Smartphones have pretty much taken over our world. Most entrepreneurs spend just as much time, if not more, on their phones than their actual computers. Thankfully, our phones can be used in a number of ways to improve our businesses and simplify our busy lives thanks to mobile apps.
If you’re always on the go, try out some of these mobile apps.
1. SignEasy
Signing documents can be surprisingly time-consuming, especially when you have to print a document, sign it, and rescan it. SignEasy is a super simple application that allows you to view and sign documents right on your phone!
2. Slice
Have you ever wasted minutes or even hours trying to find a specific online receipt for a purchase you made? Slice keeps track of online purchases through your email address.
3. Venmo
Venmo is similar to the PayPal app in the sense that you can send or receive money to others through your phone. However, Venmo is free! Not only does it complete transactions more quickly, but there are no fees involved to receive money.
4. Captio
We are entrepreneurs. Being creative individuals, we tend to have many ideas and thoughts floating around. Keeping track of all these is the difficult part. Captio allows you to send yourself an email in literally one touch.
5. Uber
Being stuck somewhere without a ride is not fun. Uber is an app that allows you to locate private car services and pay for your trip. This app even gives the driver a geo-targeted location so they can find you in a jiffy!
6. Instapaper
Instapaper is an excellent tool for nearly anyone. How often do you come across blog posts or articles that you really want to read but you simply don’t have the time? Rather than losing potentially valuable material, Instapaper will save the article on your phone or computer.
7. WriteThat.Name
Trying to find the number of someone who you haven’t saved in your contacts is one of the most frustrating circumstances. WriteThat.Name automatically scans signatures of email correspondence and saves it on your phone. It even updates information for you. While WriteThat.Name isn’t technically an app, it functions similarly to one.
8. Google Drive
Google Drive is an online drive that can store nearly any type of file. You can even use it to create documents. Google Drive can be accessed anywhere, whether it’s your phone, a friend’s phone, and on computers. Another huge benefit is that you can share your documents and allow partners or employees to edit them.
9. FreshBooks
FreshBooks has long been the premier choice of invoicing software. They have now created an easy to use mobile app that will allow you to monitor your account right on your phone.
10. CardMunch
LinkedIn has a mobile app that will help get your business cards organized. CardMunch is easy to use and will keep your wallet uncluttered. Simply take a photo of a business card and this app will automatically create a contact on your phone.
Adam Toren is an Award Winning Author, Serial Entrepreneur, and Investor. He Co-Founded YoungEntrepreneur.com along with his brother Matthew. Adam is co-author of the newly released book: Small Business, Big Vision: “Lessons on How to Dominate Your Market from Self-Made Entrepreneurs Who Did it Right” and also co-author of Kidpreneurs.
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Thanks for this, I have actually only used a couple of them. I absolutely love Google Drive and use it on a daily basis. It is really nice for storing ideas or being able to access your documents or spreadsheets any where you are. Definitely going to have to try some of these.
Interesting that Dropbox isn’t on the list, but Google Drive is a similar concept so I like the lack of duplication. Plus it’s a little refreshing to see Dropbox omitted, because it’s on pretty much every other “apps for entrepreneurs” list out there! It’s great that you’ve included a few that aren’t commonly noted, but deserve mention.
Another great one I’d add is Marketing Plan Premier, an iPad app that helps you create a custom marketing strategy. For treps who need a little marketing guidance, it is an incredible resource and makes the process so much easier.
Thanks for adding the ipad app! I haven’t heard of that one, but i will be sure to check it out.
Instapaper was great to try…. thnx
All the listed mobile applications are very useful for business perspective as well as user perspective. Thanks for sharing such a useful and informative post.
Thanks for the advice. I think the majority of business owners today own smart phones and some of these apps can be really helpful.