Tools I use as a business owner to do a lot of work remotely: Jibble, QuickBooks, ClickUp, Asana and Discord

I run a small business and I’m always looking for productivity hacks, especially for remote work. After juggling with a few different apps now I stick to a few that actually help me get stuff done without extra hassle. I wanna hear from others here if they know other apps that I can substitute these with that might be better?

For time tracking I use Jibble. Best freakennn thing for timetracking. Pros are it’s easy to set up, works on a shared tablet or phones, and I can see hours without chasing anyone. Cons are it mostly tracks hours, not projects, and some features cost extra. Still way better than spreadsheets and random texts when people are all over the place.

For payroll and accounting I use QuickBooks. Pros are I can process payroll for everyone remotely in minutes, direct deposits go out on time, and it keeps taxes and reporting organized. Cons are it costs a bit and the interface takes some getting used to, but it saves me hours compared to doing it manually.

For daily tasks I rely on ClickUp. Pros are I can see progress, blockers, and deadlines without constant check-ins. Cons are it can feel overwhelming if you try to use everything, so I stick to the basics.

For bigger projects I use Asana. Pros are clear timelines and responsibilities, perfect when people aren’t in the same room. Cons are it can overlap with other tools if you’re not careful, so I only put relevant stuff there.

For communication… none other than Discord (its not only for gamers!) Pros are channels keep chats organized, quick calls replace long meetings, and small questions get answered fast. Cons are notifications can get noisy, but once everyone mutes properly it’s way calmer than email.

Honestly the biggest help for remote work has been cutting out friction. Fewer pings, clearer visibility, less chasing people, that’s what makes days smoother. Productivity became less about perfect apps and more about stuff that actually works for the team.

What do you folks think?