What software do you need for a screen printing shop? Here are 27 essential software tools to make running your screen printing business easier, faster, more fun, and more profitable.

ALL SOFTWARE MENTIONED LINKED BELOW:

PART 1: Management/Communication

If you think of “where the work in your shop happens,” you probably think of your production floor. That’s what these platforms and apps do: they’re where you actually work on your business.

Printavo

What it does: manages your screen printing, embroidery, DTG, or signage shop from anywhere on virtually any internet-connected computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet.

Where to get it: https://www.printavo.com

QuickBooks Online

What it does: manages accounting, taxes, expenses, and more

Where to get it: https://www.quickbooks.com

Gusto

What it does: payroll, benefits, payroll taxes, time tracking and HR

Where to get it: https://www.gusto.com

Indeed and Zip Recruiter

What it does: help you hire people to grow your business

Where to get it: https://www.indeed.com and https://www.ziprecruiter.com

Lucid Chart

What it does: builds simple visual charts and workflow diagrams

Where to get it: https://www.lucidchart.com

Asana

What it does: manages internal development and complex projects (like marketing, content, etc.)

Where to get it: https://www.asana.com

Stripe

What it does: collects payment online

Where to get it: https://www.stripe.com

Ring Central

What it does: software for managing, setting up, recording, and tracking VOIP and phone calls

Where to get it: https://www.ringcentral.com

PART 2: Productivity

The right tools make all the difference. There are a glut of useful, affordable, and effective tools for becoming more productive. These apps and software provide valuable services and let you get more things done faster.

Gsuite

What it does: provides the best email inbox and a robust suite of apps and services to help you and your employees run your business

Where to get it: https://gsuite.google.com

Frontapp

What it does: lets you share an email inbox in a highly transparent manner

Where to get it: https://www.frontapp.com

Signpost

What it does: generate reviews and positive feedback to Yelp, Google, Facebook, and other sources – while sending negative reviews directly to you

Where to get it: https://www.signpost.com

Expensify

What it does: manages expenses and receipts for employee reimbursements.

Where to get it: https://www.expensify.com

Zapier

What it does: connects multiple apps, websites, or online services.

Where to get it: https://www.zapier.com

Loom

What it does: records, edits, and shares videos (particularly for screen recordings, coaching, and training) quickly and easily

Where to get it: https://www.loom.com

Trainual

What it does: helps train your staff and even your customers by creating a step-by-step process

Where to get it: https://www.trainual.com

Zoom

What it does: a powerful video chat platform

Where to get it: https://www.zoom.com

Slack

What it does: lets your team communicate internally

Where to get it: https://www.slack.com

Calendly

What it does: lets customers, potential employee candidates, and anyone else choose a time for meetings that works for them – and you

Where to get it: https://www.calendly.com

Jotform/Typeform

What it does: puts forms onto your websites for things like quoting, inquires, and even helping contract shops get and place orders

Where to get it: https://www.jotform.com and https://www.typeform.com

PART 3: Marketing

From building websites to posting to social media to purchasing advertisements on the web, there are tons of apps and tools designed to make marketing a snap.

SquareSpace

What it does: lets you make incredible custom websites easily.

Where to get it: https://www.squarespace.com

Canva

What it does: lets you create beautiful marketing materials on the fly.

Where to get it: https://www.canva.com