Essential iPhone Apps For New Entrepreneurs

Being an entrepreneur can be a rewarding job that allows you to do things that other jobs don’t. For example, you can be your own boss, set your own schedule, interact with your own clientele and reap the benefits of your own hard work. Being an entrepreneur, however, can also be a grueling task that requires optimal dedication. Luckily, with the continually advancement of technology, being an entrepreneur is easier than ever with mobile applications. Here are some essential apps that everyone entrepreneur should have on their smartphone.

Dropbox

It only makes sense that one of the most popular and convenient apps in any app store would also be a vital tool for entrepreneurs. Dropbox is perfect for any startup company or small business. It allows you to upload documents that all of your company can see and then make changes or additions as necessary. Whether it’s video, pictures, documents or practically anything else you want to save or share, the cloud saving services of Dropbox are useful for any start-up business.

Evernote

Another insanely popular app is Evernote. Evernote is the king of all note-taking applications and can be used in every way you can imagine. With Evernote, it’s easy to make folders for your notes and organize them once they’ve been created. Furthermore, your employees can make additions or changes to the notes, as well. Evernote is perfect for large note-taking needs, but it’s also easy and practical enough to use for your next office store shopping list.

TripIt Pro

If you are an entrepreneur constantly on the go, you can use TripIt Pro to organize all of your travel documents and information. From your flight information to your hotel and rental car arrangements, you won’t have to search through old emails or documents once you store everything on TripIt Pro. The reason the Pro version is worth the upgrade is because the added features include the ability to alter your flights or hotels in the case that something changes your schedule.

HootSuite

You certainly should be using social media if you are an entrepreneur. After all, it’s a great way to connect to your clients and market yourself. To manage all of your social media networks, use HootSuite to keep things organized. HootSuite is great for an individual entrepreneur who is running their own social media campaign. But it’s even more convenient for companies who have multiple team members who can all access the social media accounts.

Square

If you accept credit card payments, having Square on your phone will help you immensely. This service allows you to swipe a credit card on your phone and complete a transaction right then and there. Being a market leader in this technology, Square still offers reasonable merchant rates, an added bonus to an already appreciated app.

Pandora

Sure, being an entrepreneur is about business and the bottom line. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy yourself. Having Pandora on your mobile device will allow you to listen to your favorite tunes when you are winding down from a long day of meetings, or if you are trying to ignore that crying baby next to you on the plane. Whatever the circumstance, Pandora is a great entertainment app, in addition to all of the more professional apps on this list.

The apps on this list will keep you ahead of the competition as a young entrepreneur. Some are for fun, while others are for convenience, but all of them will help you maximize the technology available to entrepreneurs in today’s world.

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Winston Carey writes on business, entrepreneurship, shipping & transportation, business software, management; business owners looking for useful software should take a peek at eShip Global.

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