Free and easy mobile apps for smart phones, tablets and pcs. QR codes for marketing programs, credit card processing--fast and low transaction costs, expense and mileage tracking, shared screen meetings with voice and chat, delegation and scheduling apps and finally three "just for fun" apps for meals, dates, and negative feedback. Presented by Chrystal Irons and Kathry Macomber, Business Development Specialists with the University of Missouri Extension #nexc2012 #680
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WorkingSmartTeachingSmartWithPhones
1. “Working Smart/Teaching Smart
with Smart Phones”
Presented by
Chrystal Irons & Kathryn Macomber
Business Development Specialists
2012 National Conference
2. Mobile Apps Agenda
Marketing workshops with fun technology
Payments on the go
Track expenses
Record mileage
Hands-free SMS & email
Virtual meeting places
Manage to-do lists & delegate
Fun apps for busy professionals
3. Using Mobile Apps to Work
Smarter Not Harder…
GPS/Mapping
Types of Apps
Social Media
Document
23% Management
49%
20%
22% Travel/Expense
26% Tracking
26%
Credit Card
Payments
Time
Management
4. QR Code Frenzy
Fun and easy to use for many applications
Many QR code generators are free:
Kaywa, GOQR.me, Microsoft Tag
Most QR Code Reader Apps are free
Track and analyze traffic from the code
Hip new tool gives customers information drive
traffic to your website and potentially engage a
whole new audience
16. MileBug
Record mileage
Use your phone’s GPS
Record parking and tolls
Exportable reports
http://www.lifehack.org/articles/money/tracking-my-mileage-without-losing-my-mind.html
19. Export to CSV or HTML
MileBug Trip Report (8/28/12 -
9/27/12)
Summary
Deduction
Expense
Business Rate Vehicle Miles Miles s Total
Business
Cerner-NPL (0.525) Vibe 62 $32.55 $0.00 $32.55
Total: 62 $32.55 $0.00 $32.55
Grand
Total: 62 $32.55 $0.00 $32.55
Details
Odometer Deduction
End
Date/Ti Destinati
Start Date/Time me Business Origin on Purpose Vehicle Start End Miles Miles Expenses Total Type Notes
9/26/12, 12:20 9/26/12, Cerner- Wolf Nevada
PM 3:20 PM NPL center pub lib Meeting Vibe 51200 51262 62 $32.55 $0.00 $32.55 B
20. Dictation Dragon…hands free!
Voice-to-text
Tap a button, speak a message & send via
E-mail
SMS
Facebook
Twitter
Opt-in ability to take names and email
addresses from your contacts
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23. Join.me
Online meeting place
View someone else’s computer screen
Share ideas and collaborate in real time
Call via phone or use chat features
Several members can join
http://join.me
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29. To-do lists
Work
Shopping
Home
Syncs with phone, calendar and tablets
Collaborate on projects
Divide up tasks and delegate
39. Thank You!
Contact Information:
Chrystal Irons
ironsc@missouri.edu
Kathy Macomber
macomberk@missouri.edu
University of Missouri Extension
Business Development Specialists