A to do list software helps you keep track of your to do list in a more elegant way than pen and paper. There are two main variations of to do list software:

• Web to do list software: A web to do list software is a hosted service, where a company offers to host the to do list software for you. There are various web to do list software. Please refer to our previous post about why you should not use a web to do list software.

Desktop to do list software: A desktop to do list software is software that runs on your desktop PC. The most important advantages are:

• Desktop to do list software is cheaper than web to do list software: Once you buy a desktop to do list software, there are no more running costs. Most of the desktop to do list software have a fixed cost which you pay once. This is unlike web to do list software where you have to pay a subscription fee every month or so. This advantage helps business to reduce cost of ownership and faster return on investment.

• Desktop to do list software offers maximum Security: Security should always be given maximum importance especially in a business environment. Businesses must definitely avoid using web to do list software. If the hosting server is hijacked, the business plan may be revealed leading to disastrous situations.

A to do list is a brain dump of tasks that need to be completed. A to do list is a very simple yet effective tool in time management. Writing down tasks in a to do list helps you get organised and this will in turn help you focus your energy on what needs to be done first. To create a to do list go through the following steps:

• Think of everything that needs to be done: Focus on what needs to be done and write all the tasks to be done down. Keep refining your to do list until all tasks are written down in proper English and can be easily understood.

• Prioritise your tasks: Some tasks are more equal than others. Hence make sure that you prioritise your to do list, putting the tasks that need urgent attention first. This helps you focus on what is most important, leaving last those tasks that are less important.

• Assign a start date or end date: If a task in your to do list can be assigned an end date or a start date, then do so. This will help you further priotise your tasks, giving attention to the tasks with the nearest deadline.

Creating a to do list requires an initial effort but it will pay off later on. This is because once you have all your tasks written down in a neat to do list, you can easily measure how much work has been done and how much more work is left. Since a to do list is something dynamic, to do list software are developed to help you create a to do list.

A to do list software helps you keep track of your to do list in a more elegant way than pen and paper. Creating your to do list on paper has several disadvantages, such as, you can easily lose your tasks, writing tasks on multiple pieces of paper quickly gets messy, and you cannot edit, filter and sort tasks easily. With to do list software you can do what you do on paper and more and at the same time do it easily, efficiently, securely and with no hassle.

If on your desk you have a task list raise your hand!

I am sure that most of you will raise both hands since they have more than one to do list lying idle on their desk with half of the tasks marked as ready and with the rest either postponed, changed or needing further splitting and clarification. Such an approach to keep track of your to do list is not scalable. That is, writing down tasks in the form of a to do list on a piece of paper works well for a small number of tasks, but as the number of tasks to be managed increase, the solution becomes unfeasible.

To do list software is a simple application that helps you handle your task list. With a to do list software you can enter all your tasks in a list and manage them through a polished user interface. Such an approach scales, you can change tasks’ due dates, task priorities and add and change associated notes. Some to do list software also supports reminders. The to do list software would then remind you of impending deadlines.

With today’s busy lifes, to do list software has become a necessary application to keep up with your tasks.

FruitulTime is pleased to announce the release of FruitfulTime TaskManager. FruitfulTime Taskmanager is an easy to use to do list software that helps you to keep track of your to do list in a more elegant way than pen and paper.

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Being organised in one’s life is very important. When you are organised you will benefit from the following advantages:

• Reduce stress in your life.
• Deliver work on time.
• Be punctual and prepared for all meetings.
• People will perceive you as a dependable, mature, and trustworthy individual.
• The above point leads to various advantages, such as increased salary or bonuses, and promotions.
• If you are a student, being organised will definitely help you get better grades.

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I would like to start this post by quoting from my earlier post:

“What is a task list? The short answer to this question is: a list of things that you need to do to accomplish something.“

If you would like to read about what a task list is, please refer to my previous blog post: What is a task list?.

There are several reasons why a to-do list makes you more productive. In this blog post I am only going to focus on the most important benefit that you get from a to-do list.

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The short answer to this question is: a list of things that you need to do to accomplish something. A task list is also known as a to do list or to-do list.

A to-do list enables you to outline and organise the tasks that you need to do to complete a project or reach a goal. The information stored in a to-do list varies from person to person, depending on taste and requirements, but will normally include the following.

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“Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein.”
-H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

How many times have you said I don’t have enough time? Be honest to yourself. How often have you failed to complete a task, meet a deadline, and keep a promise? Simple promises such as to meet a person, or take out your children for a family day out. Although these promises are simple they are of utmost importance.

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