“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
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