One of the keys to small business success is managing money. Whether it's cash flow, credit or expenses, having money when you need it keeps the business going. More importantly, it can enable owners to make the investments necessary to grow their businesses.
With today's smartphone technology, it's easier than ever to keep track of financial indicators.
Here are 21 iPhone apps — all free — to help you stay informed and monitor your finances. Let us know which you use in the comments below.
Mobile Banking
Name your bank, and they probably have an app. Most offer similar features, however a couple have some different options that, depending on your situation, coul d be valuable.
Bank of America, Wells Fargo Mobile and PNC Mobile Banking have mobile banking apps that allow you to check your account balance, pay bills, transfer funds and find banking locations.
Citibank also has a mobile banking app called Citi Mobile. Citi’s app also enables users to check account balances, pay bills and transfer funds. In addition, credit card customers can pay their credit card bill, check balances, view recent transactions and track their rewards.
Both TD Bank and BB&T offer similar banking services as well as promote the ability to contact their customer service departments directly via the app.
SunTrust Mobile Banking gives users access to up-to-date account balances for their checking, savings and money market accounts. I couldn't determine if they had a list of banking locations within the app.
ING Direct's mobile app has the unique feature of person-to-person payments. Chase Mobile also provides th e person-to-person QuickPay option....
