Working more on the road than you do in the office seems like a dream for a lot of people. However, when you are faced with the realities of working remotely, you’ll see that there are numerous obstacles that you will run into along the way. For instance, you may want to know what the weather is where you’re going, so that you can pack accordingly or plan a meal when you arrive at your destination. Mobile apps have made business travels much more convenient, so as long as you have access to an iPhone, Android or Windows device, you should have no problem getting your hands on applications for your“for business” or “for pleasure” travels.
Make Your Company Phone Mobile with Switch.Co App
Ever wish you could take your office phone wherever you went? With the Switch.co app, you can make your business phone mobile. It simply takes your business phone number and connects it with all of your devices. It enables you to have business calls relayed to your mobile phone, desktop or landline all at once. You can also operate between two devices seamlessly, which means you can switch from your desktop to your mobile device when answering calls or sending/receiving text messages. This app is also tied with Google Apps, allowing you to merge your Google contacts into the company directory and use its features like Google Hangout, messaging and Drive. This app also comes with unlimited domestic texts and calls. International calling can be obtained at affordable rates as well.
Scan the Skies for Flights with SkyScanner
Those of you who have to book your own flights for business travels may find the SkyScanner app to be of great assistance. It makes planning trips and purchasing tickets seamless. Like with popular travel sites, this mobile app enables you to search for airfare from over one thousand different airlines. You get quick results and can purchase the ticket from the app. You’ll be able to get your hands on the best airline ticket deals without having to take out your laptop and search for a Wi-Fi hotspot. There’s also an email feature, which you can use to have your flight details sent to your inbox to review later. Then the kicker to it all, isthat it’s free!
Request Taxi Rides Using Uber
The days of hailing down a taxi in the middle of the night or a busy downtown intersection on a Monday afternoon are long gone, now that you can request a cab service using your mobile device. With the Uber app, you can turn your smartphone or tablet into your own private driver. It can be used in over 40 countries around the world. You can search for the best cab prices and have someone come pick you up within minutes. If you don’t have cash on you – no problem, because you can add credit to the app and then use that to pay the taxi you hailed. So if you’re one who hates carrying around cash in foreign countries, you’ll find this to be another reason to avoid the ATM.
Convert Currencies for Wherever You Are with Currency Converter
Traveling abroad on business can be confusing the first time around – if not the first couple of times – so it only makes sense to have tools that can help make your transition simpler. With Currency Converter, you can quickly calculate how much you owe a foreign merchant. There are 165 different currencies that this app can convert to, which include the exceedingly popular Bitcoin. To ensure that the results you get are accurate, the app is updated every hour. You can even use the app in offline mode when you aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or your data plan.
Keep Track of Your Spending with Budget Buddy
One of the great things about traveling is that you get reimbursed by your company for your expenses. Keeping track of all you spend while on the road can be a bit difficult, which is where the Budget Buddy app comes in handy. With this application, you can take pics of the bills and receipts you pay while you’re on the go. If you’ve ever had important receipts mysteriously disappear, you’ll find this application to be a must-have. Some of the features that it comes with include monthly budget management, graph and chart summaries and importing and exporting data to OneDrive.
The available apps that are out there today can make running your business on the go much easier. Whether you’re planning your travels or trying to stay connected with your colleagues, there’s a bit of something for everyone in the app market.
