Mobile business applications have become the standard when conducting
business, whether your company is using an iPad to give a presentation
to potential clients or you’re checking your e-mail on your Blackberry
mid-flight. Here’s a look at five invaluable business apps that aid both employers and their employees.
1. FlightTrack
Available for iPhone and Android, FlightTrack
is an easy-to-afford app that helps business travelers stay apprised of
their schedules without having to spend hours in an airport on an
unexpected layover. The mobile app enables busy professionals to get
alerts via their Smartphones, access flight schedules and even get
information about the weather on the way. Instead of getting to the
airport and finding a flight is delayed or canceled, executives can
receive up-to-date information from their home or office and, save
precious time.
2. Paycor
Payroll is one of the most important components of any business, but
making sure everything goes right isn’t always easy. Numerous factors go
into getting payroll right and not
every company has the capability of keeping the staff on-site to handle
the diverse range of needs their employees have. Company managers and
employees both need to stay informed and receive help with payroll
questions. Paycor’s mobile app, available on iOS and Android, enables
employees to access their past paystubs, see year-to-date deductions and
contact anyone in the employee directory, all at their own convenience.
3. Evernote
The days of taking notes by hand haven’t left us entirely, but for
many, using a tablet or laptop to take notes during a meeting or
presentation has become standard practice. Make the process a little
easier and more precise by using a service like Evernote,
available for use on a variety of devices, including WindowsMobile,
BlackBerry, iPhone and iPod. The notes you take can be synchronized with
your laptop and desktop computers, enabling you to access that idea you
had at midnight, immediately following lunch with a client, or while
waiting for your garment bag at baggage claim.
4. Salesforce
A free app for salespeople on the go, Salesforce
allows you to keep track of your sales information, activities, new
leads and requests from potential customers. You can also upload photos,
leave comments and post status updates, such as announcing that
recently closed deal. The app is available on iOS, BlackBerry and
Android.
5. Skype
An important resource for any office, Skype
gives you the chance to stay in touch with contacts worldwide.
Communicate for free via instant message or make video calls, whether
you’re following up on a conversation you had following a meeting,
chatting with co-workers in a sister office, or interviewing potential
candidates in other states. Streamline the process of keeping your
employees in touch and reach out to new contacts easily.
Being able to stay in touch with important contacts and access
information while out of the office is crucial for professionals around
the globe. Whether you’re confirming a flight, reviewing your talking
points before a seminar, tracking your paystubs or jotting down a quick
idea to discuss at the next company meeting, mobile apps help you stay
organized and accomplish your goals.
Joseph Baker, Post from: SiteProNews
