4. Square
Right now, Square is the payment app of choice for small businesses. Square will benefit small businesses of all types, from beauty salons to retail shops to food trucks. Square is available for free download and includes a free credit card reader.
This tiny reader attaches to your phone or other device and allows you to quickly and efficiently process payments. All credit card transactions are subject to a 2.75 percent fee. A reader that accepts contactless and chip cards costs extra. Square Register is a point-of-sale system from the same company if you own a business. Visit Square’s website to find the right plan for your company.
5. Wunderlist
Avoid cumbersome small business management apps. Wunderlist keeps things straightforward but effective. It’s a task list you can share with your team and automatically syncs. This allows your employees to see which tasks have been completed and are still outstanding. Wunderlist’s basic version is free, but a Business option starts at $4.99 per user and allows you to delegate tasks to your employees, create subtasks, set deadlines and reminders, and add notes.
6. LinkedIn
You most likely already use this business networking platform on your computer, but getting the app elevates the entire experience to a new level. LinkedIn is a powerful marketing tool; with the app, you’ll be using it more frequently. Send updates on the go, make new connections, hire new employees, follow inspiring companies and people, and keep tabs on your competitors.
7. PicMonkey
This free photo editing app helps small business owners establish a social media presence. Crop photos for social media platforms such as Instagram or edit an image for your website. It’s an excellent app for small business marketing.
PicMonkey requires no graphic design experience to edit photos. It’s a highly user-friendly app with features allowing you to create professional-looking photos quickly. The free version allows you to do a lot, but a paid plan with premium features starts at $4.99 per month.
8. Shopventory
Shopventory is a straightforward solution with robust inventory management capabilities for small businesses with inventory. Examine profit margins, compare locations, and examine sales trends.
Shopventory will assist you in determining what isn’t selling well so you can discount it and avoid restocking. It will also notify you if it suspects theft. The app assists small business owners in keeping track of and managing their inventory.
Shopventory does not have a payment processing system but integrates with Square, Shopify, PayPal, and other methods. A basic plan for one business location is free, and paid plans begin at $29 per month.