Business applications are software programs that companies use to meet their specific requirements, i.e. leave filing software for HR departments or inventory management software for B2B retail companies. The software can be developed in-house or purchased off the shelves (so-called “off-the-shelf” solutions).

These software applications can boost the efficiency of your employees increase communication between teams and departments and permit more remote work. They also automate manual tasks, removing the requirement to complete manual tasks in the future and freeing your workforce to focus on more strategic initiatives.

There are a variety of business software ranging from customer relationship management software that enables you to manage client queries, requests and issues better, to accounting software that can help to improve your bookkeeping and financial reporting processes more efficient. Project management software is an important business application that helps your teams organize and track projects. Collaboration and communication apps are another important category of business applications that allow employees to remain connected while on the move.

You must always think about which software you will need to use regardless of your business’s needs. Off-the-shelf products are widely advertised which makes it difficult to gain an edge with them. Custom-built software is more flexible and can adapt to the needs of your company’s needs because it’s designed around the specific processes of your business. Involving your employees in the creation of the application also increases the chances that they’ll accept click it after it is launched.