10 Automation Tools for Increased Productivity
We're all looking for ways to work smarter, not harder. One of the best ways businesses can improve efficiency and free up employees' time is through task automation. Manual, repetitive tasks sap productivity and open opportunities for errors.?
Thankfully, advances in technology have given rise to powerful task automation tools that can take over these mundane processes.
In this newsletter, we will explore 10 top-rated task automation tools and how they can benefit your organization.
Now, let's dive into the top 10 task automation tools:
Makes any work software easier to use by adding automated guides within the apps themselves. Guides can complete repetitive tasks for you with a click, like filling out a form or sending standard emails. Great for onboarding new hires too.
Connects hundreds of apps you probably already use, like Gmail, Dropbox, Salesforce, etc. Lets you set up "Zaps" to automatically copy or move info between apps. For example, a new contact in your email could trigger a new customer file in Salesforce. Makes sharing data seamless.
Microsoft's visual tool for setting up "if this, then that" automated workflows without coding. Trigger actions based on dates, new files, approving forms, etc. Can gather data from many sources and distribute it where needed. Works very well if you use Outlook, Word, and Excel already.
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Teaches software robots your computer steps so they can repeat tasks for you 24/7. Whether filling out a long form 100 times or standardizing report creation, robots free up your time on repetitive digital jobs. Large companies use it across departments globally.
Connects all your business software like a digital switchboard. Moves data between systems with no manual in-between steps. A common use is processing invoices - scan goes to one app, data extracted, and fills out other. Simple and powerful for orchestrating processes.
Set up automatic sales routines completely within your Salesforce account, no extra programs. Things like welcome emails, update reminders, and opportunities alerts keep sales moving smoothly without manual steps in between.
?Think of this as an always-on coworker who handles routine data processing. Frees up human staff for creative problem-solving. Can extract info from PDFs, update databases from APIs, and generate reports on schedules. Trusted by very large global businesses.
Creates approval workflows, tracks projects, and manages documentation through a visual interface that requires no coding skills.
Standardizes multi-step business procedures like expense reports or new hire onboarding through automated workflows that include approvals and version control.
offers a more powerful online spreadsheet along with tools to design workflows for coordinating tasks across various teams like customer service, events, or vendor management.