Have you made your professional goals part of your 2018 resolutions? CorporateStays is here to help! We have put together a list of our favourite business apps for 2018. These apps will help keep you connected and organized; you will be able to focus on your work instead of the day to day business distractions.

Best Business Apps for the Busy Professional

RescueTime: Android / IOS

Ever wonder how much time you spend checking emails? Or how much time you’re browsing Facebook at work? Rescuetime runs in the background of your devices and will give you an accurate image of how you spend your time in a day. You can set alerts to switch task to help manage time better as well.

Evernote: Android / IOS

It can get stressful when you’re travelling or trying to keep up with client meetings, performance reviews and new initiatives between a 10am meeting and a 3pm huddle.  Keep track of all your ideas, or meeting notes, or client needs all in one place. Evernote will help keep you organized this year!

Best Business Apps to For Project Management

Trello: Android / IOS

Collaboration and project management is a breeze with Trello! This application has a user-friendly dashboard and clearly shows who’s on the project and displays all attachments and comments in one place. You can also integrate other apps into your workflow, Power-Ups turn Trello boards into living applications to meet your team’s unique business needs.

Expensify: Andoid / IOS

Use this app to keep track of personal and business expenses while away on trips. With Expensify you can just take a picture of your receipt and it will immediately go to your expense report. No more losing paper receipts on those long journeys or when you’re out to lunch with a prospective client.

Best Business Apps to Manage Your Team

Zenefits: Android / IOS

An application to help benefit the hr department, and all employees in the office. Zenefits keeps payroll, time management, benefits, and compliance all in one place. It also helps track employee time off requests and benefit payments.

TSheets: Android/IOS

TSheets is a time tracking and employee scheduling app for companies needing to track, manage, and report time. TSheets is made by Intuit, which allows it to connect with QuickBooks online. Building employee time schedules has never been so easy!

If you’re looking for more apps that will help you along through 2018, please see our previous blog post featuring our favourite travel apps. And if you are travelling, CorporateStays would be happy to find you a perfect apartment for your next trip. With years of experience accommodating professionals, our personalized concierge service and wide selection of locations will take the stress out of business travel.