The Best Apps for Busy Professionals

Megumi Robinsonmegumi@gebencommunication.com

@megumirobinson

“There’s an app for that.”

The Numbers:

• 2 million apps in the iTunes App Store* and Google Play*

• 1.2 billion people used apps at the end of 2012*

• 309.6 billion apps are downloaded each year*

http://www.theverge.com/2013/10/22/4866302/apple-announces-1-million-apps-in-the-app-storehttp://readwrite.com/2013/07/24/google-play-hits-one-million-android-appshttp://visual.ly/mobile-apps-how-many-people-use-apps

Apps = Productivity

• Streamline your processes• Have access to important

documents any time and anywhere• Work on the go• Make tasks easier to accomplish• Collaborate with your team

Business & Project Management

Cloud-based productivity suite

• Why use Google Apps? • Gmail: Custom email address, Google search

+ storage• Calendar: Schedule meetings and share

calendars• Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides: Create, share

and collaborate on projects• Google Voice and Hangout: Call forwarding

and video conferencing

www.google.com/appsFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

Project management software + online collaboration

• Why use Basecamp? • Organize your projects• Assign tasks and to-do’s for people on the

project• Share files, have discussions and track

progress

www.basecamp.comFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

Online file storage and sharing

• Why use Dropbox? • Access to all files online and via app• Share folders with team members• Keeps your work safe

www.dropbox.comFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

Cloud accounting

• Why use FreshBooks? • Easily track time to client projects• Log expenses• Create invoices + manage accounts

www.freshbooks.comFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

Accept credit card payments via mobile phone

• Why use Square? • Free secure credit card reader• Easy set up and simple pricing• Get paid fast

squareup.comFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

Electronic document signing

• Why use SignNow? • Sign documents from any device• Track and organize your company’s

documents• Share files and documents

signnow.comFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

Communication

Text, voice and video calls

• Why use Skype? • Free video and voice calls to Skype users• Ability to call mobile and landline• Group video and voice calls

www.skype.comFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

Online meeting, web and video conferencing

• Why use WebEx? • Coordinate conference calls, videos and

screen sharing• Host online events and webinars• Schedule, host and attend meetings from

app

www.webex.comFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

• Makes email light, fast and mobile-friendly

• Why use Mailbox? • Swipe user interface makes getting through email

quick and easy • “Snooze” emails to re-appear later• Manage multiple Gmail accounts

Note: Currently only integrates with Gmail and only available for iPhone

www.mailboxapp.comFind it in the iTunes store

Productivity + Organization

Remember things big and small from your computer, phone, tablet and the web

• Why use Evernote? • Create and organize notes and photos• Save anything from the internet: articles,

recipes, photos, etc.• Web clipper• Syncs with your computer, phone, tablet

evernote.comFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

• Turn your business card into contacts

• Why use CardMunch? • Snap a photo of a business card to save it in

your phone contacts• Integrates with LinkedIn contacts

Note: Only available on iPhone

cardmunch.comFind it in the iTunes App store

• Clear App: Manage Your To-Do Lists

• Why use Clear? • Simple and beautiful user interface to

manage multiple to-do lists• Integrates with iPhone app and Mac desktop

Note: Only available on iPhone

realmacsoftware.com/clearFind it in the iTunes App store

Social Media

Facebook Pages App

• Why use Pages App? • Manage your company’s Facebook page on

the go• Separates personal and business Facebook

Find it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

Twitter App

• Why use Twitter App? • Manage your company’s Twitter on the go• Switch between multiple accounts

twitter.comFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

Social Media Management Platform

• Why use Hootsuite? • Easily manage multiple social media

accounts (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) from one dashboard

• Set up multiple “streams” within one screen• Schedule social media posts

hootsuite.comFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

• Why use LinkedIn? • Professional social network• Connect with new contacts• Join group conversations

linkedin.comFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

• Why use Instagram? • Visual storytelling is a growing trend• Show followers “behind the scenes”• Easily edit photos with filters

Instagr.amFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

Travel + Entertainment

Peer to peer reviews on local restaurants, shopping entertainment and businesses

• Why use Yelp? • Discover new places• Read reviews from others• Find what’s near you• Make reservations via OpenTable

Yelp.comFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

Find a driver via mobile app

• Why use Uber? • Now in Columbus!• Easy to use• Ride in style with a black car• See where your Uber is while waiting

uber.comFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

Organize your travel

• Why use Tripit? • All-in-one travel organizer• Sync travel schedules and plans with email• Automatically update your calendar

tripit.comFind it in the iTunes App and Google Play store

Megumi Robinsonwww.GebenCommunication.commegumi@gebencommunication.com@megumirobinson

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