10
Great Apps
for Busy
Small-Business
Owners
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2015 Issue 1 GearedUp
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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
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
by Kristen Perez
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