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If you have the opportunity to be a remote worker, you are going to be able to enjoy the luxury of working the hours that you prefer, and doing it from just about anywhere, as long as you have an Internet connection. In order to make sure that you are able to get the same volume of work completed as you would if you were working in a traditional office setting, it is important to have the right tools. Let’s take a look at eight tools that every new remote worker needs to be using so they can stay connected with their teams.

1) Slack — You will need to have a communication app, and Slack is a great tool to have. Many companies consider this tool as their “virtual office”, where they can connect with their teams and receive instant feedback. You can use it to connect with your group, or one-on-one with various team members. You can also install apps that will report on business activity.

2) World Time Buddy — This is another tool that is necessary for teams that have members worldwide. This tool lets you schedule meetings that everyone can attend, no matter what time zone they are in. It is also easy to use. Our only complaint is that unless you upgrade to the paid version, you can only enter four locations.

3) Trello — Here is a great software management tool that stands out because it performs so well, and is so simple to use. This tool will help your team to increase its productivity, and it is incredibly flexible. There are literally hundreds of ways to use the Trello software, including keeping track of product issues, requests, updates, and much more.

4) Dashlane — Your team all use the same tools, and each member needs to have passwords to use these tools. Dashlane is a password manager that lets you safely store all of your team’s passwords in one handy location, without the need for any spreadsheets. This is a safer way to store passwords, and it makes it easy for your team to log into the tools they need.

5) InVision — This is a great design collaboration app that has the best suite of design software available today. It has received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on G2 Crowd and Capterra, and an 8.5 out of 10 on TrustRadius. It is very popular with a number of remote teams, including Trello, Help Scout, and Treehouse. You can sell MacBook items and upgrade your tech if your old laptop can’t handle your new remote schedule.

6) Google Drive — You will need a file management app, and Google Drive is one of the most popular available. It will integrate perfectly with other apps in G Suite, and it is ideal for teams that are located in various parts of the world, as any member can access files even if they are unable to reach their team mates.

7) G Suite — This used to be called Google Apps, and it still has all of the same awesome tools, including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and a number of other web-based apps that let many people edit files at once. This is a great tool for teams, because you can use it to work together from anywhere in the world.

8) Time Zone App — Most Android and iOS phones have a stock clock app that you can use to check the time in any part of the world, so you know when your colleagues are going to be around. It lets you save numerous time zones around the world. You will find a similar time zone feature on many smart watches as well.

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