In certain respects, running a business is easier than ever. This is due, in large part, to the amount of software solutions available. There are so many products on the market which can streamline various aspects of a company.

Back in the day, you might have spent hours, days, or even weeks trying to complete a task which can now be completed in a matter of minutes. With so many solutions on the market, selecting the best software packages for your business can be a tricky process. For a spot of assistance, read on for five pieces of software that every business should deem necessary.

1. Microsoft Office 2019

It’s a tried-and-tested bit of kit, but Microsoft Office still stands ahead of the class as the best software of its kind. Office 2019 doesn’t exactly stray too far from the formula of previous editions, which makes it easy to adopt without having to suffer a steep learning curve.

While other software packages match the general functions of the likes of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Microsoft Office 2019 has one significant advantage over the competition: the ability to share documents. With the assistance of Office 365, a Microsoft subscription service, you have the ability to store those Word, Excel or PowerPoint documents in the cloud. Not only that, but you can invite other users to view, edit and enhance the documents.

2. Adobe Creative Cloud

At this point, you might be asking the question: ‘Is a design-focused software package really something every business needs?’ The initial thought process may consider the software only being valid for, say, a graphic design agency or video production company.

However, design is an important facet of every business – especially in this day and age where you’re attempting to stand out from the congested social media crowd. The best way to do this: with eye-catching images and videos.

As Adobe Creative Cloud incorporates industry-leading design software – including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro – it is the best package on the market. Sadly, it does come at a cost – literally. To reduce the price and ensure your budget stretches further, consider a software reseller for your Adobe programs.

3. Quickbooks

Quickbooks, a specialist accounting software developed by Intuit, is arguably the best way to streamline the financial side of your business.

There’s one big reason why this is the case: versatility. Not only can you keep all sales and expenses in one place, but Quickbooks also allows you to track daily transactions, create invoices, check inventory, pay bills, and so much more. You can even use the software to help with filing your taxes.

4. Slack

You might think of Skype as being the best tool for communicating with your team and clients, but there’s another contender in the form of Slack.

For the uninitiated, Slack is regarded in some circles as the best instant messaging tool available for small businesses. As well as being able to send messages – complete with emojis – Slack allows you to organize team members into specific departments, share files, make video calls, and integrate with over 1,500 other apps.