Collaboration
When you’re working with your team, your clients, freelancers, or independent contractors, project management and collaboration tools and programs are an absolute necessity. Being able to
co-work efficiently ensures everyone is on the same page, work is not duplicative, and nothing gets overlooked. Top apps for collaboration include Wildix Collaboration, Microsoft Teams, and Trello.
Travel Planning
Whether you’re traveling across the city, the state, or the globe, apps that help manage every aspect of your travel can be a lifesaver. Not only will you have your itinerary at your fingertips, but you can easily share your schedule with others. Top travel apps include Hopper, Expedia, Trip Advisor, and Trip Scout. If you’re running late, need a ride, or have to reschedule, it’s no problem!
Financial Tracking
Solid record-keeping is
essential in a small business, and coordinating accounting functions on an app can streamline operations and ensure you aren’t overlooking critical financial issues. Top apps include Mint, Digit, and Workday. Good financial record keeping can help you stay on budget, and help you get organized when it’s time to file your taxes.
Payment Apps
People use all sorts of tools for making payments these days, whether they’re splitting the check at a business lunch, paying for an order, or making a bank transfer. The bottom line is, the easier it is to send and request money, the faster you can make transactions happen. Apps like Zelle, PayPal, and Venmo are easy to use, and allow for instant money transfers, whether you’re sending or receiving.
Productivity Boosters
If you’re looking to supercharge your ability to effectively multitask, apps like Habit, Daily Planner, and Google Tasks can help you take things to the next level. Anything that allows you to effectively shorten the time required for various tasks frees up more time to network and build your business.
Another helpful tool in maximizing productivity are wireless phone chargers. You’ll be more and more dependent on many of the apps mentioned in this post -- and others, such as those for entertainment -- so you’ll want a charger that’s
speedy and handy. Wireless chargers power up devices at a much faster rate, and there’s no need for hunting down the right cords to plug in because all you need to do is place your phone on the charging pad, great for when you’re out and about in your car.
Scanning Apps
How often do you need to
scan a QR code, share a document or a contract, or otherwise share materials with a client or someone on your team? Small business technology apps like CamScammer make it a breeze, and also allow you to have a mobile record of what you send and receive. You can pull up a contract while you’re on the go and discuss the details with ease.
Password Management
According to SCORE,
password management apps like 1Password, Keeper, and Dashlane can help you stay on top of logins, usernames, and passwords for all of your other apps. Not only do the top systems keep your information secure, but you won’t have to try repeated logins every time you need to open a program.
Social Media
Posting on-the-go is important for an entrepreneur, especially if you want to live stream an event, or give real-time updates. Apps like Buffer, Hootsuite, and Influencer allow you to make simultaneous posts to multiple platforms and can enhance your visibility and save you time.
Building a successful entrepreneurial venture is about more than providing products and services - it’s also about connecting with consumers on a personal level.
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- Chelsea Lamb has spent the last eight years honing her tech skills and is the resident tech specialist at Business Pop. Her goal is to demystify some of the technical aspects of business ownership.
