Every business the owner knows the importance of keeping the expenses of a business as low as possible. Saving on expenses means more profit...
Every business the owner knows the importance of keeping the expenses of a business as low as
possible. Saving on expenses means more profit. It is difficult to cut expenses and budgets without altering the company’s performance.
Free
Tools vs. Paid Tools
Google
Docs vs. Microsoft Word
Having the best word processor has been a war between these companies for quite some time. Many
people have used Microsoft Word since forever, however, Google docs have changed
the game totally.
Microsoft Word can not be purchased on its own and one would need to buy the
whole Microsoft 365 package. This includes a number of other programs like
PowerPoint, Outlook, One Note, Microsoft Excel, etc. Only once the whole package
has been bought, Microsoft Word is accessible. Usually, this can only be
installed on one computer, so if it is installed on a desktop, one would have
to bump-up the plan to be able to install it on a laptop as well. Microsoft has
made an online Word version, however not all the features are available and the
online program can not handle complex or large documents. Microsoft Word can
only be installed on OS X and Windows computers.
Google Docs does not have to be downloaded onto any device and can simply be accessed from a browser. One also does not have to purchase a suite of programs that are not going to be used. Google Docs can be accessed from any computer and browser. This includes MAC OSX, Windows, Chrome OS, and Linux. The Google Docs app is also available for Android and iOS devices. Google Docs is free for the average user and all the features are available. One only starts paying when the plan is upgraded for a more intricate business version.
Our winner: Google
Docs, as it is free and easily accessible.
Wave
vs. Sage
Accounting packages
are really important for any business's success. Choosing the right accounting
package can be quite daunting. Let's look at the free products from Wave vs.
the products from Sage.
Sage is a paid accounting tool that can cost between $14 - $30 per month. The features available on all plans are tracking sales taxes, unlimited invoicing, invoice customization, connecting the business bank account as well as managing and paying bills.
A wave is a free tool that offers all of those features and more. The extra features they have available is tracking of income and expenses, capturing and organizing receipts, unlimited estimates, adding of partners and accountants and collaborators, account approved reporting, payroll, and unlimited vendors and customers. They are also easy and quick to set up.
Winner: the free product Wave
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Logo Maker vs. Graphic Designers
When people think of free logo makers, one would think that the quality and uniqueness would be compromised. This is not the case with a free and quick logo maker one can save lots of time and money. The trick is, choosing the right tool.
Depending on the experience of the designer, making a logo through a graphic designer can be expensive and timely. They charge anything from $65 to $300 per hour. They do give companies variations of the logos and make sure that the quality is good and that the logo can be used on any application. They also ensure that the logo is sizable and can be altered.
TRUiC has brought out a great logo making tool. They have ample templates to choose from as well as custom made options. Business owners can put together their own logo in a few minutes. What's great about this tool is that the logo is downloadable in SVG format which makes it resizable without altering its quality. It is also downloadable in PNG format, which makes it possible to use on all websites and applications. The best part is, it's all for free. TRUiC offers advice and guidelines on how to design and choose a logo best for the company and brand.
Our winner: TRUiC’s
free logo maker.
Conclusion
Free tools do not
mean fewer features. Saving time and money can be the difference between losses
and profits when it comes to business.
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