3 GREAT APPS TO USE IN BUSINESS

In this technologically-advanced world, people are constantly thinking of ways to make life and business easier. As apps become more prevalent and more powerful, entrepreneurs and small business owners are relying on these tools to help their businesses grow and run more smoothly.

With all these developments at your fingertips, it would be unwise to insist on living in the dinosaur-like world of “doing things the old way.” Apps are meant to systematise and help people do more with their time – conserving effort and money in the process.

Below are 3 great apps which can help any savvy businessperson achieve their goals.

Dropbox

Millions of people use Dropbox at work. Dropbox is one of the most popular cloud storage companies that exist today. With Dropbox for Business, get the power and security of Dropbox plus robust admin controls, dedicated support, and all the space you need. It helps you automatically have your files synced as you edit them. Dropbox offers 2GB of storage for free. You can earn up to 3GB ofadditional free space by automatically syncing photos and videos with Dropbox.

Share photos with friends. Work with your team like you’re using a single computer. Everything’s automatically private, so you control who sees what.

Even if your phone goes for a swim, your stuff is always safe in Dropbox and can be restored in a snap. Dropbox secures your files with 256-bit AES encryption and two-step verification.

The Dropbox app is compatible with Android, iOS, BlackBerry, and the Kindle Fire.

Square Register

Square enables users to manage a business from anywhere by accepting credit cards using a free card reader and free point of sale tools. Square takes a 2.75% cut for all major credit cards without merchant accounts or hidden fees. The funds from swiped payments are deposited into your bank account within 1-2 business days. On the iPad version of the Square Register app, the user interface looks like a traditional cash register.

Square launched in 2010 by Jack Dorsey and James McKelvey. Dorsey is a well-respected entrepreneur that is also known for creating Twitter. Square currently has 400 employees and is processing around $15 billion in payments per year.

Skype

Especially for businesses and companies with employees who are scattered throughout the country or the globe, Skype allows you to speak and see your remote contacts as though you were speaking to them face to face, Conduct meetings with your group via conference calls (up to a maximum of 10 people), interview and get updates on your people, and have instant messaging and file sharing via Skype.

Businesses save money by calling and conferencing with anyone on Skype for free –  which reduces the cost of calling mobiles and landlines. Despite distance, your people can work together by sharing info and ideas with your team using instant messaging, file sharing and group videos. You can also add Skype buttons to your website or blog and with one click anyone can call or IM you.

Skype is downloadable on your desktops, laptops, Windows or Mac, or Apple and Android smartphones and tablets.