The smartphone revolution more than changed how we spend our free time, it altered the landscape of how we work. With access to always-on cloud servers, new time management tools, and e-mail on the go, professionals have the tools to streamline their productivity and make strides in the workplace like never before.
Businesses nowadays can tap into a plethora of apps that may enhance their efficiency, and in many cases, the smartphone revolution has allowed them to expand their businesses into unimagined boundaries. Let's take a look at some of these useful and business-savvy apps.
Description: Any freelance worker who charges for their time can download Office Time and create detailed reports which track the cost of their work by recording each session's length. Teams also have the option of syncing their data together to keep a document with each member's contribution. The developer promises that the premium app is "guaranteed to pay for itself."
Price: $7.99
Description: With Bump, users can easily transfer contact information with other phones via any local Wi-Fi network. In order to use the feature, simply tap another phone with your iPhone, and the device's sensors will trigger the data to send.
Price: Free
Description: CloudOn links to SkyDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Box, allowing users to access their Microsoft Office documents on-the-go. Compatible programs include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Reader.
Price: Free
Description: Google drive provides 5GB of cloud storage for documents, and features the ability to "edit and create Google documents and spreadsheets."
Price: Free