Simon Fowler, from software expert, Advanced Exchequer reveals his top apps for business professionals to improve efficiency
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1Password
The app creates unique passwords and stores them all in one place. By entering a ‘master’ password, users can quickly access all passwords to ensure they never forget log-in again. All data stored within 1Password is protected using secure technology.
Doodle
The online scheduler coordinates meeting availability for multiple attendees. The organiser can use Doodle to send a poll with a suggested meeting date and time to a group of recipients who can quickly confirm whether they are free, eliminating back-and-forth emails and telephone calls.
Evernote
Users can make and share notes, take pictures and capture any data which they can access at any time. From storing receipts to capturing presentation slides and web-based articles, Evernote backs up files between a smartphone, computer or tablet.
Any.Do
This task planner streamlines organisation and management of ‘to do lists’ and synchronises them across multiple devices. Any.Do’s auto-suggest feature and voice recognition technology enables users to share tasks with their contacts to increase project collaboration.
Docs to Go
By providing the ability to edit and create Microsoft Office files and view PDF documents on Android smartphones and tablets, Docs to Go helps busy professionals work from anywhere.
Dropbox
The cloud-based solution securely stores documents, photos and videos which can be distributed from multiple devices. Users can create shared folders to work on projects where files can be uploaded and synchronised with ease. Dropbox can also send large files without using email attachments, reducing the strain on IT infrastructures.
TurboScan
Smartphones are transformed into multipage scanners for documents, receipts, notes and other text using TurboScan. Documents are stored as multipage PDF or JPEG files, eliminating manual processes such as submitting expense claims. The app can also send files to a predefined email address or upload them to online storage sites like Evernote.