Articles tagged "Automation"

3 workflows to improve team collaboration

For many of us, group projects in school were a terrible introduction to teamwork. Thankfully collaborating with coworkers is usually a more pleasant experience, but you're still dealing with different work styles, schedules, and personalities.

How automation helped a gourmet market chain scale its home shopping service

Like countless small businesses across the U.S., Iavarone Bros., saw its world change this year. The onset of the COVID-19 crisis caused the gourmet Italian market chain's lucrative catering business to dry up overnight.

5 ways to catch up on work after a vacation

The worst part about taking a vacation is returning to work. You have to catch up on everything you missed, and of course something significant happened while you were out.

Ask Zapier: Our automation advice column

Whether you're just starting to think about automation or you're an old pro looking to expand what you let the computers handle for you, we're here to help.

Fast follow-up: Automatic workflows to get the most out of your landing page

Landing pages are perfect for launching a new product or service.

How to get different results with one Zap

We can all agree: Zaps give you superpowers. But for the most part, Zaps with just one action are fairly one-note: when thing X happens, Zap makes Y happen.

How small business owners can delegate without breaking the bank

Delegation may make you nervous, especially if you're used to doing things on your own, but you can't be a team of one forever.

The BlackTies: Making magic with automation

Running a successful business is magic in its own right. But managing leads and updating spreadsheets wasn't the kind of magic The BlackTies, a Sydney magician group, wanted to be doing.

How SheEO uses automation in their quest to create a $1 billion fund to support women-run businesses

Vicki Saunders is a successful serial entrepreneur, and she knows all too well the biases against women that are built into venture systems. Women receive 2.2% of available funding, Vicki shared with us.

How tinkering with Neopets and Zapier led to a career in tech

Everyone who works in tech has an origin story.