Apr 24, 2014

Whenever I join a new team, or start a new project, I really like to ensure good-process is in place.

Having just joined Hiilite I got a chance to play with some great new tools. Some make really good sense, and others will make sense after I start using the religiously. I will post updates as I go.

Producteev – Task Management Software (Web and Desktop)

This is a great tool for tracking and assigning tasks.

Producteev Pros:

Ability to share tasks with a team
Reminders
Labels

Producteev Cons:

Cannot assign sub-tasks to people

https://producteev.com/

Toggl – Time Tracking Software (Web and Desktop)

This is an awesome tool for keeping track of billable tasks. Heck, it is even really good at timing tasks like this. I started this blog post 4 minutes and 16 seconds ago and will know exactly how long it takes me to write a quick update.

I just downloaded the desktop app, and will write a brief review later.

Toggl Pros:

– Super easy

– Super quick

– Continues even if you close down your browser window

https://www.toggl.com/

Waveapps

waveapps

For those of us on Macs that have been using Parallels or VM Ware to virtualize Windows, just to run Simply Accounting or Quickbooks.

Waveapps Pros:

Web based
Integrates with a bunch of other systems
Fairly easy to understand
Complete accounting package

Waveapps Cons:

Does not do recurring automatic payments (this is a big fail)

https://www.waveapps.com/

About the Author

His focus is on creating the best possible content, with the most intuitive interface, and completing every project he has undertaken. Computer engineer by trade, he took an interesting path to get to Kelowna. He has worked with many start-ups, large companies and government institutions all over the world (Vancouver, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, London, Cologne and Maastricht.) From military research for the German Ministry of Defence on an aerial-mounted synthetic aperture radar, to local small business, Will has worked with organizations of all shapes, sizes and colours. Along with his Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from Simon Fraser University in Vancouver, Canada, Will has a diploma in Computer Networking, and many industry certifications, including A+, Network+ and MCSE. Quote: I just want to create.