1. Manage Network Contacts
I really like Hashable 2.0. The app (iPhone & Android) allows you to forward your contact info, set reminders (which go on your calendar and send you an alert email), take notes and introduce your contacts to each other. It’s a great way to cut back on paper and to help with the trouble so many have with remembering to follow-up.
2. Track Expenses
I like anything that’s functional and time-saving.
Expensify and apps like it help entrepreneurs stay organized and save time at the end of the month and at tax time.
3. Share Files
Dropbox has been a huge help with our business … we can easily send files to each other and our customers. Using Dropbox you don’t have to go through a ton of USBs or numerous emails, and [you aren’t] limited to using only one computer to edit a file.
4. Expedite Payment
One of the biggest challenges of running your own business? Getting paid on time. Enter Square, an awesome and ridiculously easy-to-use application for accepting payments via credit card. We use it religiously. Not only has it expedited receiving payment from clients, the processing fee is lower than PayPal. Download it now and save yourself those “Where’s my money?” emails.
5. Secure Your Servers
For all of the Internet entrepreneurs out there, website security and keeping 100% up-time for your site is a must. With CodeGuard, you get to automatically backup your servers from any previous point in time. Best of all, it’s inexpensive and well-worth the monthly price.
6. Gather Feedback and Information
It actually came out in late 2010, but Quora has been very useful to me to this year. It’s a great way to pull together a wide variety of information, as well as find experts in new fields.
7. Track To-Dos
As a CEO I have a ton of to-dos, and Wunderlist allows me to track all of these from my computer, iPhone or iPad. Their design is clean and fresh, with the best part being that you can organize your to-dos by categories, such as personal, businesses, etc. This is a must-have app for any entrepreneur.
8. Manage Social Media
I came across Arkli, which is a social media campaign manager, and I’ve been working closely with creator Mike Potter on its usability. Arkli lets you schedule out your blog posts, tweets, YouTube videos, etc. and share the entire campaign with affiliates, colleagues, joint venture partners, etc. so they can instantly schedule their own social media updates too. One word: AMAZING!
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