10 Productivity Apps for the Entrepreneur
From answering emails to task management to bookkeeping, entrepreneurs often wear many hats when starting out in their business. Thankfully, there is also a plethora of productivity apps that make day-to-day operations just a little easier. Here are 10 handy apps designed to streamline the back-end of your business so you can focus on doing what you love.
2. Grammarly Keyboard
Ever clicked send on an email to a client only to discover an embarrassing spelling mistake? Grammarly’s Mobile Keyboard corrects spelling and grammatical errors even when you’re on the go. Whether you’re sending an urgent email or posting on social media, you can write from your phone with confidence.
5. Cove
Ever feel like journaling exacerbates negative emotions like stress or anxiety? Cove is an innovative journaling app that allows you to express your emotions through easy-to-make soundscapes, not words. Though not exactly a productivity app, we recommend Cove to creative entrepreneurs who have a keen interest in caring for their mental health.
6. LastPass
Login credentials driving you crazy? LastPass is a password manager that securely stores your passwords in a secure vault. Each time you visit a site, LastPass autofills your login credentials – all you have to do is remember your LastPass master password. A win/win for anyone who wants to keep their login accounts protected but also doesn’t want to remember a 20-character password for every account they own.
7. Google Voice
As robocalls become more commonplace, it can be easy to accidentally screen important business calls. Google Voice allows you to set up a separate phone number to direct your business calls to. It works across all of your devices so you can use the app in the office, at home, or on the go.
8. Forest
Have trouble focusing in the workplace? Feel like your phone is keeping you from being present with your friends and family? A visual incentive may be all you need. Forest is a gamified timer that allows you to “plant” a tree every time you want to stay focused. The tree will thrive or wither depending on how often you pick up your phone.
10. SignEasy
Long gone are the days of frantically searching for a scanner (and pen!) to manually sign a contract. SignEasy is a legally-binding e-signature app that allows you to easily add your real signature to any document, collect a signature from anyone in the world within minutes, and request in-person signatures, even when offline.