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5 Inexpensive Productivity Tools for the Small Office

This course will explore 5 tools to boost productivity: Calendly, TextExpander, TheFormTool, JotForm, and MileIQ.

Created byRichard Winblad
4.9
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BeginnerUpdated Mar 17, 2025
5 Inexpensive Productivity Tools for the Small Office

What You'll Learn

check_circleLeveraging software to complete repetitive tasks, free up your time.
check_circleLearn how scheduling software can schedule, remind and keep your calendar in order
check_circleTyping the same thing again and again? Imagine typing in a few keystrokes that generates sentences, paragraphs and more. This little app saved me 12 hours of typing last lear.
check_circleNeed a way to gather information from clients? This inexpensive app allows clients to submit answers to your questions online.
check_circleDoes your business use repetitive forms? A Word plugin can help you design reusable letters, contracts, pleadings, etc.
check_circleDriving for work, but forget to log miles? A great app is described to help you track your deductible expenses.

About This Course

Welcome to "5 Inexpensive Productivity Tools for the Small Office," an online video course designed to introduce you to software that can maximize efficiency in your professional space. Small offices often face the challenge of juggling multiple tasks and responsibilities. That's where these five indispensable productivity tools come in, ready to revolutionize your workflow.

Our first featured tool is Calendly, a sophisticated online application tailored for seamless meeting scheduling. Gone are the days of back-and-forth emails; Calendly simplifies the coordination process, allowing you to focus on what matters most—productive meetings.

Next in line is TextExpander, a powerful plugin that significantly reduces repetitive keystrokes. Are you always writing the same instructions or sending the same information? Now you can create a trigger word that finishes long passages. No more cutting and pasting from old documents.

TheFormTool, a Word plugin, takes center stage as our third productivity tool. This versatile tool is designed for creating reusable forms and streamlining document creation. Whether you are creating contracts, pleadings, loan documents, or any other complex documents, TheFormTool is a must for any small office.

JotForm, our fourth tool, is an online questionnaire and form tool that empowers you to effortlessly gather information and feedback. With its user-friendly interface and customizable features, JotForm is a game-changer for small offices seeking efficient data collection.

Finally, we'll explore MileIQ, an application that automates the tracking of car rides and simplifies expense reporting. Say farewell to tedious mileage logging—MileIQ seamlessly captures and organizes your travel data, making expense reports a breeze.

Throughout this course, we'll delve into each tool's features, functionalities, and practical applications, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to integrate these tools seamlessly into your small office environment. Get ready to boost your productivity and take your small office to new heights with these five essential tools. Let's dive in!

Your Instructor

Richard Winblad
Richard Winblad
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Richard Winblad is a lifelong Oklahoma City Metro resident with a law practice includes Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law and Land Title issues. In 1984, Richard graduated from OSU with an undergraduate degree in Business and earned a Law Degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1992. His practice is based in Edmond and is held in a beautiful pre-statehood home close to UCO at 102 E. Thatcher. He is NARO member, Oklahoma County Bar and the Oklahoma Bar Associations. He received an AV Preeminent® rating by his peers through Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. Richard has provided educational presentations around the state to attorneys and non-attorneys.

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