10 "must have" iPad apps for savvy business owners
With the increasing popularity of the iPad, there are hundreds (of thousands) of apps available for personal and business use. We've handpicked 10 'must have' apps for savvy business owners.
DropBox
Free to download and use, Dropbox enables you to bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere - anytime. After you install Dropbox on your computer, files that you save to your Dropbox are also automatically saved to your computer, iPhone and iPad. Nice!
Fuze Meeting HD
With the Fuze Meeting HD app, you can have meetings with your prospects, clients or staff from anywhere, anytime. Features include video conference meetings on the iPad with multiple people (on multiple devices), share powerpoint presentations, word documents, PDFs, and much more. Meeting 'attendees' can use their iPad, iPhone, Mac, Android or Blackberry device.
LogMeIn
Don't have access to your computer but need to access your files? The LogMeIn app enables you to remotely access your computer from your iPad or iPhone - allowing you to view, transfer and save files or folders between your iPad or iPhone and computers. A very handy app for business owners always on the go.
Analytics HD
A personal favourite of ours, with the Analytics app you can immediately view insightful statistics and data on your website. View the Dashboard for a quick summary, or choose from the reports and charts for more in-depth stats including: number of website visits, geographic locations, browsers your visitors use and much more. This is the premier app for Google Analytics.
Idea Boards
Thanks to Idea Boards, you no longer have to scribble your brilliant ideas onto cafe napkins! Use this handy app to sketch your ideas, take notes at a seminar, or for scribing in meetings and workshops.
Hootsuite
Are you a savvy business social networker? With Hootsuite, you can manage multiple networks in one step, including Twitter, Linkedin, Foursquare, Facebook and much more. Schedule your updates that best reach your target audience, view analytics and reports, track results and monitor mentions. This is available for your computer, iPhone and iPad.
Salesforce Mobile
Not yet an iPad app (just an iPhone app), however, Salesforce Mobile is still a must have for your iPad. If you're a Salesforce subscribed user (if not, let's save that for another post), the Salesforce app allows you to have instant access to business and client data wherever you are. Now, you and your sales team can manage your lead and sales pipeline by creating leads, convert sales, access reports, and much more - on the go.
Keynote
Keynote allows you to create professional presentations on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. The app comes with themes you can use, animated charts and transitions, and allows you to export the final presentation as a PDF.
Skype
Call, video call or instant message your Skype contacts wherever you are, with the Skype iPad app. It's completely free to call people on Skype over WiFi. Or add a little credit to call landlines and mobiles.
iThoughtsHD
An ideal app for those who love to brainstorm or mindmap. iThoughtsHD is a mind mapping tool that enables you to visually organise your thoughts, ideas and information onto your iPad. Use the icons and clipart images that comes with the app, or insert your own images or notes with hyperlinks.
DropBox
Free to download and use, Dropbox enables you to bring all your photos, docs, and videos anywhere - anytime. After you install Dropbox on your computer, files that you save to your Dropbox are also automatically saved to your computer, iPhone and iPad. Nice!
Fuze Meeting HD
With the Fuze Meeting HD app, you can have meetings with your prospects, clients or staff from anywhere, anytime. Features include video conference meetings on the iPad with multiple people (on multiple devices), share powerpoint presentations, word documents, PDFs, and much more. Meeting 'attendees' can use their iPad, iPhone, Mac, Android or Blackberry device.
LogMeIn
Don't have access to your computer but need to access your files? The LogMeIn app enables you to remotely access your computer from your iPad or iPhone - allowing you to view, transfer and save files or folders between your iPad or iPhone and computers. A very handy app for business owners always on the go.
Analytics HD
A personal favourite of ours, with the Analytics app you can immediately view insightful statistics and data on your website. View the Dashboard for a quick summary, or choose from the reports and charts for more in-depth stats including: number of website visits, geographic locations, browsers your visitors use and much more. This is the premier app for Google Analytics.
Idea Boards
Thanks to Idea Boards, you no longer have to scribble your brilliant ideas onto cafe napkins! Use this handy app to sketch your ideas, take notes at a seminar, or for scribing in meetings and workshops.
Hootsuite
Are you a savvy business social networker? With Hootsuite, you can manage multiple networks in one step, including Twitter, Linkedin, Foursquare, Facebook and much more. Schedule your updates that best reach your target audience, view analytics and reports, track results and monitor mentions. This is available for your computer, iPhone and iPad.
Salesforce Mobile
Not yet an iPad app (just an iPhone app), however, Salesforce Mobile is still a must have for your iPad. If you're a Salesforce subscribed user (if not, let's save that for another post), the Salesforce app allows you to have instant access to business and client data wherever you are. Now, you and your sales team can manage your lead and sales pipeline by creating leads, convert sales, access reports, and much more - on the go.
Keynote
Keynote allows you to create professional presentations on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch. The app comes with themes you can use, animated charts and transitions, and allows you to export the final presentation as a PDF.
Skype
Call, video call or instant message your Skype contacts wherever you are, with the Skype iPad app. It's completely free to call people on Skype over WiFi. Or add a little credit to call landlines and mobiles.
iThoughtsHD
An ideal app for those who love to brainstorm or mindmap. iThoughtsHD is a mind mapping tool that enables you to visually organise your thoughts, ideas and information onto your iPad. Use the icons and clipart images that comes with the app, or insert your own images or notes with hyperlinks.
