Business owners or entrepreneurs need to ensure that their company operations go on uninterrupted, no matter where they are in person. Up to a limit, they can appoint various people in the organization to take care of various aspects like marketing, recruitment, sales and online activities, etc. However, even when you have a dedicated workforce looking after your company operations, you will feel assured when you get updates on every activity. Thanks to the growth of the internet and technology, this is quite possible nowadays. You can resort to using Smartphone apps to have a close look at various aspects of business operations.
8 Top Apps That You Can Utilize To Manage Business Operations On The Move:
1. Google Drive
There are so many Cloud storage and syncing service providers, but not every one of them is as successful as Google Drive! It is now available in the form of an app as well. With the app, you can access every file that you have stored on the drive. You can access and store images, text files, PDFs and any more. You may even store Microsoft Office files in Google Drive. Uploading files from your device and sharing with others is also simple. The best thing is that when you have a Google account, it comes for free. The basic account entitles you to 15 GB of free storage. Its integration with Google online apps is excellent.
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2. Square Register
With the Square Register app, you will find keeping track of your company’s inventory and sales has become way simplified. It lets you access data real time and issue refunds and apply discounts. You also get business insights using Square Analytics anytime from your Smartphone. If you use Square Reader or Square Stand, you may swipe credit cards for making payments.
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3. Skype
Yes, there are some other VoIP service providers nowadays, but the popularity and user base of Skype remains unchallenged. With time, Skype has become more feature packed and this has made it rather indispensable for businesses. For small business the basic version is adequate. With paid version, you get access to more collaborative features. The options to share screen, files and message, for free makes it ideal for business needs. With speedy LTE network, making inroads everywhere, using the Skype app on Smartphone has become easier than ever before. It is available on nearly every platform.
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4. Evernote
Evernote is not exactly new but over time its usefulness has not diminished. If you need to take notes a lot while you are on the move and share them, this is the app you should use. Evernote lets you take notes of varying lengths and then you can convert those notes into slides. There is a free basic version and three other subscription plans are there for you to use this app. The best part is it lets you collaborate using lines of text and images captured from various sources. It is available on major PC and Smartphone OS platforms.
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5. Expensify
For busy business travelers or those who are into sales, this is a lifesaver app! With Expensify, You can make a nice job of expense reporting, when you are on trips. It has inbuilt SmartScan technology. With the app, you can take images of any receipt on the move and select a report to send that to. The app generates expense report and there is no need for manual data entry. It also lets you import credit card transactions in case you lose a receipt. This can be really handy and time saving.
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6. Uber Conference
If you are not a big fan of Skype or want something other than conference calling feature offered by your Smartphone, this is the app you have to use. It gives you the flexibility to have conference calling with utmost flexibility. You can schedule and configure conference calls with few recipients using only your Smartphone when you have this app. The meeting can be started without any pin code. You get access to the social media profiles of the people you want to have a conference call with. Your call sessions can also be recorded.
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7. PocketSuite
PocketSuite lets business users manage their businesses more efficiently and keep things better organized. With this app, you can easily schedule client appointments and interact with them using email and SMS. You can also send invoices and make payments right from your device. The appointments made using the app syncs with your calendar so that you do not miss out anything later!
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8. Trello
With Trello, you can eliminate using email threads. This is useful when you want to communicate with teams in your company and want all to stay updated. You can use videos, images and PDFs with it.
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Which apps do you use to manage business easily? Share with me in the comments below.