Inc. Plan. USA is always looking to provide valuable information to start-up entrepreneurs. With this in mind Inc. Plan will provide information about mobile apps that can help businesses operate more efficiently.
Square
Do you have a business that is always on the move? Square provides existing businesses with the ability to convert a mobile phone or tablet into a credit card terminal for free. Square also helps companies accept credit cards online and in brick and mortar stores.
Square offers two different pricing models depending on how the credit card is accepted. If a card is swiped or charged during an online transaction the fee 2.75% of the transaction ($1000 in charges deposits $972.50 into your bank account). Manually entered charges are processed with fee and 3.5% plus 15 cents ($1000 in charges deposits $964.35 into you bank account).
Square requires that any new business provide a Social Security or Employee Identification Number (EIN) for tax reporting purposes. Foreign businesses need to register a company in the USA in order to get an EIN number. Inc. Plan can help foreigners register a company, apply for an EIN number and form a company.
Credit card processing from Square
EIN, US bank account and company formation from Inc Plan (USA)
Dropbox
Do you want to stop worrying about backing up files on your external hard drive? Would it be easier if all your files were automatically stored on a secure cloud server? If you answered yes to with either of these questions you should consider using Dropbox. Dropbox offers new users 2 GB of storage for free. Users who sign up for automatic back-ups receive 3GB for free. For user who need more storage monthly plans can be purchased starting at $8.25 per month.
Microsoft Office
It took long enough but Microsoft finally launched a mobile versions of Office for iOS and Android. Now it is possible to take all of your Microsoft Word Power Points, Excel spread sheets and Word Documents with you everywhere you go. The only problem with this app is that it is as boring as its desktop predecessor.
Evernote
Use this app to stay organized. Evernote makes it possible to store notes, photos, voice recordings and to-do lists. This is a perfect tool for any entrepreneur who needs help organizing a scattered brain.
The free Evernote plan starts with 60MB of usage per month. Data usage can be increased by paying a monthly fee. This app is available for mobile phones that operate on Android, iOS and Windows Mobile.
These apps can help a business that is any stage of development. App recommendations are intended to help entrepreneurs maximize the time they spend on activities that will grow their business.
