When setting up a business online, lack of funding is often an issue. Most people thing that the best route to success is to invest in all the latest technologies and spend hundreds on kitting their office out to the highest standard, but for most, this just isn’t an option but this doesn’t have to be a disadvantage. There are a number of free software programmes and tools available out there that can do just as well as their paid counterparts. But did you know, you don’t even have to have a laptop to run a business these days? With the new tablets and phones on the market, you can do everything in the palm of your hand. Here are three iPhone apps that are every start up business should have.
Best for project managing
A lot of project managers use an online platform to manage daily tasks and one of the most popular ones is the project management software Basecamp. It’s been tough trying to scale this software down for a mobile device but finally there is the Encamp. This app gives you access to all of Basecamp’s core features-such as individual projects information, messages, check lists, and milestones-and it’s all presented in a nicely designed interface that loads information quickly. And best of all, the app is free!
Best for pitching ideas
The mbPointer is a great app for those who use PowerPoint on a regular basis. A lot of people will have spent a small fortune buying the latest PowerPoint controller so the look the part during interviews and meetings but what’s the point when you have an iPhone. This easy-to-use app can turn your iPhone into a wireless PowerPoint slide show remote control. It allows you to move the cursor by twisting and tilting your iPhone and you can also add and erase annotations and easily navigate through slides.
Best for site owners and bloggers
If you’re running your business from home, chance are you probably have some sort of web presence too. Keeping an eye on your traffic shouldn’t be something you check once a day or less. You can check on the go with the Google analytics app that lets you access 47 different reports in a matter of minutes. you can also take a look at custom reports you’ve previously created on a PC that looks at multiple accounts. The most useful for those who are simply monitoring their traffic is the Today report which gives you a bite-sized overview of todays traffic.
