These days, mobile apps are available for just about any obscure function you could possibly conceive, from seeing what you look like with different funny moustaches to providing your pet cat with on-screen rodent entertainment. But of course, our mobile devices are not merely intended as trivial diversions; for the more sober-minded among us, phones and tablets can be essential tools for keeping business on the go, without the need to sit down in the office in front of a wide screen monitor. By choosing the right apps to download, we can maintain all important executive control wherever we happen to be. And we still might find time for silly moustaches and cat entertainment.
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Slack
A useful cloud-based tool that allows for messages and files to be stored in one place, Slack is completely mobile. It allows for workflows to be divided into teams or clients in any way that’s suitable, and individuals can join or leave chats as required. Slack integrates with over 1000 apps, and it allows for files, images and videos to be dragged and dropped directly. It has a screen sharing feature, and a useful video call features for talking directly to participants.
Office 365
The cloud-based, web app version of Microsoft Office is available on Mac and PC, and across mobile devices. It includes the most useful applications, Word, Excel and Powerpoint, with OneDrive available for online backups and used with external cloud providers. Other applications included in the package are Publisher, Outlook, Access and Skype. As a leading office software platform, Office 365 is especially useful for smaller businesses.
Kashoo
Kashoo is a platform for creating invoices, auditing and taxation, among other accounting services. Its invoice features are available in multiple currencies and information on exchange rates are automatically downloaded. Kashoo has a payment gateway that allows users to accept credit card payments, with BluePay, Square and Stripe also supported. The app enables connections to more than 5000 bank data feeds, has a user-friendly interface, and excellent customer support. Unfortunately, Kashoo is only available for iOS users.
Quickbooks
Available to download or as an online, cloud-based solution, Quickbooks is a useful app for financial management aimed at small to mid-sized enterprises. It can be used to accept payment, to manage and pay invoices, and for various services like payroll. The Simple Start payment plan enables users to track expenses and income, manage receipts and create reports, while the Essentials plan allows for bills to be managed and for multiple users to be included. The app integrates with PayPal and Apple Pay to make payments and invoicing easier.
G Suite
Another cloud-based storage solution, G suite provides users with access to spreadsheets, text documents, presentations, images or email wherever they may be. The Google suite also enables collaboration in real time, with revision and comment tools. There is a comprehensive free plan for individual users, or paid plans for larger businesses that require more storage and security features. With a handy mobile app for a full range of mobile devices, G suite can be conveniently accessed anywhere.
Trello
Trello is a project management tool that is organised into list-making boards. It is flexible and easy to use, allowing users to keep track of their tasks and projects from simple overviews to precise details. Trello allows for collaboration between individuals and teams, and it has an appealing visual approach. Users create cards displayed on boards which can be marked as assigned or completed. Numerous labels can be attached to make things clearer and notifications are sent to users when actions are performed.
Inigo
It was not so long ago that the exchange of personal cards was an important part of business. Though this may still be practiced in the digital age, there is less need for it. Inigo is an app for networking that allows for the creation and sharing of virtual business cards simply by tapping one mobile device against another. This makes networking a much more convenient interaction, without the need to print and carry around physical cards that could still be in existence somewhere long after your professional situation has changed.
Xero
Xero is an accounting app that is widely used throughout the world. It provides everyday accounting procedures that include employee payrolls, accounts payable, accounts receivable and purchase orders. All data can be saved to cloud or downloaded, and the mobile app helps users to access data and keep track of finances in any location. Xero is easy to set up, with an intuitive dashboard and unlimited email support.
Evernote
For the recording of ideas, either for personal use or to be shared with others, Evernote enables the capture and storage of text, audio or images. This can include personal and business notes, to-do lists, reminders and other files, which can be stored and accessed across a range of personal devices. Notes can be located with the use of tags or keywords. Evernote conveniently makes note taking possible on the go, it prevents ideas from being lost, and it offers an easy Google sign-in.
Mailchimp
Mailchimp is a useful software application that is increasingly relevant in a business landscape, with a large focus on marketing and communications. This app helps businesses build and manage mailing lists, increase subscribers, send out messages, automate email campaigns, customise email templates, view performance reports, and create the most effective newsletters. The information provided can be used to make customer communications more relevant, and Mailchimp can be conveniently integrated with e-commerce platforms such as WooCommerce, Magentoand Shopify.
With so much more functionality accessible through mobile apps, it almost seems possible to run businesses solely from mobile devices. While in most cases this may still be a bit too much to ask, it does mean that those running businesses are much more flexible in terms of their location, and in terms of their overall capabilities. The future is likely to be one in which we are all freed from the traditional desk, and able to live more physical and comfortable lives – while we are getting things done.
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