10
Great Apps
for Busy
Small-Business
Owners
A
2015 Issue 2 |
THE
SCORE
26
s a small-business owner, there is an
astounding number of apps at your
disposal to aid in simplifying the art of
running your business. However, every
app has particular strengths and the
dilemma is defining which app’s purpose
best fit your needs. It seems a new one is created with
each passing day, and with a long list of to-dos yourself,
how are you supposed to find the time to sort through
them all?
This list breaks down 10 apps for small-business
owners—comprised from research from the likes of
Forbes, PCMag, 148apps, TechCrunch, GetApp and G2
Crowd—all of which are designed to help you achieve
organization, increase visibility and manage your
connections.
Tripit – This free app is every business traveler’s best
friend; it is the little savior in your back pocket that keeps
track of all your trip arrangements in one place. Designed
for those that have to make three connecting flights and
By Kristen Perez
rent a car all within the same day; this
app allows you to breathe a little easier
while traveling. Tripit not only keeps a
simple itinerary, it also gathers weather
updates, maps and directions to ensure
that you are always prepared. It is a
comprehensive travel guide, from start to finish, and is a
must for the frequent business traveler.
Evernote – Securing $166 million in funding, this
popular app lets entrepreneurs and small-business
owners keep track of all their ideas; even in the middle of
a flight cross-country. This app allows users to store, organize and share text, photos and voice notes. Evernote won
PCMag’s Editors’ Choice Award and was described as “…
An indispensable tool. Its magic lies in its flexibility. You
can bend Evernote to your will and use it for practically
anything, from recording meetings to marking up PDFs
to keeping a daily diary.” This free online service has the
option to upgrade to a premium service for $5 per month
or $45 per year.