NorthPoint Executive Suites is your destination for the best in rented offices and shared work spaces in Duluth and Alpharetta. We provide all the technology and space your workforce needs to excel!

However, making best use of office space calls for plenty of software. Collaboration tools are a necessity, when you have workers in multiple locations. While we don’t specifically endorse any particular products, these are some of the collaboration tools we think could be especially helpful.

Great Collaboration Tools For Your Distributed Workforce

1 – Google Workspace

Perhaps it goes without saying, but Google still provides one of the best overall sets of collaboration tools – and for free! Their offerings aren’t quite as robust as similar paid systems, but they’re perfect for a diverse workforce located in numerous locations. With support for documents, spreadsheets, graphics, video chat, and more, all your bases are covered for cheap. Plus, just about everyone has a Google account, so it’s easy for everyone to access – even freelancers who aren’t on your main payroll.

For a paid option with more robust services and support, Microsoft 365 is a viable alternative.

2 – Jira

Jira is one of the best-liked management platforms, especially among software developers and other groups focused on agile processes. It’s easy to set and assign tasks, and automate a lot of oversight procedures. Jira does have a bit of a learning curve, but once a team is accustomed to it, you’ll see real results from its smart feature set.

Asana is another good alternative here, with excellent UX and robust integration with a wide range of other services like Google and Microsoft.

3 – Slack

Slack is beloved for its simplicity, and its focus on real-time communication and collaboration. It started mostly as a chat app, but has expanded to be a full-featured collaboration suite. It’s easy to use, and has a free version that allows up to 10,000 messages – giving you plenty of time to try it out without substantial investment.

For geekier teams, Mattermost is a free open source alternative – but expect some hassles getting it set up.

4 – Trello

Trello excels in its ease of setup, mobile-friendliness, and highly intuitive whiteboard-style presentation. A free version makes it highly attractive to teams on a budget. While it initially appears simple, there’s a lot of power hidden under the surface.

Wrike makes a solid alternative, with a similar UI, and with a free option – although it does have a steeper learning curve.

No matter the tools you use, when you need great office space in Duluth and Alpharetta, come to NorthPoint Executive Suites! Click here to book a tour.