Every new startup aims to achieve success by keeping startup costs as low as possible while also ensuring the business remains focused and efficient. Some expenses are unavoidable, but numerous resources are available today to help founders reduce operational costs. Grants, subsidies, and online apps can help startups not only reduce costs but also save time and get organized. We surveyed some startups in our network on the tools and apps they use the most. Here’s what they said:

Top 5 Tools Used by Startups

1. Google Workspace

Previously known as Google Suite, Google Workspace includes all-in-one cloud-based office tools you most likely use and love such as: Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Slides, Meet, Calendar. Google Workspace offers solutions for individuals, businesses, enterprises, developers, educators, and non-profits. According to Google’s 2021 Year In Review, Google Workspace grew to more than 3 billion users globally.

2. Slack

Slack is an online messaging app utilized by businesses and communities that aims to help keep people in communication. Users can divide themselves into teams and create channels to discuss specific topics or projects. Slack can be used on mobile or desktop, allows users to send and quickly search through chats, send and save attachments, and much more.

3. Zoom

Zoom is a cloud-based video communications app headquartered in San Jose, California. By now The app became a crucial tool used by businesses and communities during the pandemic. As of July 2021, Zoom has 504,900 customers and 300 million daily meeting participants. Santa Cruz Works members receive FREE Enterprise-level Zoom with Video Webinar.

4. Trello

Trello is a web based project management tool. With Trello, you can create Kanban boards to organize tasks individually or with your team. Trello has over 4.75 million users and is used by 2,000,000 teams worldwide including Google, Zoom, Visa, Coinbase, and more.

5. Quickbooks

Quickbooks is an accounting software package developed and marketed by Intuit. Quickbooks helps users and business owners track income and expenses, organize and track receipts, manage cash flow, and more depending on the subscription type. Quickbooks has several online plan options as well as a Desktop Pro plus version.

We also asked startups what apps, tools, or subjects they would like to learn more about. These were the responses we received:

LinkedIn jobs

Zendesk
Mailchimp
Airtable
Grants and alternative sources of funding
How to best approach Angels and VC’s

Notion
Loom
Miro
Hotjar
Google Analytics
AngelList

We Want to Hear From You

Do you use any of these tools? What tools would you like to learn more about? Comment below, on our socials, or email us and let us know and we’ll host a clinic on it in the near future!

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