3 Must-Have Apps for Business Owners That’ll Save You Time & Make You More Money

Listen, running a business is already a full-time job (plus overtime, let’s be real). Between creating content, talking to customers, and making sure your brand actually looks like money—you need tools that make your life easier.

The good news? You don’t need a whole team to make your brand look professional and run smoothly. You just need the right apps. I’m about to put you on to three must-have apps that’ll help you create better content, automate conversations, and design like a pro—all from your phone. Let’s get into it.

1️⃣ CapCut – Level Up Your Content (No Editing Skills Needed)

If you’re not using CapCut, you’re making content harder than it has to be. This free video editing app lets you cut, edit, and add trending effects in minutes. Think of it like having a mini production studio in your pocket—without the Hollywood budget.

What It Does:

• Automatically syncs your videos to music (so you can keep up with TikTok & IG trends).

• Removes backgrounds, adds captions, and throws in effects with one tap.

• Lets you repurpose one video into different formats (for IG, TikTok, YouTube Shorts—because we don’t do one-and-done content).

💡 How to Use It:

• Film your content on your phone.

• Upload it to CapCut, pick a template or edit manually.

• Add captions, transitions, and effects, then export without the watermark.

• Boom—you got a high-quality video without hiring an editor.

2️⃣ ManyChat – Automate DMs & Make More Sales

You know when people DM you “How much?” or “Where do I buy?” and you either miss it or spend all day replying? Yeah, we’re not doing that in 2024. ManyChat automates your Instagram & Facebook DMs, so you can respond instantly—even while you sleep.

What It Does:

• Automatically sends links, FAQs, or even discount codes when people DM you certain words (like “link” or “buy”).

• Funnels customers straight to checkout without you lifting a finger.

• Grows your list by collecting emails and phone numbers right inside Instagram.

💡 How to Use It:

• Set up an automation for common DMs (ex: “Send ‘SHOP’ for my website link”).

• Let ManyChat reply for you, instantly directing people to buy.

• Watch your sales increase while you focus on growing your business.

If you’re still manually answering DMs… stop playing and let automation do the work.

3️⃣ Canva – Make Your Brand Look Like Money

Listen, nobody is taking your brand seriously if your graphics look like you made them in 2010. Canva is the go-to design tool for non-designers who still want high-quality branding.

What It Does:

• Gives you ready-made templates for social media posts, flyers, business cards—everything.

• Lets you remove backgrounds, add brand colors, and even create videos.

• Works on your phone or desktop—no expensive software needed.

💡 How to Use It:

• Start with a template (no need to design from scratch).

• Add your brand colors, fonts, and logo to make it yours.

• Download and post without looking like you threw it together last minute.

If you want your business to look professional without hiring a designer, Canva is the plug.

Stop Wasting Time—Start Working Smarter

Your business is only as strong as the systems you have in place. These three apps—CapCut, ManyChat, and Canva—will help you work smarter, save time, and make more money.

So, which one are you trying first? Let me know in the comments! 👇🏾