The 27 Software Tools You Need for a Screen Printing Shop
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What software do you need for a screen printing shop? Here are 27 essential software tools to make running your screen printing business easier, faster, more fun, and more profitable.
ALL SOFTWARE MENTIONED LINKED BELOW:
PART 1: Management/Communication
If you think of “where the work in your shop happens,” you probably think of your production floor. That’s what these platforms and apps do: they’re where you actually work on your business.
If you think of “where the work in your shop happens,” you probably think of your production floor. That’s what these platforms and apps do: they’re where you actually work on your business.
Printavo
What it does: manages your screen printing, embroidery, DTG, or signage shop from anywhere on virtually any internet-connected computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet.
Where to get it: https://www.printavo.com
What it does: manages your screen printing, embroidery, DTG, or signage shop from anywhere on virtually any internet-connected computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet.
Where to get it: https://www.printavo.com
QuickBooks Online
What it does: manages accounting, taxes, expenses, and more
Where to get it: https://www.quickbooks.com
What it does: manages accounting, taxes, expenses, and more
Where to get it: https://www.quickbooks.com
Gusto
What it does: payroll, benefits, payroll taxes, time tracking and HR
Where to get it: https://www.gusto.com
What it does: payroll, benefits, payroll taxes, time tracking and HR
Where to get it: https://www.gusto.com
Indeed and Zip Recruiter
What it does: help you hire people to grow your business
Where to get it: https://www.indeed.com and https://www.ziprecruiter.com
What it does: help you hire people to grow your business
Where to get it: https://www.indeed.com and https://www.ziprecruiter.com
Lucid Chart
What it does: builds simple visual charts and workflow diagrams
Where to get it: https://www.lucidchart.com
What it does: builds simple visual charts and workflow diagrams
Where to get it: https://www.lucidchart.com
Asana
What it does: manages internal development and complex projects (like marketing, content, etc.)
Where to get it: https://www.asana.com
What it does: manages internal development and complex projects (like marketing, content, etc.)
Where to get it: https://www.asana.com
Ring Central
What it does: software for managing, setting up, recording, and tracking VOIP and phone calls
Where to get it: https://www.ringcentral.com
What it does: software for managing, setting up, recording, and tracking VOIP and phone calls
Where to get it: https://www.ringcentral.com
PART 2: Productivity
The right tools make all the difference. There are a glut of useful, affordable, and effective tools for becoming more productive. These apps and software provide valuable services and let you get more things done faster.
The right tools make all the difference. There are a glut of useful, affordable, and effective tools for becoming more productive. These apps and software provide valuable services and let you get more things done faster.
Gsuite
What it does: provides the best email inbox and a robust suite of apps and services to help you and your employees run your business
Where to get it: https://gsuite.google.com
What it does: provides the best email inbox and a robust suite of apps and services to help you and your employees run your business
Where to get it: https://gsuite.google.com
Frontapp
What it does: lets you share an email inbox in a highly transparent manner
Where to get it: https://www.frontapp.com
What it does: lets you share an email inbox in a highly transparent manner
Where to get it: https://www.frontapp.com
Signpost
What it does: generate reviews and positive feedback to Yelp, Google, Facebook, and other sources – while sending negative reviews directly to you
Where to get it: https://www.signpost.com
What it does: generate reviews and positive feedback to Yelp, Google, Facebook, and other sources – while sending negative reviews directly to you
Where to get it: https://www.signpost.com
Expensify
What it does: manages expenses and receipts for employee reimbursements.
Where to get it: https://www.expensify.com
What it does: manages expenses and receipts for employee reimbursements.
Where to get it: https://www.expensify.com
Zapier
What it does: connects multiple apps, websites, or online services.
Where to get it: https://www.zapier.com
What it does: connects multiple apps, websites, or online services.
Where to get it: https://www.zapier.com
Loom
What it does: records, edits, and shares videos (particularly for screen recordings, coaching, and training) quickly and easily
Where to get it: https://www.loom.com
What it does: records, edits, and shares videos (particularly for screen recordings, coaching, and training) quickly and easily
Where to get it: https://www.loom.com
Trainual
What it does: helps train your staff and even your customers by creating a step-by-step process
Where to get it: https://www.trainual.com
What it does: helps train your staff and even your customers by creating a step-by-step process
Where to get it: https://www.trainual.com
Calendly
What it does: lets customers, potential employee candidates, and anyone else choose a time for meetings that works for them – and you
Where to get it: https://www.calendly.com
What it does: lets customers, potential employee candidates, and anyone else choose a time for meetings that works for them – and you
Where to get it: https://www.calendly.com
Jotform/Typeform
What it does: puts forms onto your websites for things like quoting, inquires, and even helping contract shops get and place orders
Where to get it: https://www.jotform.com and https://www.typeform.com
What it does: puts forms onto your websites for things like quoting, inquires, and even helping contract shops get and place orders
Where to get it: https://www.jotform.com and https://www.typeform.com
PART 3: Marketing
From building websites to posting to social media to purchasing advertisements on the web, there are tons of apps and tools designed to make marketing a snap.
From building websites to posting to social media to purchasing advertisements on the web, there are tons of apps and tools designed to make marketing a snap.
SquareSpace
What it does: lets you make incredible custom websites easily.
Where to get it: https://www.squarespace.com
What it does: lets you make incredible custom websites easily.
Where to get it: https://www.squarespace.com
Canva
What it does: lets you create beautiful marketing materials on the fly.
Where to get it: https://www.canva.com
What it does: lets you create beautiful marketing materials on the fly.
Where to get it: https://www.canva.com
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