When it comes to business travel, some tools are better than others, and you’ll quickly discover that there are a few you simply can’t live without. Here are the best tools for business travel:
Azeus Convene
This app used to be called Anywhere Pad, and has evolved into a serious tool which transforms the way businesses manage their meetings. The app was created in 2010 and addressed an increasing need for people to attend, collaborate and attend meetings remotely, while still feeling like you’re gathering in the same room. Since then, Anywhere Pad transformed into a cross-platform solution which supports Android, iPad, Mac, Windows, and Web.
Its reach has gone as far as the boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies and governments in more than 20 countries.
Expensify
Keeping track of your receipts so you can put together expense reports can be a huge pain. However Expensify makes the process both easy and seamless, and can import your expenses straight from your bank account or credit card, automatically compiling the information into a PDF expense report.
Points.com
This is an excellent website which allows you to combine all of your points from different programs, such as banks, pharmacies and popular airlines. You can also exchange miles with other users, buy more miles or points, and redeem your miles. If you have miles built up with different airlines, this is the place to consolidate them and maybe end up with a free flight.
WiFi Finder
Finding a wifi hot spot can be a huge pain when you’re traveling. Luckily Wifi finder have developed an excellent app which helps you to stay connected. The app has access to more than 650,000 locations throughout more than 140 countries, and can help you find both paid and free wifi while you’re traveling.
XE Currency
This is an oldie but a goodie, and the app can be loaded with plenty of currencies which you can then easily delete and replace as necessary. The app also updates in real-time, so you’ll always know the correct currency exchange rates, and will also store the latest updates so you can access them if you’re offline. This app is the best way to know if you’re getting ripped off with your conversion rate. (Handy tip: Never convert your currency at the airport, as you’re likely to get a terrible rate. It’s often a better option to simply withdraw money from an ATM).
All Subway
This comprehensive app can help you navigate over 160 cities around the world. This is the only app you’ll need to easily get around different subway systems.
CardMunch
This is the perfect solution for those who are constantly losing business cards. Instead of having to keep the hard copies you can take a picture of the card, and it will automatically create both a mobile contact on your phone, and pull the information from their LinkedIn profile as well. Handy.
