# 2024's best 7 business tools to #lifehack digital work

Jonathan Davies

11 mins read

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**Table of Contents**  
1. [What are business tools?](/content/blog/best-business-tools#what/index.html)  
2. [Business tool 1: Toggl](/content/blog/best-business-tools#toggle/index.html)  
3. [Business tool 2: LiveAgent](/content/blog/best-business-tools#live/index.html)  
4. [Business tool 3: Hubstaff](/content/blog/best-business-tools#hub/index.html)  
5. [Business tool 4: HelloSign](/content/blog/best-business-tools#hello/index.html)  
6. [Business tool 5: Hive](/content/blog/best-business-tools#hive/index.html)  
7. [Business tool 6: HubSpot Meetings](/content/blog/best-business-tools#meet/index.html)  
8. [Business tool 7: Happeo](/content/blog/best-business-tools#happeo/index.html)

### What are business tools?  
A business tool can be any software solution that supports an organization’s processes to enhance productivity, collaboration, communication, and other operations. They function digitally, and aside from making everyone’s work life easier, they also give Return on Investment (ROI).

## Business tool 1: Toggl

_[Image source: Toggl](https://toggl.com/)_  
We’re kicking off today’s list with Toggl – an online business tool that tracks and reports on time spent working. Toggl tracks your daily activities across platforms (and devices!), helping ensure "better work, not overwork".

### Key features:
- Toggl Track: effortless time tracking and reporting
- Toggl Plan: to plan projects and keep teams on track
- Toggl Hire: to screen and hire candidates with Smart Skills Tests
- Mobile app

## Business tool 2: LiveAgent

_[Image source: Software Advice](https://www.softwareadvice.com/call-center/liveagent-profile/)_  
LiveAgent is a customer service help-desk solution that combines live chat, call center, automation, and ticketing systems. It's multilingual and supports 24/7 customer service.

### Key features:
- Ticketing: organizes communication into tickets
- Time tracking: tracks agent’s work time for each ticket
- Powerful analytics: provides usage stats and evaluates performance
- Mobile app

## Business tool 3: Hubstaff

Image source: _[Hubstaff](https://hubstaff.com/)_  
Hubstaff is a time-tracking online tool that monitors employee activity to support managers and freelancers. Hubstaff also offers features for remote teams to manage tasks effectively.

### Key features:
- Hubstaff Time: tracks and reports on employee productivity
- Hubstaff Desk: provides project time data
- Hubstaff Field: tracks employee location and payroll
- Mobile app

## Business tool 4: HelloSign

Image source: _[HelloSign](https://www.hellosign.com/)_  
HelloSign allows you to digitally sign documents, alleviating the hassle of paperwork, especially for remote employees and international hires.

### Key features:
- Notifications: track document responses and remind recipients
- Document templates and signature fields
- Mobile signing

## Business tool 5: Hive

Image source: _[Hive](https://hive.com/blog/choosing-project-management-tool/)_  
Hive is a flexible project management software that allows teams to use various management approaches like Gantt, Kanban, or calendars based on their preferences.

### Key features:
- Project management templates
- Powerful analytics to track progress
- Chat tool for streamlined communication
- Mobile app

## Business tool 6: HubSpot Meetings

Image source: [Hubspot](https://www.hubspot.com/products/sales/schedule-meeting)
HubSpot's meeting scheduling tool offers a personalized booking link for inviting people to meetings, integrating seamlessly with your calendar.

### Key features:
- Custom booking page
- Google Calendar and Office 365 integration
- Group meetings link

## Business tool 7: Happeo

Image source: [Happeo](/content/site-root.html)  
Happeo is a business communication software that combines the features of a social intranet, enterprise social network, and digital workplace for enhanced collaboration.

### Key features:
- Pages for static information
- Channels for dynamic communication
- Open API for integrations  
- Mobile app

At Happeo, we aim to make your working environment more productive than ever.