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Nowadays, there are cloud-hosted applications for everything.
You can start your car, set budgets, entertain your cat and so much more with just an app.
Personally, I even have an app on my phone that’s strictly designed to prevent me from opening other apps during work hours.
My passion for the best applications extends to work, as well. I’m constantly looking for ways to organize, streamline tasks and improve my own productivity.
So, with millions of applications out there, how do you find the right app for your needs?
As someone who has spent literal hours looking at “top 10 apps” listicles, I know it’s a daunting task. Before you begin your search, there are a few important things to consider:
On that note, you may need to consider upgrading your desktop computers and laptops if you find it difficult to run most modern apps.
Your next task should be to locate and compare various productivity apps. But how do you do that when you know what you should be looking for in a productivity app but are unsure how to find it?
By using a database like the Right Networks application directory.
Thankfully, the Right Networks application directory simplifies this part of the process. The database is easy to access; offers a comprehensive, industry-specific list of today’s best cloud hosting-related applications; and can cut your search time in half.
The highly effective productivity apps listed in this comprehensive library are pretested and configured to ensure tax and accounting professionals get exactly what they need; all you have to do is figure out which ones will work best for your company.
I know: Easier said than done, right?
You’ve looked at your ROI, system specs and your company goals for the app. But before you dive into app research, there are a few extra things to keep in mind. The list below will help ensure that you’re making the right application choice:
Since a firm’s needs can range from the most basic to the extremely specific, you’re bound to find just the right tool to meet your needs with a robust and extensive cloud-hosting database like the Right Networks application directory.
Right Networks built its productivity application database with an accounting firm’s needs in mind. We did this by assessing which apps were most frequently used or requested by business owners like you.
Below is a ranked list of the top five apps most used by modern accounting firms, with statistics on their use and viability.
Designed for small to medium-sized businesses, Bill.com simplifies, digitizes and automates complex financial operations. This intuitive platform helps to manage end-to-end financial workflows, process payments, manage cash inflows and outflows, and more.
Founded | Featured industries | Best for | Free trial | Available in | G2 rating |
2006 | Financial services, Accounting | The intelligent way to create and pay bills, send invoices and get paid. | No (product demo available) | QuickBooks® Desktop Cloud (and up) | Overall: 4.4/5
Ease of use: 8.8/10 Quality of support: 8.1/10 Ease of setup: 8.5/10
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Learn more about Bill.com in our app directory.
SmartVault provides secure, cloud-based document management and storage built for business professionals’ unique security, compliance and workflow needs.
Founded | Featured industries | Best for | Free trial | Available in | G2 rating |
2008 | Financial services, Accounting | Built with bank-level security, SmartVault’s single platform is the most secure way to store and share your documents. | No (15-minute demo available for scheduling) | QuickBooks® Application Cloud | Overall: 4.3/5
Ease of use: 8.5/10 Quality of support: 8.4/10 Ease of setup: 8.4/10
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Learn more about SmartVault in our app directory.
Transaction Pro Importer for QuickBooks Desktop enables you to save time by eliminating duplicate data entry. Transaction Pro Importer can easily import virtually any transaction type into QuickBooks from a simple Excel spreadsheet.
Founded | Featured industries | Best for | Free trial | Available in | G2 rating |
2005 | Financial services, Accounting | Eliminate manual data entry and reduce errors when you import lists and transactions into QuickBooks. | Yes | Add-on | Overall: 4.5/5
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Learn more about Transaction Pro Importer in our app directory.
Capture receipts, manage expenses and get reimbursed instantly—all from one easy-to-use app. Expensify also features automatic credit card import and reconciliation, lightning-fast expense processing, company card management, receipt smartscans, and next-day reimbursements.
Founded | Featured industries | Best for | Free trial | Available in | G2 rating |
2008 | Financial services, Accounting | Import expenses directly from a credit card to create free expense reports quickly with Expensify. Approve reports online and reimburse directly to a checking account with one click. | No (but some services may be free) | Business Cloud (and up) | Overall: 4.4/5
Ease of use: 8.8/10 Quality of support: 8.4/10 Ease of setup: 8.2/10 |
Learn more about Expensify in our app directory.
Cloud-based Avalara delivers the latest sales and uses tax calculations to your shopping cart or invoicing system at the point of purchase. The app also accounts for tax rates for each state, county, city laws, rules and district boundaries. A nod is made towards special circumstances like tax holidays and product exemptions.
Founded | Featured industries | Best for | Free trial | Available in | G2 rating |
2004 | Financial services, Tax | The suite enables you to calculate taxes, file and remit returns, and comply with document management requirements. | No | Business Cloud (and up) | Overall: 3.9/5
Ease of use: 8.0/10 Quality of support: 7.2/10 Ease of setup: 7.1/10 |
Learn more about Avalara in our app directory.
As a bonus, many of our partner resources and deals are bundled or come as a free add-on. For instance, Bill.com is included in all packages, AvaTax & Expensify are included in Business Cloud, and TPro is a separate add-on charge.
So, did you find your Goldilocks app—the one that fits your needs just right?
Great!
To install your chosen applications on your hosted desktop, simply log into your Right Networks account management portal and navigate to your user information. All applications available to install will be listed there.
Once you click the Install button, the app will download automatically.
Productivity applications are more than just practical; they can change the game for you and your firm. Contact Right Networks today and discover how investing in cloud-hosted applications can increase your team’s productivity.
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