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You can’t stop time — but you can manage it. There are countless online tools designed to help you make the most of your day with resources such as training exercises, videos, calendars and task lists. They all share a common goal: to improve productivity and efficiency.

We’ll save you the time of researching these time management tools with a review of offerings from Franklin Covey, Vitalist and Google Calendar. There’s no time like the present to discover how these solutions can help you get more done in less time.

Description	+ Pros & - Cons	Best for...
Franklin Covey Franklin Covey provides online tools and resources to help businesses be as efficient as possible. A number of free resources are available on the company's Web site, including assessments, templates, training exercises and videos.	Pros + Provides free worksheets and exercises. + High-quality information. Cons - Does not offer an online planner tool. - Resources are biased for Franklin Covey products.	The beginning stages of time management planning. Franklin Covey provides great advice for new users.
Vitalist Vitalist is perfect for anyone with multiple tasks and varying deadlines. Easily organize tasks and projects online. Vitalist tracks a variety of things including grocery lists and business projects.	Pros + Compatible with mobile phones. + Integrates with existing desktop applications. Cons - Limited offline capabilities. - Not as intuitive as some other programs.	Businesses looking for a well-designed, clutter-free application that manages projects and time.
Google Calendar Google’s Calendar tool is free, easy to use and powerful. Your personalized calendar can be accessed via the Web, cell phone or a desktop program. It can integrate events published on the Web such as events, seminars and weather forecasts.	Pros + Easily share calendars with co-workers and friends. + Automatic reminders and mobile phone alerts are included. Cons - Some tasks may be difficult for the beginner to find. - No to-do list feature.	Businesses that already use Google for other applications such as email. The Calendar integrates perfectly with Gmail.

Description

+ Pros & - Cons

Best for...

Franklin Covey

Franklin Covey provides online tools and resources to help businesses be as efficient as possible. A number of free resources are available on the company's Web site, including assessments, templates, training exercises and videos.

Pros

+ Provides free worksheets and exercises.

+ High-quality information.

Cons

- Does not offer an online planner tool.

- Resources are biased for Franklin Covey products.

The beginning stages of time management planning. Franklin Covey provides great advice for new users.

Vitalist

Vitalist is perfect for anyone with multiple tasks and varying deadlines. Easily organize tasks and projects online. Vitalist tracks a variety of things including grocery lists and business projects.

Pros

+ Compatible with mobile phones.

+ Integrates with existing desktop applications.

Cons

- Limited offline capabilities.

- Not as intuitive as some other programs.

Businesses looking for a well-designed, clutter-free application that manages projects and time.

Google Calendar

Google’s Calendar tool is free, easy to use and powerful. Your personalized calendar can be accessed via the Web, cell phone or a desktop program. It can integrate events published on the Web such as events, seminars and weather forecasts.

Pros

+ Easily share calendars with co-workers and friends.

+ Automatic reminders and mobile phone alerts are included.

Cons

- Some tasks may be difficult for the beginner to find.

- No to-do list feature.

Businesses that already use Google for other applications such as email. The Calendar integrates perfectly with Gmail.

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