7 Best Apps for Small-Business owners and entrepreneurs.

We all know that running a small business and becoming an entrepreneur involves wearing a lot of hats.

Not only are you in charge of everyday operations, but you must handle payroll, employee issues and anything else that pops up.

How do entrepreneurs actually get any work done?

Technology has made it easier for entrepreneurs to accomplish routine tasks, manage time more efficiently and keep track of responsibilities in a more orderly fashion.

Credit the gaggle of mobile productivity apps now available on the market. However, it's important to know how to choose the right app for your work style.

Take as an example this list of 25 apps that Nerd wallet listed in a very specific way for each business.

Using apps to manage a business allows you to save money, cut costs in office space and have virtual employees (outsourcing). You’ll always need the human aspect of a business.

When you combine outsourcing and apps, you maximize the efficiency of your operation.

Everything will become automated in real time!

Here’s a basic list of must-have apps to run a mobile business “Like a boss”:

1. Sales: You need a CRM.

I know. What is a CRM? It is Customer Relationship Management platform.

Basically, this means you will organize all sales and customer service information in one single platform. Useful right? We recommend: Salesforce, Pipedrive and Hubspot.

2. Time: Time tracker.

To check what your employees are doing (it doesn’t matter if they are virtual or in your office). We recommend Rescue time or Toggle. These apps track time spent on applications and websites and send a detailed report based on your activity, giving you an accurate picture of how you or your employees are spending your time.

3. Accounting: Tracking that accounting and expenses?

QuickBooks for example is an app you can use to track your business’ accounting and expenses; view financial statements, such as profit-and-loss reports; pay vendors, track unpaid invoices; and much more. It connects your business bank account, credit cards and PayPal. It also makes doing your business taxes much easier, as it tracks your expenses and lets you upload photos of receipts with your phone.

4. Communication: Skype

The basic version of Skype is free. If you want to upgrade, Skype for Business starts at $5 per user per month. It integrates with Microsoft Office and allows you to hold online video meetings and calls with up to 250 people. This app is free to download and works on all devices and operating systems.

5. Payments: PayPal.

PayPal makes paying people and getting paid quick and painless. PayPal’s standard merchant service plan is free and allows you to accept credit cards and PayPal on your site and in store.

6. Documents: Keep it all on the cloud.

Google Drive allows users to store files in the cloud, synchronize files across devices, and share files. So, if your computer breaks, you are sure that your information is safe and organized on the cloud. Dropbox is also a good way to keep all documents store safe in the cloud.

7. Mailing and Newsletter: Mailchimp or constant contact.

Both are email marketing services that can help you keep your clients updated with your advertising or new blogs, promote events and also allows you to grow your CRM when people subscribe to your newsletter. There are so many ways to automate your business through apps and outsourcing, and these are only but a few. Entrepreneur magazine recommends these apps.

It is an ongoing process of maximizing time and efficiency with the use of today’s technology. No one knows more than you, what you and your business needs and how to do it. However, with a little bit of help: Technology and virtual assistants can help you become that leader and successful CEO that everyone envies, because you can run a business but still have a life.