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10 Great Apps for Busy Small-Business Owners A 2015 Issue 2 | THE SCORE 26 s a small-business owner, there is an astounding number of apps at your disposal to aid in simplifying the art of running your business. However, every app has particular strengths and the dilemma is defining which app’s purpose best fit your needs. It seems a new one is created with each passing day, and with a long list of to-dos yourself, how are you supposed to find the time to sort through them all? This list breaks down 10 apps for small-business owners—comprised from research from the likes of Forbes, PCMag, 148apps, TechCrunch, GetApp and G2 Crowd—all of which are designed to help you achieve organization, increase visibility and manage your connections. Tripit – This free app is every business traveler’s best friend; it is the little savior in your back pocket that keeps track of all your trip arrangements in one place. Designed for those that have to make three connecting flights and By Kristen Perez rent a car all within the same day; this app allows you to breathe a little easier while traveling. Tripit not only keeps a simple itinerary, it also gathers weather updates, maps and directions to ensure that you are always prepared. It is a comprehensive travel guide, from start to finish, and is a must for the frequent business traveler. Evernote – Securing $166 million in funding, this popular app lets entrepreneurs and small-business owners keep track of all their ideas; even in the middle of a flight cross-country. This app allows users to store, organize and share text, photos and voice notes. Evernote won PCMag’s Editors’ Choice Award and was described as “… An indispensable tool. Its magic lies in its flexibility. You can bend Evernote to your will and use it for practically anything, from recording meetings to marking up PDFs to keeping a daily diary.” This free online service has the option to upgrade to a premium service for $5 per month or $45 per year.