14 must-have biz tools and strategies for SMB success

Owning and operating a small business is not for the faint of heart - it’s often overwhelming. However, placing the right industry tools at your fingertips will simplify the daily workflow and set the business up for long-term success.

Digital technology can help small business executives automate their tasks, enhance productive collaboration, and prioritize their goals in the grand scheme. Here, 14 leading Fast Company Executive Board experts share their business hacks to streamline their department responsibilities, improve work-life balance, or increase industry growth and knowledge.

POST-IT NOTES AND PENS

Believe it or not, I still use Post-its and pens. It’s easy to ignore what’s going on in my myriad apps and tools that are designed to manage my work. All I have to do is avoid my phone! But the humble sticky note placed in a prominent spot, be it the bathroom mirror or my car dashboard, keeps me attuned to the most important stuff in my day. - Arar Han, Sabot Family Companiesanies

Extract from: 14 must-have biz tools and strategies for SMB success published on FAST COMPANY EXECUTIVE BOARD | 03-20-2025