These apps will save you hours and headaches.

In entrepreneurship and in life, the most valuable commodity is time. There’s never enough of it, and yet a staggering amount is spent doing the mundane tasks that come with running a business day to day.

I hate inefficiency and I loathe wasting time, so I’m always looking for the latest cool gadget to help me get things done quicker and easier. The following are some of my favorite productivity hacks that I use daily. These apps, plugins, and tools have helped me become a more effective CEO by freeing up dozens of hours a month that would otherwise be relegated to things everyone hates doing.

The best things in life are free, and these tools are no exception. Each one is either free forever or comes with a free trial — you’re welcome.

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