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The 10 Best iPad Apps For Business

The bevy of business iPad apps have revolutionized the way the business world operates. The ever growing list of tools available to iPad owners allows them to work, collaborate, track, and manage like never before. If you are just starting out on the iPad and need a full suite of tools at your fingertips, here are the 10 most essential business iPad applications.

1. iWork

Apple's iWork suite allows you to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations just like Microsoft Office. Well, except that iWork allows you to make much higher quality files and access them wherever you are in the world using your iPad. The suite is compatible with Microsoft file extensions as well as all Apple devices like MacBook or iPhone.

 

 

 2. DropBox

Never worry about transferring files from a device or computer again. Simply upload your file to DropBox and access it from any iPad, Mac, PC, iPhone, Android, or BlackBerry device. DropBox allows you to access the file from multiple devices on your own or can be used as an iPad collaboration app.

 

 

3. Evernote

Evernote is an essential iPad business application that I swear by. Never forget an idea, new information, or note again. Never fumble through a huge list of notes in your pad. Evernote allows you to take text or audio notes as well as clips from the web and access them on any device. You can group notes by notebook, notebook stack, and name or simply view all files with the swipe of a finger.

4. Webex

Webex is just one of the available mobile conferencing iPad apps but many businesses rave about this one. Cisco's mobile conferencing solution allows you to see all participants in high quality video while also viewing files, documents, or charts simultaneously.

 

 

 5. XpenseTracker

XpenseTracker is an essential iPad business app for tracking your expense receipts and mileage. XpenseTracker allows you to easily input expenses and group them. Eliminate your big stack of receipts entirely with the photo receipt feature. Also allows you to keep track of multiple accounts and use various currencies.

 

 

6. FlightTrack

The FlightTrack iPad application allows you to track any flight in the world with clear and zoomable maps and provides real-time departure/arrival information. The app will even notify you of any cancellations and help you track down an alternate flight.

 

 

 

7. Wall Street Journal

Millions of people rely on the Wall Street Journal daily for their business and finance news and the popular tabloid is now available in iPad application for form. The Wall Street Journal iPad app allows you to access everything in the paper itself as well as personalized news feeds, real-time market data, custom watchlist, and videos.

 

 

8. Square

Square is the revolutionary iPad business app and service that allows anyone with an iPad, iPhone, or Android device to accept credit card payments using Square's nifty credit card reader (comes free with sign up).

 

 

  9. Salesforce Mobile

If your business relies on Salesforce.com CRM like millions of other businesses, then the Salesforce Mobile app is for you. Keep track and communicate with all of your employees, receive real time data and charts, keep track of client accounts, schedule meetings and conference calls, create task lists, and more.

 

 

 

10. Padalog

Padalog is an essential iPad business app for companies that rely on face-to-face sales. Forget huge amounts of wasted paper, marketing materials, expensive catalogs, and yawn-inducing presentations. Padalog allows businesses to create a beautiful interactive catalog for the iPad. Not only can you eliminate a ton of costs but you can completely re-energize your salesforce and supercharge customer engagement.

 

 

Which iPad business apps have made your personal 10 Best list? Let us know by leaving a comment below...