Technology – apps and links to make your business life easier
Here are a range of apps designed to make life simple.
Finance
SumUp – allows you to take card payments without being physically connected to anything. It is handy device if you are on the go and you can issue receipts through your smartphone. There is a small initial charge with a commission taken on each transaction.
Bank
Receipt Bank
Camscanner
https://www.camscanner.com/team/price
Payment App
https://www.paypal.com/us/webapps/mpp/credit-card-reader
Flint – a phone app that allows you to create invoices and take payment. It is free to use for a very small number of transactions.
https://www.flint.com/product/
Waveapps – a free accounts package that allows you to photograph and capture information off your receipts, download bank statements, issue invoices and take payment by credit card.
Transfer Wise
Revolut
IZETTLE
https://www.izettle.com/gb?utm_expid=.BEUDzzPAS0qIMXkK8j7tWw.0&utm_referrer=
Client Management
Pipedrive – a Cloud based app that contains a CRM system and project pipeline with all of that stats you need. Price €12.00 per month
https://www.pipedrive.com/en-gb/welcomeback
Capsule CRM
Campaign Monitor – you want to send professional looking emails to a number of people and avoid being tagged as a spammer. Easy to use and starts from €9.00 per month.
https://www.campaignmonitor.com/e/
Google Tasks
https://support.google.com/tasks/answer/7675772?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
Document Management
Dropbox storage
PDFescape – this allows you to import a pdf file and make simple changes. It is free and easy to use. It can be a bit clunky but that comes with its price.
Time Trackers
Track what you are doing with your time
Keep a log of the time you spend on projects
http://www.hourstrackerapp.com
Time Tracking
Transcription Services
Miscellaneous
Live audience feedback app
https://www.polleverywhere.com/how-it-works
Loyalty Card Electronic Storage – all of your loyalty cards on your phone
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.stocard.stocard&hl=en_US
https://itunes.apple.com/ie/app/stocard-loyalty-cards-wallet/id444578884?mt=8
Scheduling App
Grammarly makes sure everything you type is clear, effective and mistake free
HP Instant Ink – imagine your printer advising HP that an ink cartridge is nearly out of ink and ordering a replacement which is delivered to your door. Cost €2.99 per month
Mind Map – a great way to get your thoughts down in front of you is to use mind maps. You can also use them as prompts for learing your speeches. This one is free.
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