Mobile apps for small business travel

(NC) – As a small business owner, time is invaluable—especially when you are on the road. For small business owners using smart phones, there has been an explosion of mobile applications that deliver useful information and tools to your fingertips, making business travel easier.

“Small businesses owners wear many hats, and this doesn’t change when they hit the road,” says Tisha Rattos, Director of Small Business Marketing for Rogers. “Leveraging mobile apps allows the small business owner to not only save time, but to also maintain productivity while being out of the office.”

Whether it’s keeping travel costs down, finding the best route, or staying connected to colleagues in the office, mobile apps can make business travel a breeze. Here are some examples of apps to consider for your next voyage:

Navigate with Confidence

There are many apps available that allow you to transform your smartphone into a real-time GPS navigation device. With features like built-in mapping and voice-guided turn-by-turn directions that will re-route you automatically if you make a wrong turn, you are more likely to arrive on time.

Suggested Apps: Telenav (BlackBerry device), Rogers Navigator (iPhone).

Share your travel plans with colleagues

Keep your team appraised of your location with apps that dashboard your travel plans including itineraries, miles and tracking your location.

Suggested Apps: TripIt (Android, BlackBerry device, iPhone and iPad)

Track Your Expenses

Want to log mileage against specific accounts and projects, and then send a claim to your office or client or have your receipts sent directly to your device from your credit card, in an easy-to-send PDF report? There are numerous apps that will help you manage your expenses while traveling.

Suggested Apps: Expensity (Android), iXpenselt (iPhone)

Do the Math

For the global traveler, convert many currencies with a few clicks. You can also save your favourite conversions. Make sure you choose an app that updates automatically or with one click.

Suggested Apps: Currency Exchange Rates (BlackBerry device and iPhone)

Hail a Cab

Getting taxi service isn’t always as easy as just stepping to the curb and waiving your arm. It’s good to know that you can click a button on a smartphone app to have a car sent to your location.

Suggested Apps:cab4me (BlackBerry device and iPhone).

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