The Best Small Business Apps

Nowadays, small businesses can get much of their work done right from their computer, laptops and even on a smartphone with easy to use programs and applications. Here are top 20 apps and tools  to help any small business owner get started.  We've put together a guide to some our own favorite tools to help any small business owner get started. *see Infographic for all the details.

Paperwork
Its something we all have to deal with - but with these handy apps, you'll be able to deal with it when its most convenient for you, leaving you time to work the more exciting parts of growing your business.

• Abukai
• Freshbooks
• QuickBooks
• Kashflow
• One Receipt
• SignEasy

Sharing & Communications
Keeping customers and colleagues up to date can be a challenge for a start-up company - however, these apps will ensure you can maintain communications even when you're not in the office!

• HyperOffice
• You Send It
• MailChimp
• Pinpointe
• Air Sharing

Security
Keep your data and your contacts sage from intrusion and system failures with these excellent apps designed to keep your company's day to operations secure.

• Fing
• KoolSpan TrustCall
• Mozy

Software
There's a wealth of management software available online - so to make sure you're really getting your money's worth, make sure you're choosing providers which allow you to keep using their services on the move.

• Tribe HR
• Zendesk
• Resonator

Other Clever Apps
You'll be amazed at what else you can do for your business through your phone - take a look at some of our other favorites for an idea of how much your small business can benefit from just a few simple apps.

• Shopify
• FormMobit
• Win8 Metro Testbed