Articles tagged "Automation"

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.

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.

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.

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 a full-time tech worker manages and grows her booming side hustle

Jaz Broughton has been running her for two years, but entrepreneurship is second nature for her. Both of her parents are multi-passionate entrepreneurs. She had her first business cards at 11. She sent her first invoice at 13.

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 a team of volunteers is working to restore wealth to Black communities

When Justin Samuels saw the incredible community reaction to the civil injustices going on across the U.S., he was inspired. But when he tried to take action, he felt like something was missing.

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

Everyone who works in tech has an origin story.