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  • LinkedIn Local Lagos 4.0 set to hold hangout this June

    LinkedIn Local Lagos 4.0 set to hold hangout this June

    The fourth edition of the LinkedIn Local Lagos hangout will be held on June 15, 2024. According to the organisers, it is set to be bigger and better. 

    LinkedIn Local events are spontaneous gatherings arranged by LinkedIn users worldwide. They offer a chance to network, foster community, discuss business trends, and exchange LinkedIn best practices.

    Speakers at LinkedIn Local Lagos 4.0

    At LinkedIn Local-Lagos 4.0, George Onafowokan, Managing Director of COLEMAN WIRES AND CABLES, will give a speech. He is a renowned motivational speaker, business analyst, and experienced entrepreneur.

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    Goodness “Ada” Armstrong is another speaker at the function. She is an ecosystem builder, talent investor, and advisor on HR and culture for startups. Goodness is the creator of CAREERSPACE Africa. She is intensely interested in developing talent, matching talented people with opportunities, and assisting businesses in creating exceptional workplace environments. Goodness is scheduled to talk at the career panel. 

    The event’s moderators are Yemi Faseun, a business executive with expertise in multiple sectors and functions and Gbenga Adigun, co-founder and CEO of Scrella. 

    Since 2017, LinkedIn Local Lagos has been the largest gathering for Lagos-based LinkedIn users to network. Business executives and seasoned professionals network, learn and participate in conversations. 

    Before the COVID-19 pandemic 2019, the event’s second edition brought together over 500 LinkedIn users at Civic Centre, Victoria Island, including entrepreneurs, top executives, and business leaders. 

    How to be involved

    For as little as ₦300,000, LinkedIn Local is looking for exhibitors who are prepared to showcase their business to over a thousand professionals at the largest LinkedIn Local event in Lagos. For additional information on the booth and related arrangements, please call +2348169418325.

    LinkedIn Local-Lagos is also seeking dynamic people to become part of their incredible volunteer team. The following areas require volunteers: crowd management, communication, ushering, and event decoration. You can use your enthusiasm and abilities as a volunteer to help make LinkedIn Local-Lagos 4.0 a success. 

    Read also: LinkedIn moves to boost revenue with AI-assisted content creation

    Prize to be won at LinkedIn Local Lagos 4.0

    The launch of the LLL Entrepreneurship Fund by Renda Africa, which aims to advance applicants’ businesses at the event, is a highlight of the occasion. Three worthy companies will get a million Naira each from Renda Africa at LinkedIn Local Lagos 4.0. 

    To be eligible for the cash award, a business must meet the following requirements: (1) must be registered for at least a year; (2) have a CAC document; (3) attend the LLL 4.0 event (4) have a LinkedIn page or account; and (5) Write an essay in 300 words or less how this money will affect their company.

  • WFF Startup Innovation Awards opens for agri-food companies

    WFF Startup Innovation Awards opens for agri-food companies

    Startups in the African agri-food sector are encouraged to apply for the World Food Forum WFF Startup Innovation Awards, an international competition that aims to recognise and reward entrepreneurs and innovators using technology to drive the long-term improvement of food production and distribution systems.

    With the help of XTC, the World Food Forum (WFF) Startup Innovation Awards can recognise and reward young entrepreneurs who are revolutionising critical agri-food systems by developing ground-breaking new technologies and products.

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    What WFF offers

    The finalists will have the opportunity to win a total of $30,000 in prizes, as well as a travel stipend to attend the flagship event in Rome, worldwide recognition, the chance to raise funds, connections with international organisations, and enrollment in WFF startup accelerator programmes to help them scale their groundbreaking ideas and innovations.

    You can submit your application until June 8th; the programme will begin in October.

    Winners of the WFF Startup Innovation Awards will receive $30,000 in addition to providing them with a variety of benefits, including airfare to Rome for the finals, international recognition, opportunities to raise funds, connections to influential figures in government, business, and technology, and access to WFF startup accelerator programmes to help them expand their groundbreaking ideas and innovations.

    At World Food Day, October 16, the World Food Forum will host its flagship event, where eight startups from each of the four categories will compete for the Startup Innovation Awards Finals. During the event, judges will choose one winner from each category and one overall winner, the WFF Startup Innovation of the Year Award.

    What WFF Startup aims to achieve

    To end world hunger and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, the World Food Forum (WFF) launched the Extreme Tech Challenge (XTC) Startup Innovation Awards as a worldwide startup competition to recognise and reward entrepreneurs and innovators who are using technology to drive the sustainable transformation of agrifood systems.

    These awards are made possible through a partnership with XTC, the biggest startup competition for entrepreneurs solving global problems. They aim to recognise and support the next generation of entrepreneurs who will create innovations and technologies to help the planet and the vital agrifood systems.

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    The World Food Festival Startup Innovation Awards are being judged by a group of dedicated entrepreneurs, innovators, and specialists in agrifood systems worldwide.

    Technological and digital innovations will significantly influence the future of our food. We must discover fresh, practical, inventive, and inclusive answers to our agrifood systems’ enormous problems. We must also ensure that these solutions consider the interconnectedness and complexity of the world’s agrifood systems.

    The World Food Forum’s Startup Innovation Awards are a way to recognise and support the most promising new businesses in one of four areas that have the potential to revolutionise the way food is produced and distributed.

  • NITDA, KAOUN plans to launch GITEX Nigeria

    NITDA, KAOUN plans to launch GITEX Nigeria

    In collaboration, GITEX, estimated to generate $25 million, was brought to Nigeria on Thursday by KAOUN International and the National Information Technology Development Agency of Nigeria.

    During the ongoing GITEX Africa in Morocco, the Director General of NITDA, Kashifu Abdullahi, and the CEO of KAOUN International, Trixie LohMirmand, signed the Memorandum of Understanding. 

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    Benefits of GITEX to Nigeria

    According to Abdullahi, holding GITEX in Nigeria would be a massive step for the country in terms of attracting investment and commerce. 

    He predicted that the event could bring in $25 million in only a few short days. Abdulahi has clarified that Nigeria can export its technology to the world after acquiring this platform. Moreover, he promised visitors that they would visit Nigeria to experience its many wonders. Envision a scenario where 20,000 to 50,000 individuals visit Nigeria and spend $500 or more apiece. 

    In a few days, that amount will probably exceed $25 million. GITEX Global and GITEX Africa are both organised by KAOUN International, which will spearhead the effort in Nigeria. 

    Starting past Wednesday and continuing until Friday, GITEX Africa showcased a wide range of innovative companies and startups, together with over 350 influential investors, 600 conference speakers, and involvement from 100 government bodies. 

    Accelerating trade and economic diversification while boosting productivity in important areas utilising technology was declared by the NITDA’s Director General as the agency’s goal. Abdullahi said the nation can drive economic growth and development by utilising IT to increase productivity in other industries. 

    Gitex Nigeria is a once-in-a-lifetime chance for Nigeria to display its state-of-the-art technologies to the world, opening doors to international trade and luring investors looking to make a killing. Abdullahi took great pride in the fact that NITDA had no intention of bringing GITEX to other countries. 

    He says their goal is to implement a novel formula that aligns with Nigeria’s national policy. You can’t trade in isolation, says Abdullahi, and President Tinubu is quite vocal about the need to diversify the economy. He informed them that the president had ordered them to assist with some aspects of the diversification effort.

    Read also: Nigeria to host GITEX Africa 2025 – the continent largest tech show

    GITEX will foster Growth and Innovation – LohMirmand

    Trixie LohMirmand, the Executive Vice President of the Dubai World Trade Centre, enthusiastically welcomed the relationship. To help Nigerian startups explore the potential in artificial intelligence (AI), financial technology (fintech), and healthcare (health-tech), she stressed the importance of increasing their involvement in GITEX events. 

    According to LohMirmand, this effort would help Nigeria’s tech strategy by introducing local businesses to regional and international platforms. This will encourage innovation and growth in the country.

  • Accelerate Africa launches Investor Portal

    Accelerate Africa launches Investor Portal

    Accelerate Africa (AA) introduced an investor portal on Friday. The goal of this portal is to make it easy for investors to find all the startups that have taken part in AA’s programmes. The Chief Technology Officer of Future Africa, Ismail Olasunkanmi, disclosed this on his LinkedIn page.

    Accelerate Africa, with headquarters in Yaounde, Cameroon, is an organisation that advises, coaches, and mentors start-ups to solve Africa’s biggest challenges. 

    Now, registered investors can sort startups by cohorts and other criteria. They can also access detailed information about each startup, including pitch decks, demo day presentations, founder details, valuation, fundraising amounts, and more.

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    The portal also syncs the founders’ and investors’ calendars so that investors can schedule private meetings. Additionally, investors can show interest in a startup by emailing the company’s founders and investors, which can start a dialogue between the two parties.

    Why Accelerate Africa came to being

    Accelerate Africa (A2) is an initiative by Future Africa to create a community of carefully selected African founders who will support one another as they work through the five pillars of business transformation: business development, product development, storytelling, fundraising, and team building.

    This includes dinners with other successful African entrepreneurs, one-on-one sessions with founders who have graduated from top global tech accelerators, a virtual demo day with investors from all over the world, cocktails to network with prospective corporate partners and clients, and strategic follow-on funding from Future Africa and other venture capital firms that are part of our Future Africa Collective.

    The investment into Accelerate Africa

    Future Africa has achieved industry-leading returns and impact through its first two funds, which invested over $10 million into 101 portfolio companies across 10 African countries. The total value of follow-on funding is over $1 billion. Through five secondary exits, they have achieved liquidity and returned more than $9 million to the investors.

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    The Accelerate Africa Programme scaled up with the help of Prosper Africa, a US government programme aimed at boosting U.S.-African trade and investment. 

    Prosper Africa pledged $170 million in December 2022 at the U.S.-Africa Leaders’ Summit to stimulate an extra $2 billion in U.S. investment in Africa and U.S. exports from Africa. This pledge includes five new collaborations between Prosper Africa and African fund managers, which will pool private funds to support entrepreneurialism and innovation in Africa. Among the five grantees were Future Africa, Altree Capital, ThirdWay Partners, Okavango Capital, and Endeavour South Africa.

  • Jumia Nigeria opens new warehouse, 600 more Jobs

    Jumia Nigeria opens new warehouse, 600 more Jobs

    Jumia, a prominent e-commerce platform in Nigeria, officially inaugurated its new integrated warehouse and logistics network facility in Lagos.

    Sunil Natraj, CEO of Jumia Nigeria, thanked the Nigerian people—especially their partners, suppliers, and advertisers—during his welcome address. Nigeria was hailed as Jumia’s “home” and “main bedroom” as he emphasised the country’s potential.

    Read also: Jumia Nigeria to expand, consolidate-warehouses into one depot

    Why Jumia’s launch is impressive

    According to Natraj, Jumia invests heavily in its supply chain to make it more agile, quick, and proactive. Thanks to the new warehouse in Isolo, Lagos, which spans over 30,000 square metres and has 17,000 square metres of covered storage, Jumia will be able to expand its operations and provide every Nigerian with a broader selection of affordable products.

    Mrs Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, commended Jumia’s journey and impact on Nigeria’s e-commerce industry on behalf of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. She reaffirmed Lagos’ commitment to supporting businesses and growth.

    According to her, this is a daring economic move towards the goal of faster, more reliable, and cheaper delivery of goods, which is essential for the expanding needs of the e-commerce industry. Initiatives like these, which boost the economy and create jobs for our people, have their proud supporters. Our local workforce will be even more robust thanks to the warehouse’s ability to generate many jobs and opportunities for skill development.

    How Jumia remains applicable to Nigerian

    During the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Natraj reaffirmed Jumia’s commitment to providing Nigerians with authentic, reasonably priced goods without hidden fees. He reassured them that Jumia’s supplier screening process is thorough.

    According to Natraj, competition is good for Jumia because it increases the company’s credibility and gives customers more options to compare and choose from. Jumia is well-prepared to handle the demands of the booming e-commerce sector in Nigeria thanks to its investments in the supply chain and expansion plans.

    The new facility will improve Jumia’s supply chain capabilities, allowing the company to serve more customers across Nigeria faster and scale operations up quickly. First-mile transportation between different sorting centres and warehouses will no longer be necessary, dramatically reducing carbon emissions.

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    According to Sunil Raj, CEO of Jumia Nigeria, the company has revolutionised online shopping in Nigeria by bringing together customers and brands. People in outlying places who didn’t have many options when shopping online now have more options.

    Jumia will be able to fulfil its mission of being the go-to online shopping destination for Nigerians thanks to the investments made in its supply chain through the new warehouse.

    Customers can rest assured that the products sold on Jumia are of high quality and originality because the platform upholds good standards and projects an increase in job opportunities between 400 and 600.

  • GITEX Africa 2024 kicks off in Morocco

    GITEX Africa 2024 kicks off in Morocco

    GITEX (Gulf Information Technology Exhibition) Africa 2024 technology fair has commenced in Marrakech, Morocco. Over 700 startups and 1,500 exhibitors from 130 countries are participating. 

    The first day of the three-day event began on Wednesday in Marrakech. It brought together professionals and executives from the tech industry to discuss and plan Africa’s digital future.

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    The opening address

    On the occasion of what he called a “platform to discuss how to position the continent both as a producer and consumer of digital technology, Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch presided over the official opening ceremony.

    He said that digital transformation contributes to economic, social, and political growth in Africa in addition to technical advancement, making it an indispensable component in cooperation among African nations. He believes that digital innovation will be the key to Africa’s future success and that the continent is ready to start a new chapter in its history.

    The prime minister announced the country’s upcoming Digital Strategy 2030, stating that public services in Morocco will soon be digitalised.

    The experience at GITEX Africa

    Several well-known corporations exist, including McKinsey, Huawei, PwC, and Visa. There is a deluge of new businesses in the food, health, mobility, financial technology, and environmental technology sectors. An early-stage startup called Social Convert can help you turn your social media activity into real money. Organisational messages can be neatly filed into folders according to topics with Focus Messenger.

    Various panel discussions, including those involving artificial intelligence, go through eight stages.

    Read also: GITEX Africa to showcase 200 startups from Morocco

    Tamwilcom is sponsoring a $100,000 prize, and ten startups are competing for it at the Elevate stage. While most speakers manage to slip in a passing reference to AI, many of the ideas sound like tired old financial tech.

    Presenters from Niger and the DRC are participating in a French-language panel discussion at the Future of Fintech stage. The hub is to host 800 startups, up from 400 the previous year. Furthermore, GITEX anticipates 50,000 attendees, a significant rise from the approximately 30,000 attendees in the previous edition. The GITEX Africa 2024 will be held until May 31.

    Previously, on the fringes of a press conference, Morocco’s Minister Delegate for Digital Transition and Administrative Reform had spoken with Morocco World News (MWN) about the significance of GITEX, highlighting the fact that the event will host 1,500 exhibitors, up from 900 the previous year. 

  • WhatsApp now enables longer status voice notes

    WhatsApp now enables longer status voice notes

    Instead of the previous 30 seconds, WhatsApp now allows users to share longer voice notes in status updates, up to one minute.

    With the new update, users can now share more in-depth and lengthy moments, perfect for announcements and special occasions. The ability to include longer audio notes in WhatsApp status updates was released to satisfy demand.

    How to use WhatsApp’s new feature

    The limited length of voice notes was a major criticism of WhatsApp status. Many users have been asking for the ability to upload longer videos to their WhatsApp status, and now they can finally have their wish granted.

    Read also: Users can now post 60-second videos on WhatsApp Status

    If you need to record more than the previous 30-second limit, this update is for you. It’s ideal for announcements, events, or any moment that demands more time.

    Thanks to this new limit, people who prefer to send voice messages rather than lengthy texts can now share a few longer recordings instead of multiple short clips. Users can now easily share longer moments and stories with their loved ones

    Be sure to update your app from either the Play Store or the App Store to take advantage of the new one-minute voice note feature.

    Be aware that you’ll have to update the app to send one-minute voice messages. It’s not a simple server-side update, so if you want the newest features immediately, you should check for WhatsApp updates.

    Holding down the mic button, as you would in chats, will allow you to record a voice note. You can cancel the recording with a simple slide if you change your mind.

    WhatsApp is developing more features for status updates, like bigger preview windows in the status updates tray (at least for Android users) and longer voice notes.

    Read also: WhatsApp launches new features for iPhone

    Previous update to WhatsApp status

    In addition to being capped at 30 seconds, certain beta users will now be able to post video status updates up to one-minute long starting in March 2024. With this update, WhatsApp now offers 60-second video status options, just like Instagram and Messenger.

    At the moment, users can record a video inside WhatsApp or import an existing video from their phone’s storage to use as a status update. When it came to both cases, the 30-second limit was frequently too short for users. Documenting more in-depth ideas or capturing longer periods of time.

    Because of this, longer videos don’t have to be cut into several fragmented parts. A more unified experience for users across all social media platforms is the goal of the update. Users who use Instagram and Messenger interchangeably will feel more at ease with the new WhatsApp feature, which allows them to post 60-second video status updates.

  • SeamlessHR becomes one of the African companies expanding at the quickest rate

    SeamlessHR becomes one of the African companies expanding at the quickest rate

    Lagos-based SeamlessHR, a company specialising in human resources and payroll software, has been recognised by the Financial Times (FT) as one of the African businesses expanding at the quickest rate.

    By working with Statista, a global data and business intelligence platform, the Financial Times was able to compile a ranking of the companies in Africa expected to experience the fastest growth in 2024.

    On this list, independent African businesses are ranked according to the organic, internally stimulated compound annual growth rate in revenue they experienced during the period under consideration.

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    The progress of SeamlessHR

    With absolute growth rates of 700.66% and a compound annual growth rate of 100.06%, SeamlessHR ranked ahead of hundreds of leading companies in various industries, including technology, telecommunications, manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare.

    Dr Emmanuel Okeleji, CEO and co-founder of SeamlessHR expressed his excitement about the recognition by saying, “We are thrilled to be recognised by the Financial Times as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies.”

    He shared that their inclusion in this prestigious list reflects the sustained growth trajectory fueled by an unrelenting pursuit of excellence, innovation, and a commitment to driving positive change in technology. He noted that their dedication as a company to developing homegrown solutions that contribute to the success of these institutions and the improvement of the lives of working people in Africa, thereby influencing the future of the labour force on the African continent, remains unwavering.

    In 2023, the organisation facilitated payroll processing for $300 million for various African businesses, thereby establishing itself as a reliable partner in its pursuit of success.

    The business recently completed a Series A funding round, which resulted in the acquisition of ten million dollars. The company intends to build new embedded finance products and continue its impressive pan-African expansion.

    About SeamlessHR

    SeamlessHR is developing the first enterprise-grade, cloud-based human resource management platform in Africa, established in 2018 by Dr. Emmanuel Okeleji and Deji Lana. It is the most successful payroll and human resources technology company in Africa. Its primary mission is to provide businesses with cutting-edge technological solutions that enable them to manage their entire human resources and payroll lifecycle, from hiring to retirement.

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    SeamlessHR is unwavering in its commitment to empowering African businesses through its one-of-a-kind products, including performance management, recruitment, human resource management, payroll, and time and attendance software. These products are currently available in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Gambia, Ethiopia, and Botswana, and the company is expanding its operations to southern Africa.

    Several modules are included in the product suite, including a recruitment management system, core HR management, performance and competency management, payroll management, and multiple other modules.

    An impressive list of customers already exists for the company, including Sterling Bank, Wema Bank, Providus Bank, Lagos Business School, Nigeria Interbank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS), Coronation Bank, PwC, the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), and more than a hundred additional medium to large-sized corporations operating in a variety of industries in Nigeria and Ghana.

  • Elon Musk’s AI Startup secures $6 Billion in funding for expansion

    Elon Musk’s AI Startup secures $6 Billion in funding for expansion

    Elon Musk’s xAI, an AI startup he co-founded to compete with OpenAI, has raised $6 billion to speed up its competition.

    Less than a year after its debut, xAI has received one of the most significant investments in the emerging field of developing artificial intelligence tools, thanks to the Series B round announced in a blog post on May 26. Before OpenAI introduced ChatGPT in late 2022, Musk was an early backer of artificial intelligence.

    The possible risks of the technology caused him to withdraw his support for the venture, and since then, he has urged caution. Many other prominent figures in the industry echoed his call for a halt to AI development last year.

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    Musk’s AI as an effective competitor

    In November, Musk debuted Grok, a competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT that was trained on and integrated into X.com, the social network once known as Twitter. That is the most apparent result of xAI’s efforts thus far. The company’s leadership has worked at DeepMind, an Alphabet Inc., Microsoft, and Tesla division.

    The business announced on its blog that it will be using the capital to launch its initial products, construct state-of-the-art infrastructure, and speed up the creation of future technologies.

    Musk stated in an X post that the company was valued at $18 billion before the funding was added. Notable venture capital firms like Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz supported the fundraising, making it one of the biggest in the industry thus far.

    Anthropic received approximately $4 billion from Amazon.com, Inc., while OpenAI received approximately $13 billion from Microsoft Corp.

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    Why businesses want to integrate AI

    Increasing efficiency by automating repetitive tasks, improving customer experience through personalised support, gaining data-driven insights from large datasets, increasing productivity by offloading mundane tasks, establishing a competitive advantage through early adoption, reducing costs by streamlining operations, scaling operations to handle high volumes of data and transactions, enabling predictive maintenance to reduce downtime, making informed decisions with data-driven insights, and driving innovation by developing new products, services, and business models are all goals that businesses want to achieve through the integration of artificial intelligence.

    Businesses can achieve significant improvements in efficiency, productivity, and decision-making if they implement this strategy, which will ultimately lead to growth and success.

  • Ten productivity tools to boost your career

    Ten productivity tools to boost your career

    Productivity is critical to advancing professionally and enjoying life to the fullest. People who can get things done quickly and efficiently are highly valued in the business sector, and being productive is also rewarding for individuals.

    Since people find it challenging to remain productive in this demanding world, technology can be leveraged to achieve this.

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    Effective productivity tools

    Here is a list of 10 effective apps to make you productive:

    Calendar: Meetings and events are organised and kept up-to-date using the AI-enabled calendar, which watches your schedule and makes bookings. It works with several online calendars, including Outlook and Google Calendar. Additionally, you can share your calendar with other team members.

    Shift: This desktop app aims to make your accounts, applications and processes more efficient. Managing different accounts has never been more convenient. Its cross-platform compatibility and the ability to search across different Google accounts are two of its most vital points.

    Microsoft OneNote: This digital note-taking app mimics the feel of writing with a pen on paper and is compatible with any device or platform, including smartphones and laptops. With Microsoft OneNote, you can record audio and video and collaborate in real time, making it perfect for taking notes on the go.

    Evernote: This note-taking app helps you remember everything. It is an excellent tool for improving your organisation and productivity. Collecting, organising, and sharing notes from anywhere can make everything easier to find.

    Slack: One well-liked tool for coordinating group chats is Slack. In addition to its popular chat and team communication features, it can document tracking, share files and updates, and set reminders for tasks and meetings. Commonplace programs like Dropbox, Google Drive, etc., are compatible with it.

    Toggle: This time-saving app is incredibly user-friendly and capable of integrating with multiple other tools to enhance functionality. One of its most vital points is the ability to track time offline and get a quick overview of team progress.

    Infinity: Boost your team’s daily efficiency by using Infinity to stay in sync and communicate effectively. Time tracking with Clockify, improved team collaboration, and more straightforward task management are a few of its main advantages.

    Paymo, which has been around since 2008, is a web-based service streamlining operations for companies and teams with up to 20 employees. One platform allows you to manage tasks, schedule teams, track time, generate invoices, and accept payments online.

    ProofHub: It is an all-inclusive tool for managing projects and tasks that helps with organisation, accountability, and communication. Thanks to ProofHub’s time-tracking features, document and file uploading capabilities, and task delegation, you can see how much time was spent on each project stage.

    HubSpot’s Marketing Hub: With HubSpot Marketing Hub, a customer’s intelligent CRM data can be easily integrated into an all-encompassing marketing automation platform. Grow your following with the help of HubSpot Marketing Hub’s ad creation and management tools. You can also use the Marketing Hub to get people to visit your website or purchase something from your social media audience.

    Habits to boost productivity

    The basis for an efficient day is laid in the morning with a routine. Start your day by establishing a regular wake-up time and doing something energising, like exercising or meditating. Set priorities and work on the most important things when you have the most mental and physical stamina. 

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    When you make a “stop doing” list, you can cross off the things that drain your energy and time. Establish a “shutdown” routine to indicate the end of your workday, and take breaks every hour to recharge and rejuvenate. 

    The best way to stay organised is to use technology to automate mundane tasks and to keep your workspace clean and clutter-free. Maintain a growth mindset, surround yourself with positive, productive people, and never stop learning and improving your skills. Lastly, make sure you get enough sleep to face the next day’s challenges with a clear head.

    By making these habits part of your daily routine, you can improve your focus, efficiency, productivity, and ability to achieve your goals and strike a better work-life balance.