Small business owners many times confuse being busy with getting productive. Technology can keep you busy, but the right apps can make you more productive. Here is a list of the top 10 apps that will help:
1. Clear - Tasks, Reminders & To-Do Lists
Having a simple task list is critical to getting the right things done. Clear is a simple to-do list app to organize your day. Lists can be taken anywhere (thanks to iCloud sync) and setting reminders for important tasks that will ensure you never miss one. Checking off tasks is done with a satisfying swipe of a finger.
2. Notability
Say goodbye to piles of paper and notebooks. This powerful note-taker app allows you to type essays, outlines, and lists in its advanced word processor, import forms and presentations, edit PDFs, replay audio notes, and easily organize, search, and share. Annotate and illustrate in ink to get things done that a keyboard just can’t do.
3. MindNode
Brainstorm and organize thoughts with this app. You can jot down your thoughts and the app automatically arranges it into a "mind map"; a visual representation of all the ideas. This is perfect for visual learners since it will help create complex thought diagrams to share with business partners or clients in a matter of minutes.
Mobile devices transform into portable scanners with this app. Scan documents by taking a picture, then upload to Dropbox,
Launch Center Pro is an app for verbs. It saves you time by launching complex actions on your phone in just one tap. Create a “speed dial” for everyday tasks, which could include emailing a client a report from Dropbox.
6. Gneo
The app gives you a clear picture of each day’s most pressing tasks based on their urgency and importance. It brings together your calendar and to-do list together in one view. It also syncs with your calendars to show when you have time between appointments to complete them.
7. PDF Expert 5
Any business person who works with PDFs needs this easy to use app for reading, annotating, and editing PDF documents. Highlight, make handwritten notes, sign, and merge PDFs to ensure seamless business on mobile devices.
For small businesses needing to edit and translate documents and images, this app is required. Simply take a picture of the document and immediately edit, hear it read aloud, and translate into over 40 languages.
9. Tydlig - Calculator Reimagined
Frustrated with entering multi-step calculations into a calculator and having no way to save the information? In this app, all history is stored and calculations can be shared and saved as PDFs and Word documents.
10. Boxer
Have multiple email accounts? Successfully juggle multiple email addresses with this app that combines all emails into one inbox and allows you to set custom gestures to quickly delete and reply. You can move important messages into a to-do list and add a due date to prioritize follow-ups.
What is your favorite iPhone productivity app?
