand to help you out if needed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Organization&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizing a business contributes to&nbsp;its growth and helps keep track of its employees&#8217; most precious commodity &#8211; time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mind Meister allows users to do just about any amount of planning &#8211; organize meetings, plan projects, even create custom mind maps!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A neat feature:&nbsp;a user can share their mind maps with those on their teams. This creates a collaborative yet organized workflow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knowledge Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a reliable and extensive pool of knowledge allows a business to develop successfully. When it is easily accessible, employees know where to go when they have questions or suggestions regarding their work\/processes. Clients can also log in for assistance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud-based technology that is simple to navigate, is compatible with various devices and seamlessly integrates with other tools?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sound too good to be true? Look no further than Bloomfire. With its multiple features and easy structure, it is a great option for businesses small or large.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Internal Communication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getvoip.com\/blog\/2015\/11\/09\/survey-americans-are-bored-at-their-jobs\/\">45.5% of workers<\/a>&nbsp;are bored at their job here in the United States. Yes, that is almost half of all the workers in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies are now coming to realize that mundane work experience lessens productivity.  is part of having a happy and busy staff at hand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A less-known piece of communication software is Yammer. Available on all devices and part of the Office 365 package, this is a powerful tool to use. It can boost communication in any work environment and helps employees feel more connected to each other.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Things to Keep in Mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The market is full of communication tools that have been created specifically for businesses. There are so many options out there, so don&#8217;t rush into a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, sit down with your team and discuss what is best for your workplace environment. Sign up for free trials when possible and only commit to a tool when you start seeing the benefits&nbsp;come in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Change can be a scary thing to implement.&nbsp;However, open communication can lead to your best performance yet as a company so don&#8217;t hold back! Let the collaboration begin!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more helpful tips and tricks regarding running a business, be sure to check out our blog!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Roughly $62 million dollars are lost by average-sized companies every year. Small companies can lose over $420,000 a year.&nbsp; Is this due to bad accounts practices or&nbsp;poor budgeting skills?&nbsp; Nope! This loss is due to something very simple: communication. 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