"Apps are Forever - Part 2" Article by Steve Marsten

I Pad’s are great tools for the business owner on-the-go, who may neither want nor require a heavy-duty laptop. Moreover the iPad can actually be transformed into a very productive device. As I promised last week we should look at the top 5 apps in business.

Although, considering the spectacular numbers of apps in the marketplace, it can be quite overwhelming to pick the perfect one to suit a specific business need.

Business Owners today can get a ton of work done on your iPads. In putting together this list of top applications for businesspeople, we looked for software that was particularly handy for professionals on the go.

FlightTrack offers a lot of information without saddling you with an overwhelming interface. For each flight, it lists the scheduled departure and arrival times; delay information is clearly marked, as well, and you view the aircraft type, departure gate, and scheduled flight time.

Once a flight is in the air, FlightTrack shows the airspeed, radar and current positioning. Very handy given our local skittish flights schedules.

Convert is a unit converter. It has the most common and essential conversions. It’s easy to use with a pleasing user-interface. Simply tap different units to see additional conversion results. The downside is that it does not retain recent conversions.

Voice Memos - Sometimes you have one of those eureka! moments and need to note down your great idea. If you don’t have a pen and paper handy, fear not- you can use the Voice Memo to record voice memos without breaking your train of thought. It’s great in the middle of the night or when you are on the go.

Docs To Go - This is a great way to create and edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint. It’s great for compatibility. It has multiple desktop syncing options though there is no attachment syncing with email.

Mastech - An Australian app issued by Macquarie. It lists personal tax rates, superannuation and social security information. This is very handy from time to time when you are dealing with payroll or tax costs.

Have you used any of our Top 5 Business App’s?

Do you use other apps in business which you find to be effective?

What app can’t you live without? Drop us a line and let us know….

At Sothertons we can assist you with obtaining the Apps that make you more efficient in your business.