Any entrepreneur that is working with people, which makes up the vast majority of entrepreneurs, hopes that everything goes smoothly. For a project to go smoothly, the team of people must be productive and understand clearly what is to be done by them, and what is to be done by others in the group. Many times, if this is not accomplished, deadlines are missed and there is higher possibility for failure when launching.
To keep everybody on your team going the same direction, they have invented Basecamp, this app makes it possible for everybody to be on the same page both theoretically and physically. With the use of this app a whole team of people or even huge multinational businesses can be prepared for deadlines, budgets, and much more. Basecamp even has the ability to send progress reports to everybody on the team, and the ones in charge.
Say you have more than one project going on, that’s nothing Basecamp can’t handle. They make it possible to keep dozens of projects going the way they need to go, all at the same time. This is where other productivity apps start to fall behind. Basecamp can be accessed on basically any device or browser, and is also accessed via email. Basecamp also has apps for Apple and Android devices.
When it comes down to usability of the app you could ask the last 6,001 customers who starting using Basecamp within the last week. And you can also find out for yourself with a free 2 month trial. The program uses cloud technology so there is not IT required. Customer service is also a plus that you get from Basecamp. They strive to have the absolute best customer service in the business.
Basecamp has helped thousands of people, from groups of two or three people, to large corporations such as Nike, NASA, and Patagonia. It’s simple, it helps projects get done on time.
I can see some definite value in this service, and it is something I would like to keep in mind to possibly help in the future. Currently, I’m not close with enough people to build the type of network that is intended with Basecamp. The logo reminds me of a bowl of green jello. Cole, my man, you are a sharp writer I must say.
Great post Cole! I actually know a view individuals who use this app for their business and really like how personal it is. One of the problems with technology is that it can sometimes be somewhat impersonal, apps and websites that want to destroy this barrier are indeed a noble cause.
I have found Basecamp to be really helpful for my E-commerce class. With 5 members on our team, it is imperative that we are all on the same page with the tasks that we have to do. Basecamp lets us communicate, post, and share information with each other to keep us moving full steam ahead. Great choice!
Love the name. This is probably one of the most useful productivity tools I’ve seen on here. I like working solo a lot of the time.. not because I dislike working with people, it just seems as though sometimes it takes so long for people to get their part of the job done that I feel I can get it done a lot faster. I’ll definitely be giving this one a try. Thanks for sharing.
Interesting article Cole, never heard of this before your post. Communication is key in project and can definitely be very costly for a business if they miss deadlines. A cheap efficient purchase like this is way worth it when you can eliminate stupid mistakes like a missed deadline or bad management with your team.
Basecamp seems like an absolute necessity for larger companies. Well even smaller companies can benefit from this application. If everyone is on track with their work, it leads to a smoothly running business. Since project management is one of the most important things to keep track of in any business, this application’s uses are unlimited!
Basecamp seems to be the perfect program for collaboration. I can not see a situation involving a group in which this wouldn’t come in handy. From the beginning stages of planning to the end, this app would be extremely helpful to the entrepreneur. Great find Cole!
Basecamp is very useful for team projects. It stops the crazy long email chains and helps keep the group focused.