Using these tools, small business owners will be able to make sure their business is running smoothly whilst still managing to have some fun in the sun.
Here they are:
1. Skype.
Need to make business calls but worried about dialling out internationally and racking up a huge phone bill? With this popular tool, you can make free Skype to Skype calls no matter where you are as well as engage in instant messaging and video chat – what better way to gloat about your holiday destination than have the picturesque setting in the background!
Keep one eye on your finances and the other on your pina colada with this web-based financial management tool. Accessible via any desktop or laptop with internet connection or even a mobile phone with a web browser, this handy application will allow you to keep tabs on your cash flow and track your VAT returns while soaking up the sun’s rays.
3. Uber Social.
Don’t worry about being unable to engage your customers through social media channels while on holiday. With this cool app, you can still update and manage your Twitter and Facebook accounts from anywhere and keep tabs on what your followers and friends are saying about your business.
4. PDF Notes.
We’ve all been there when an important PDF document comes through to your mobile but you can’t open or edit the file. These frustrating moments can now be avoided with PDF Notes, which lets you view and edit PDF documents – even on the beach!
5. ProOnGo Expense.
Never lose money through lost receipts and missed expense claims again! This handy app allows you to photograph your receipts, safely store them on your phone, and then upload the details to your company’s accountancy software.
6. Analytics.
If your business has a website and you are worried about how it is doing while you are on holiday, then fear not. With this app, you can check how much traffic is being driven to your website and make sure that you are always in the know, even on the plains of the Serengeti!
7. Weave.
Have a stress-free holiday by making sure you never miss a trick with this nifty multi-functional app. You can track to-dos, income, projects and even time spent, all from the comfort of your sun-lounger.
8. Evernote.
From the Alps to Down Under, the Nile to the Grand Canyon, all of these wonders of the world can be a source of inspiration for many entrepreneurs. Be sure to jot these thoughts down with this note-taking app, rather than waiting until you return home.
9. LinkedIn.
Need to contact a business client while on your break but don’t have their details? With LinkedIn you can access your professional network and find out how to best make contact with them from wherever you are in the world.
10. GoogleDocs.
Planning on working on business documents while on holiday? Well no need to worry about taking USB sticks with you everywhere. Simply create a document in GoogleDocs and as long as you can access the internet you’ll be able to open and edit those all important files.
Do you have any other tips on useful tools and applications which small businesses can use on the move?
