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The world has gone mobile, and it stays connected with smartphones. These little devices have become so powerful, they can be used as tools to run mobile businesses. There are at least 10 smartphone apps you should try if you want to make yours more efficient and effective.
Smartphone apps are a booming industry, and lots of it is due to mobile businesses. Research firm Strategy Analytics predicts that more than 200 million mobile workers will use mobile business apps in 2013 alone. It’s going to create revenue of up to $50 billion by the end of 2017. With that many people plugging into apps, you could be left behind if you don’t join the party.
Mobile devices have become so sophisticated, you can do just about anything with them, conduct any aspect of your business. Whether you want to make a list of top urban planning schools or remember where to get the highest-quality copy paper, there’s an app that allows you to do it.
Smartphones make life easier
Smartphones should make life easier, but when you’re away from the office, work often becomes harder. Use apps that will mobilize your office and conduct business from anywhere.
Map Meetings
Not only will Meeting Mapper track your appointments, but it show you where they are. Get it at the iPhone store to make every meeting.
Track time
Keep track of the time you spend working, even when you’re away from the office, with iTimesheet. Back it up to an FTP service to export it to Excel any time. The HoursTrack app allows you to track time and even view your earnings.
Manage Documents
You don’t have to meet clients face-to-face to get documents signed, and you don’t even need the documents. Use EchoSign, an electronic signature application, and banish the need for paper. EchoSign gives you access to Dropbox files to get contracts signed. Dropbox is an easy-to-use file-storing application that makes it easier for you to get to important documents.
Stay in Touch
Communicate with the office and other business contacts instantly with Skype. The app is free to use and allows you to connect to anyone on the Skype network. Get all the necessary parties together for an online meeting with Fuze Meeting, without actually getting in a room together.
Forge New Connections
Meeting people is part of being successful. Use apps like Bump to network more effectively. This app allows you to share your contact information with other smartphone users. Use the Hashable app to exchange business cards with new contacts and even keep track of your relationships.
Take Payments
Install the GoPayment app, and enable your smartphone to take credit card payments. There’s no transaction limit, and you won’t need anything extra to process payments.
The world is a big place, and you can’t stay tied to the office. You’ve got to get out there to make things happen. Use smartphone apps to stay on top of your business even on the go.
