Top 5 most useful mobile business apps to get the job done

By Staff Writer

Jul 31, 2014 09:20 AM EDT

The use of business apps have become one of the most vital necessities for modern businessmen not only because of their mobility, but also because of the very practical features they offer when it comes to work productivity, especially for those who are always on the go. As such, business apps have become essential tools in both small-time and big-time ventures.

Gone are days of manual note taking and the rushed scribbling of the minutes of business meetings, one-on-one client engagements and carrying around heavy notebooks and mountains of document files. Even laptops are slowly becoming obsolete because of the variety of applications that cater to every need to run, manage or operate the business.

In the advent of the tablet and smartphone era, we have shortlisted 5 of the most helpful business apps that can aid a business owner. The following business apps will help you not only manage the financial side of the business, but also aid in administration like document storage, purchase orders management, security and the like.

1. Roambi Analytics. Roambi Analytics boasts of its feature of simplifying any kind of hard, big data. When you are getting crazy over all the numbers and figures, Raombi makes the data more sensical by translating them into charts or graphs that would make the data more meaningful, as Business Insider suggested. This is a simple iPhone app that turns everything into simple, engaging, and intuitive experience that helps you understand your numbers while on the go.

2. SignNow. Say goodbye to the hassle of printing and scanning when you have documents to sign! Now, you can totally do it in your tablet by just downloading the PDF or RTF file of the document you have to sign and attach your signature. Should you want to add more, like text and other annotations, SignNow also allows you to do it, saving you time from printing and scanning the document again. This is perfect for big companies or ventures who operate in several cities or countries.

3. Invoice2Go. This app lets you manage your business invoices, estimates, credit memos, purchase orders and a whole lot more. Available for iPad, the app is convenient as one could issue an invoice in less than a couple of minutes. The app offers a variety of easy-to-use templates for you to choose whichever suits your business and your taste!

4. Expensify. You won't be needing your ledger and your business journal anymore with this app. The app allows you to keep track of your business expenses and manage your business reports. It also allows you to take photos of your receipts and save the images so you won't ever worry of misplacing them again. It has been dubbed in the industry as the best app for expense reporting, as it takes the time, paper, and headaches out of your expense reports!

5. My Secret Folder. A lot of people use their phones and tablets in storing important data like account numbers, passwords, etc., and security is of course the prime and utmost concern. With this app, you won't be worried about the security of your documents when your smartphone or tablet gets misplaced or when it gets stolen. Your files are stored securely and safely in this app.

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