By: Dana Johnson

You are an entrepreneur and running your business can be hectic. Fortunately, there are apps for your mobile device that can help make being the boss more effective and less strenuous. That is why I am sharing the 5 best apps for entrepreneurs. Trust me, you need these apps.

Google Drive

Google drive is perfect when working with a team. With this app, you and your team can send files, photos, or videos, backup files, edit files, and the app also allows you to open up various kinds of documents. These types of documents include .jpg, .doc, and .pdf. In addition to all that the app is free and is available on iPhone and Android. It is a must-have for all new and experienced entrepreneurs.

1Password

As an entrepreneur, passwords are a major part of your life. You use different types of apps, software, and programs to keep your business running. You may ask yourself, how in the world am I going to remember these passwords? Writing them down is not always a good idea because that piece of paper can get lost in an instant.

Instead, download 1Password. This password manager app allows you to have a secure login by generating passwords for you and syncing them across all devices. There are 3 plans you can choose from in their team and business section. 1Password is available on iPhone and Android. It is the perfect app and number 2 of the 5 apps every entrepreneur needs.

QuickBooks Online

This is an app all entrepreneurs should have. LinkedIn is amazing when it comes to networking online. LinkedIn is known as a professional community and allows you to connect with others in your field. It is also a great way to find employees or freelancers if there is a task or job you are looking to outsource. Creating a profile is free and the app is available on iPhone and Android.

Hootsuite

Social media has become a huge part of the business world. You as an entrepreneur are most likely posting across 3-5 platforms a day. This can be very time-consuming. Hootsuite makes posting across multiple social media platforms very easy. Once you have all your content created, you can now schedule it with the Hootsuite account. This apps allows you to input your graphic, type the caption, and then schedule a day and time for it to be posted. There is a 30-day free trial and 3 plans available to choose from.

Now that you know the 5 apps every entrepreneur needs. Comment some of your favorite entrepreneurial apps below that you used that has been a major asset to your business.

5 BEST APPS FOR ENTREPRENEURS

This post is written by Dana Johnson. Keep up with Dana on her blog here. And you can find more entrepreneur tips here.