What apps keep you productive when you're on-the-go? We were asked to provide a brief overview and introduction to some of the best tools to help busy pros. Here's our list of must-have apps to maximize productivity!
3. 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-store
http://readwrite.com/2013/07/24/google-play-hits-one-million-android-apps
http://visual.ly/mobile-apps-how-many-people-use-apps
4. 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
6. 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
8. 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
10. 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
16. Electronic document signing
• Why use SignNow?
• Sign documents from any device
• Track and organize your company’s documents
• Share files and documents
19. 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
21. 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
23. • Makes email light, fast and mobile-friendly
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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
26. 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
28. • 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
30. • 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
37. 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
44. 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
46. 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
48. Organize your travel
• Why use Tripit?
• All-in-one travel organizer
• Sync travel schedules and plans with email
• Automatically update your calendar