Three cloud-based apps you need right now

As a business owner, you have access to hundreds of different apps that can really give your business a boost.

There are many apps that are free or give you excellent value for money, especially when you think about what was available even just five years ago.

If you’re after powerful roster software that is cost effective and easy to use, you can’t go wrong with goRoster. It allows you to spend less time on scheduling and more time on what’s important to you.

Once you’ve sorted your rosters out, you can turn to other areas of your business – and that’s where this little list comes in handy.

These are our three favourite cloud-based apps:

• Xero – secure, reliable accounting software that has a mobile app for iPhone, iPad and Android phones and tablets, and integrates with 500+ third-party apps

• Google Docs – you can write, edit and work on documents with other people from anywhere in the world

• Trello – collaborate with your team on projects of any size, using boards, lists and cards. Stay organised and prioritise your work.