3 Ways To Use Your Cell Phone To Manage Your Online Business

Technology is quickly evolving, and now even business owners can benefit from something as simple as a cell phone. In fact, cell phones, particularly smartphones, are becoming a necessity for the busy entrepreneur. While some business owners understand that cell phones can help them manage their business, most have not made this discovery yet, making it easy for you to gain an unfair advantage over your competition. Here are three ways you can use your cell phone to help you manage your business.

1. Skype

Skype is one of the greatest free tools for video conferencing. Business owners can take advantage of this tool to communicate with colleagues, vendors and other business professionals. Of course, in order to use Skype, all parties must have the software downloaded, as well as a way to make the video calls. Newer versions of the iPhone and Android phones come with a front-facing camera, making it possible to Skype. People who don't have cell phones with front-facing cameras must use computers to make Skype calls.

2. Square

There will be times where you wish you owned a portable credit card transaction machine. Square is a free app that acts as a credit card machine. It allows you to process credit card payments. The app is free, with the exception of a universal fee of 2.75 percent per transaction. No contract is required and it works with all the major credit cards: Master Card, Visa, Discover and American Express.

3. Scanner Pro

This app allows you to use your iPhone as a portable document scanner. You can use this app to scan various documents like invoices, business cards, and signed contracts. Other minor features include producing and viewing email-ready PDF files and protect your files with a password. The software automatically detects edges and has a high-quality image-processing scanner, making conversions easy to do. 

These apps can truly benefit business owners. If you are constantly on the go, you can use these apps on your cell phone to help you manage your business, whether it is an online business or a brick and mortar business. Stay ahead of your competition by adapting new marketing and productivity methods to help you succeed with your business.