We’re lucky enough to already be set up for remote working: we offer working from home options for our team, and we often work remotely with clients from around the globe. To help you get started, we’ve put together a list of the best free digital tools out there.
Team Communication
SLACK
What is it?
Desktop or browser-based messaging for teams – no matter how big or small.
Why do we love it?
- Integrations – with GDrive, Twitter, Trello… giphy
- Custom themes – if you’re part of multiple Slack teams and need to keep track or not confuse where you’re sending messages
- Channels for subjects and direct messaging
Free version available.
ZOOM
What is it? Video conference tool available on laptop or mobile.
Why do we love it?
- Great for video calls with multiple people.
- Other people can join a call without having to sing up.
- You can customise your background – perfect for internal team meetings and social calls!
Free version available, with 40 minutes limit per call.
GOOGLE HANGOUTS
What is it? Video conference tool.
Why do we love it?
- Great for video calls with multiple people.
- You can log in with your Gmail account.
14-days free trial available.
Project management
TRELLO
What is it? A digital equivalent of the KanBan board – set up your to-do, doing and done lists.
Why do we love it?
- Easy to make your to-do list
- Collaborative – make joint/team boards
- Integrations – with GDrive to link the documents that need to be worked on to the to-do list
Free version available.
ASANA
What is it? A web and mobile application designed to help teams organize, track, and manage their work.
Why do we love it?
- Unlimited projects and tracking
- Integrations available
Free version available and free trial for the premium version.
Team Collaboration
MIRO
What is it? An online collaborative whiteboarding platform.
Why do we love it?
- Easy to use
- A good alternative to post-it and sketches on a whiteboard
Free version available with limited boards.
