Technology that Lets You Do Business from Any Location

Technology that Lets You Do Business from Any Location As a busy woman and business owner, you are often on the go. In order to stay in touch with clients, work on projects, manage deadlines and pay your bills, it is imperative that you find portable technology that is as hard-working as you are. To stay connected on the go, whether you are in a busy airport waiting for a flight or are having a relaxing latte at a coffee shop 500 miles from home, you may want to consider having these types of tech in your arsenal: An always-connected PC Always-connected PCs do what their name implies: they are always on, and they stay connected no matter where you are. As an always-connected PC works in the same way that your smartphone does; they are “instantly on” at the touch of a button. They also feature a low-power state called Connected Standby â€" this means that the PC will not be drinking down battery juice when you are not using it. This impressive feature can last for weeks and will allow apps and email to be synchronized and ready to work whenever and wherever you are. The Snapdragon-powered always-connected PCs also feature 4G/LTE connectivity as well as Wi-Fi that will easily switch you to stay connected no matter where you go. Some PCs also include Gigabit LTE so your laptop will be lightning fast at speeds that are  three to seven times faster  than the typical US broadband speed. Instead of having to search for public Wi-Fi hotspots to catch up with work emails, send invoices and/or work on your PowerPoint pres entation for your big client meeting, an always-connected PC is at the ready, all day long. A powerful battery pack Rather than loiter around Public Charging Stations in airports and hotel lobbies, waiting for others to unplug their devices so you can power up your smartphone or tablet, you may want to invest in a powerful and portable battery pack. Fortunately, you don’t have to break the bank to get a really nice device that works quickly to recharge your gadgets; Amazon sells the  Tronsmart Presto Power Bank  for about $23. It is compatible with Qualcomm Quick Charge, as well as other devices and is small but mighty â€" it is compact and easily fits into a purse or briefcase and will charge devices up to four times faster than your average plug-in power station. Accounting and communication apps You cannot stop communicating with your team when you are away from the office, nor can you put a hold on sending out invoices to your clients. Fortunately, there are a number of handy business apps that you can download on your Android devices that will let you stay caught up while on the go. For example,  FreshBooks  is accounting software that lets you automate certain tasks like invoicing and tracking your time and expenses, all from your smartphone or tablet. And, if you need to coordinate a project with your employees while you are away from the office,  Slack  is an app where everyone can figuratively gather to collaborate and upload needed information. Thanks to tech, you can continue to work from Toledo or Timbuktu Traveling for work can be stressful at times. But thanks to innovative technology like always-connected PCs, a portable battery pack and some key apps, you can eliminate some of the challenges by knowing you can continue to work, communicate, invoice and more, no matter where your work takes you.