It is hard to stay on top of the latest tech trends when new products and resources are coming out everyday. Many people become frustrated and overwhelmed with all of the options on the market. Below is a breakdown of five resources, provided by the San Diego IT consultants at Syndeo Communications, that everyone will be able to use as a team to streamline your business’ process and become more efficient overall.

1. Evernote – This website and app makes it easier to share notes and files among one another. Users are able to create a notebook with individual notes inside. They can then share their notebooks with other team members. This service provides each team with an easy way to work together. Applications on all devices are supported.
2. Prezi – With Prezi teams can take their presentations to the next level. This is a great tool for collaborating with others and receiving feedback. Users can also view their presentations offline, with no Wi-Fi connection necessary. The styles and features are endless. It is supported on windows and mac, and there are also iPad and iPhone apps available.
3. Doodle – This website streamlines the process of scheduling meetings among a team. The person planning the meeting creates a poll of different times and dates for the meeting or event. The team then gets invited to take a survey selecting what works best for them. The person who created the survey is then able to see which time and date works best for their group. There is an Android and iOS app for the website.
4. Basecamp – A project management website that is useful for long-term team based projects, Basecamp is the best option for a team looking to collaborate with each other. Users are also able to share files, have discussion in their group and assign tasks and due dates. There is also a calendar feature, which makes it easy to view upcoming deadlines.
5. GotoMeeting – This website provides an easy way to host virtual meetings. Users are able to join a meeting using the HD video conference feature. Meetings can also be recorded so that members who couldn’t attend can either watch or listen to the recorded audio. Meetings can be scheduled with invitations sent out through phone, email and instant messaging. Polls and surveys can also be taken to keep members engaged. GotoMeeting is supported on phones and tablets as well.

With so much technology available to streamline your business’ functions, don’t forget to support it. Make sure all important data is password protected and is backed up on a regular basis in the case of emergency or disaster. For more IT tips and tricks, or to learn about IT support for businesses in San Diego, call 760-650-3300 and schedule a complimentary consultation with Syndeo Communications today.