Enhancing mobile workforce efficiency: technology solutions for mobile franchises

When you’re in the franchise business, the systems and technology you put in place are critical to success. They help you operate efficiently and effectively, streamline processes, reduce roadblocks and – hopefully – enhance profitability. 

For franchises that have mobile workforces, robust tech solutions are incredibly important, and can seriously enhance day-to-day operations.  

Cloud-based collaboration tools 

Collaboration tools are a foundational part of many businesses’ tech stack today, and there are a number of cloud-based solutions that help streamline processes and keep businesses moving. Platforms such as Google Workspace, Slack, Monday.com, Asana and Trello are among the market leaders here, all accessible on the go and updated in real time. 

Mobile project management apps 

Similar to collaboration tools, mobile project management apps enable projects to run smoothly and be updated by people, wherever they’re working from – ideal for dispersed teams. In addition to some of the names mentioned above, Jira, ClickUp, Smartsheet, Eworks, Oracle NetSuite, and Basecamp are popular choices here. 

Mobile payments solutions 

Being able to take payments on the go wherever you are – and having those payments registered in a centralised system in real-time – is essential for businesses that manage a diverse range of income streams. Adelante, and our parent company ClearCourse’s ClearDebit and ClearAccept brands, all offer payment solutions that help businesses manage payments effectively and deliver an exceptional payments experience for customers. 

Collaborative note-taking apps 

Note-taking apps are increasingly important for teams working collaboratively, enabling multiple people to contribute ideas, comments, and work on project plans at the same time. Popular choices here are Apple’s Notes app, Joplin, Evernote, Eworks, Dropbox Paper, and Microsoft OneNote. 

Task automation software 

Task automation software can automate manual tasks, as well as help different platforms speak to each other, triggering actions in one when an event happens in another. Popular names here include Zapier, Microsoft Power Automate, Jira, ClickUp and Integrify.