This is a Guest Post by Amy Gardner. Amy is an author working to improve search engine optimization for her company. They strive to inform consumers and business owners about proper financial habits and smart credit card use.

As our businesses grow, so does the level of technology necessary to run them. Whether you are just starting your business or looking to improve on your current practices, the iPad can help you manage your finances and other aspects of your business. These five applications are available through iTunes, and they will all help you manage your time and your business.


Numbers

Numbers is a very easy to use spreadsheet application. It provides 250 functions and 16 templates, and it allows the user to move tables, charts, graphics and text to any point on the page. You can create tables and use different fonts, colors, styles, and boarders to make a creative spreadsheet without having to sit at a computer for hours. This great application is an inexpensive way to show off your business data with a creative twist. (Link)


Expensify


Expense reports can be a time consuming hassle, and they can keep you away from other important aspects of your business. Expensify takes this boring task and makes it a little less painful. With this application, you can track your spending, log expenses, capture receipts, record mileage, and put together your entire expense report on your iPad. (Link)


WebEx


With this application, you can take an online conference call directly from your iPad. WebEx allows you to receive real-time data and audio without the necessity of a full computer. With this conference call app, you can still attend your meetings while on the go, and save the money that may have been necessary to travel to a face to face meeting.

The WebEx application is particularly easy. You just have to invite others to participate via email, instant message, or text, and then you will be able to host your meeting and share presentations and documents with others in your conference call. The other members of your meeting don’t even have to subscribe to WebEx to participate. (Link)


EasyBooks


This easy to use bookkeeping and invoicing application is very suitable for small businesses. EasyBooks allows the user to keep track of bank accounts, expenses, sales and purchase invoices, assets, earnings, and many other accounting necessitates for their business. With this application, you could also create financial reports like a balance sheet or cash flow statement. Any similar transactions can be duplicated and edited quickly, and you can set recurring transactions to automatically appear as they become due. The time saved and convenience that comes with this application is definitely worth the purchase. (Link)


Bloomberg for iPad

Just because you run a small business doesn’t mean you should ignore what is going on in business around the world. Bloomberg for iPad will help you stay informed with the latest news, stocks, bonds, podcasts, and much more from the world’s business leaders. Bloomberg is one of the most trusted sources of financial information, and this application will include tools to help you analyze the world’s markets. The information is accurate, timely, and very useful for small business owners who know how to use it. (Link)