In the following video, you learn about the best workforce management software in 2025, tools that help small businesses efficiently handle key tasks like scheduling, payroll, time tracking, and automation. Running a small business efficiently means mastering these areas, and the right tools save time, prevent mistakes, and keep everything running smoothly. Phil Palen from The Modern Boss shares the tools he uses daily in his own business to stay organized and productive.
Get insights on essential platforms for:
- Project management (like Notion, which also handles internal documentation and team collaboration, is free to start, and integrates with tools like Zapier and QuickBooks).
- Accounting (like Xero, which is great for sending invoices, tracking expenses, monitoring cash flow, automates bank reconciliations, and integrates with payroll and workforce management tools).
- Automation (like Zapier, which connects apps and automates repetitive tasks like sending emails or updating spreadsheets without code, saving hours of manual work).
- Payroll (like QuickBooks, which makes processing payroll for employees and contractors easy, handles tax calculations automatically, and integrates well with tools like Xero, Zapier, and Connect Team).
- Creating your online presence (like Wix, which makes building a website easy even with zero design experience, offers built-in tools like SEO and booking systems, and where team communication and hiring often begin).
You’ll also discover why Connect Team stands out as an essential tool and the best all-in-one workforce management solution for scheduling, time tracking, team communication, and daily operations. Its drag-and-drop scheduler, auto-assign, and copy-from-previous-week features make scheduling fast. Employees can swap shifts and request time off from the app. Time tracking includes GPS options and flags overtime, automatically logging hours into a digital timesheet ready to sync with payroll tools like QuickBooks. It has built-in chat and a news feed for announcements. Connect Team is particularly designed for businesses with mobile or deskless teams. It’s even free for up to 10 people, with a free trial for larger teams, making it budget-friendly and built for scale.
These tools help you save time, prevent mistakes, automate workflows, and keep everything running smoothly.
Ready to make your business more efficient in 2025? Watch the full video to see how these powerful tools work and find the perfect fit for your needs!
