It is hard to stay on top of the latest and greatest apps, or better yet— find the ones that could really improve your life. You may be interested in some ‘special’ ones, like How to Text a Girl (99p on iTunes) or the Where to Wee restroom locator (free on iTunes), but if you are interested in practical apps to help grow your business, have a look at these…
 

1.  Make quick notes - Evernote (iOS / Windows / Android)
 
Evernote is the mac-daddy of note-taking apps. This product works seamlessly as you move from your mobile device to your desktop, something you and your colleagues probably do regularly throughout the day. Whether you want to keep track of an upcoming meeting, share notes with your team, keep an upcoming trip organised or save your favourite web pages while searching online, Evernote makes it easy.
 
2.  Get properly organised, the easy way - Any.do (iOS / Android)
 
For most people, each day starts with an all-too-long list of tasks. There are a number of apps that will help organise all the things you are supposed to do, but award-winning Any.do is quickly becoming the clear-cut winner. The app lets you quickly and easily add daily to-dos. You can select “done” to scratch an item off your list, or you can defer it to another day. In short, you can effortlessly edit, add, move and delete tasks—ensuring you get them done at some point and nothing gets lost.
 
3.  Real-time document editor - Quip (iOS / Android)
 
Quip enables you to collaborate with others on documents. The app is a dream for business users who need to work on drafts of documents instantaneously, on the go, and see others’ edits in real time. As the company says, Quip makes it easy to cut down on email because teams can be notified on mobile devices immediately as projects change and evolve. The app also works with attachments, and allows you to create and edit documents even when offline. Amaze balls!
 
4.  Read truly interesting industry news - LinkedIn Pulse (iOS / Android)
 
We love LinkedIn Pulse.  LinkedIn isn’t just a place to find a new job or stalk your ex, it is a place to connect to the latest news from thought leaders around the world. With the company’s Pulse app you can personalise your reading experience to get down to the exact type of content you need to help you run a better business. If you’re away from the Internet, you can load up your stories beforehand so you can read them when offline.
 
5.  Transform your mobile to your work phone – Bria Smartphone App (iOS / Android)
 
The best app of all however is the Bria Smartphone app, which allows you to use your mobile phone as an extension of your office phone.  Make calls on network (from your office number), receive calls that are transferred to your extension, and talk as long as you want without using your mobile minutes. Also access your company directory directly from your smartphone.
 
VTSL’s VoIP business phone service is the ideal phone system for the Bria app – so get both! Call VTSL today to learn more about a high-value, big-benefiting, mobile-app-connecting VoIP business phone system.  Or if you are already a VTSL customer, email info@vtsl.net to learn more about how the app can work for you.

Author:  Audra Oliver