Useful Communication Apps for Business [Infographic]

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Communication Apps for Business

During our working day, we are likely in constant communication. We might be communicating with our colleagues via instant message or the intranet or email; we are likely in contact with clients via phone or email or both; we get in touch with suppliers via text or email or phone etc. There are many options for these communications.

Communication is necessary, there is no doubt about that but it can be excessively time consuming, even time wasting when performed inefficiently. It is wonderful that today’s technology has brought to us a multitude of ways to do work more efficiently. Step forward cloud computing which allows for streamlined team collaboration for people working remote of the office.

Webinars, live docs, VoIP and so many more technologies are now eased into our working day and we and our ‘to do’ list specifically is likely a lot better off! For a better understanding of these technologies, check out Ooma’s guide to voip phone systems.

This infographic from the Sheraton Athlone Hotel highlights some apps that will be useful in making your business communication efforts more efficient. It segments the apps according to different needs; there are some to help improve internal communication, some to assist in team collaboration and lots more.

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Effective Business Communication Apps

In business, effective communication is vital to an efficient business operation both internally and externally. Here are some apps to help you along the way!

Best for Internal Communication

Bitrix24

Functionality

• Bitrix24 has group chat and video, document management, its own cloud, a calendar for planning email, a CRM system, and human resource capabilities.
• You can pick and chose which parts you use.

Price: Free for up to 5 GB storage

Platform: iOS, Android

Best for Small Business Owners

Fuze

Functionality

• This hosts online meetings for all devices and operating systems, including new versions for iPads, and tablets such as the Samsung Galaxy.
• Offers high-definition video and high-quality audio and is easy to set up.

Price: Free

Platform: iOS, Android

Hootsuite

Functionality

• Hootsuite is a tool that allows you to monitor all the major social media platforms from one interface.
• The app is easy to use and allows for scheduling of posts in advance and on the go.

Price: Free

Platform: iOS, Android

Best for Getting Organized

Pushover

Functionality

• Pushover will organise all your messages from all your devices in one common space.
• It sends push messages to any smartphone and places messages in one unified inbox.
• It lets you send 7,500 messages each month, making it a good option for the well-connected small-business owner.

Price: Free 7 day trial / $4.99 / £4.50 one off thereafter

Platform: iOS, Android

Best for Admin Work

Camscanner

Functionality

• Allows you to scan documents like receipts, business cards, newspaper articles, and images.
• Has additional features to adjust scanned images, numerous export options, and lightning-fast scanning sped.

Price: Free

Platform: iOS, Android

Expensity

Functionality

• Makes capturing receipts, tracking time or mileage, business travel, and creating expense reports quick and easy (and paperless) by scanning them with your phone.
• You can also allocate them to whatever report sheet you want.

Price: Free

Platform: iOS, Android

Best for Translation Requirements

Google Translate

Functionality

• Very simple to use, just scan the word with your camera or text/audio input.
• Language packs available if connectivity not available.
• Can translate up to 90 languages.

Price: Free

Platform: iOS, Android

Best for Team Collaboration

Google Drive

Functionality

• Allows for live collaboration and document sharing across many formats including word, spreadsheet, and presentation documents.
• Highly intuitive, it’s excellent for those on the go or those who use and work on many office devices.

Price: Free

Platform: iOS, Android

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