Whether you are just starting as a new business or have been running a business for years, it can never hurt to know the variety of products out there that can help run your business. Many signs straight up to Microsoft Office for the basics of word and excel but the world of Office is so much bigger. Here are a few different add-ons that can help make the business a breeze.
Visio
This handy application can turn your dull and daunting blocks of information into easy-to-follow diagrams that are visually engaging to your audience. Microsoft Visio is the ultimate tool to help you break down your information and allow for flow charts, brainstorm pages, and very readable floorplans that can be utilized by the whole team. Whether you are leading a presentation or pitching a renovation, Visio is an essential tool that will make your life easier.
Project Management
There can be nothing more difficult and stressful than organizing multiple projects with a team or on your own. Very rarely are the projects all due at the same time and many will have milestone deadlines to meet. This application allows you to incorporate all your projects into one place and allow you to see the big picture. It even allows you to share progress updates and information so that everyone is on the same page. Keep your management life simple with this app!
Sway
Much like a premium version of Powerpoint, Sway allows for the creation of visually striking and engaging presentations. It can create newsletters, presentations, and information pieces by gathering media from all sources allowing for a crisp and professional finish. This has been popular with businesses for their outreach and internal training documents. Get this added to Microsoft Office to streamline your output and ensure engaging content creation.
Yammer
Never has there been a more important time to be able to connect with multiple people in various places around the world, or host virtual events. Yammer gives you an easy way to do this. This app allows for a company to be able to connect with every member of their staff, allowing for check-ups, not only on their work but on their health and well-being. Work and praise can be shared both publicly and privately. As well as this, Yammer allows for a company to connect with their customers through their phones and laptops, easily and smoothly without the hassle of using various other apps.
Do I need these add-ons and applications?
Microsoft office is a tool that is used by thousands of businesses around the world, but few utilize the many extra applications out there. Instead of struggling to incorporate media into documents, apps like Sway can make these tasks both quicker and easier. There are so many out there, all with different uses and goals. Whilst, not every application or add-on will be suitable or useful for you, it is worth knowing what is on the market. Who knows, you may find a way to make your job ten times easier.
