Clean Informer Magazine Spring 2014 | Page 23

Tech & Gadgets 1 Microsoft SkyDrive This is a gadget that is essential for your business. It can handle a variety of users, and the main function of it is to store documents in the cloud. It will remove your need for most of the paper documents you’d normally have. New businesses can benefit a lot from being able to share their files with their employees who are out of the office for any reason. This is important for both security and financial reasons. Financially, this service is quite cheap and it can store all kinds of documents online. It passes a lot of the security burden onto Microsoft itself since it is their job to defend the cloud and if anything does happen they’ll fix it as soon as they can. 2 Samsung Galaxy Note This great device is portable and has several functions. It is small enough to put in your pocket, but has a screen big enough to run applications that are Android-based and look through your emails. Plus, if you purchase an SD card, you can store up to 32 GB of data on this device. It won’t be ideal for running larger projects, but if you get some ideas and need to job them down, this device will work. 3 DocuSign This is an online service that is great for any business owner who is conscious of green issues, efficiency, and also saving money. You’ll be able to upload your documents such as contracts, and then have your clients sign them. It will send an email back to your client and they can draw in their signature or initials on the signature in the blank box. It reduces your paper waste and saves you money on ink, plus gives you the same results as paper documents. 4 GoPro HERO3 This portable camera is great for any businessman who is always on the go. It includes built-in Wi-Fi that lets you remotely control the camera and enables total camera control, plus playback, preview and sharing with the GoPro app. This camera is wearable, waterproof and gearmountable. 5 Tom Tom When you are constantly traveling to meet a client or to do business with them, having a reliable GPS device is absolutely essential. Being late makes an extremely bad impression no matter who you are, and it could cost you the sale. The Tom Tom has a fully interactive 5 or 6 inch screen and advanced lane guidance. 23