Thanks to the wonders of technology and the ever-developing cloud, small businesses are taking advantage of the power of mobile, and owners are being liberated from their desks. A recent PeoplePerHour poll found that a staggering 73% of business owners use apps to run their businesses on a daily basis.
The most obvious advantage is the freedom; having the ability to keep in touch with staff and clients from anywhere with an internet connection. If you think that your mobile or tablet isn’t meant as a business tool, think again. As they say, there’s an app for everything, including streamlining processes and operations. Business apps include the basics, like email and calendar management, to CRM tools, accounting, HR and even sales, which could mean a real difference to your bottom line.
The most obvious advantage is the freedom; having the ability to keep in touch with staff and clients from anywhere with an internet connection. If you think that your mobile or tablet isn’t meant as a business tool, think again. As they say, there’s an app for everything, including streamlining processes and operations. Business apps include the basics, like email and calendar management, to CRM tools, accounting, HR and even sales, which could mean a real difference to your bottom line.
The top ten apps for small business owners who want to run their firms on the go are:
Document editing
Google Drive: Google Drive is ubiquitous for a reason. You can store all of your business documents in the cloud, track changes and create new documents on the go - a no-brainer for small business owners.
Notes on the move
Evernote: This is a fantastic note-taking and bookmarking application that works with nearly every computer, phone or mobile device out there. You can capture your ‘eureka’ moments when you’re out and about and share between a number of users.
Cheap/free calls
Skype: What business couldn’t make great use of free calls? Especially if you have the need to make international calls on a regular basis. The quality of the call is also pretty good for VoIP.
Video conferencing
Webex: This clever app lets you attend and schedule meetings in HD video around the world saving potentially thousands of pounds on the cost of flights. You can also arrange and host webinars.
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