Thursday, May 11, 2017

The Mobile Apps Every Dealer Should Know About


Here at RV Trader, we are constantly striving to provide you with the most up-to-date information on new and improved technology to help you boost your dealership’s digital footprint and further measure business success.

With the mobile app industry expanding to accommodate the needs of countless industries, we’ve come across a number of mobile applications to help your company make the most of every hour of every day, pushing business success no matter where in the world you are. With just the touch of a few buttons, the apps listed in this lineup all serve a helpful, measurable purpose that could truly transform the way you use mobile to enhance your dealership’s operations, employee communication and productivity, and digital marketing effectiveness.

Take a look and see if you are currently taking advantage of these influential applications:


NADA Guides

iOS / Android


Screen Shot 2017-05-09 at 1.48.24 PM.pngPricing and value details on various vehicles and units are important- too important to only be able to access while sitting at a desk behind a computer. Keep this trusted guide provider on your mobile dashboard, and you’ll be able to successfully field related customer questions and inquiries, no matter where your business travels take you.
LinkedIn
Screen Shot 2017-05-09 at 1.48.37 PM.pngBusinesses succeed through the development of connections with members of a number of audiences and communities, and LinkedIn helps you grow and maintain those relationships. Keep in touch with acquaintances and tell your story, developing your brand’s digital footprint online. Follow feeds that provide you with information on industry news and interests, and easily find top qualified employees to support your business needs.


Evernote
iOS / Android


Screen Shot 2017-05-09 at 1.56.12 PM.pngThis app will transform the way you manage projects, ideas, and notes - no matter what device you’re using. Curate to-do lists and save items, photos, and links from the web, or simply use it to take notes for client profile development. You can even scan and digitize documents, business cards, and any other physical collateral you don’t want to discard or lose.

MailChimp
iOS / Android


Screen Shot 2017-05-09 at 1.56.24 PM.pngIt’s true- email marketing and customer follow-up doesn’t have to be hard! With this the MailChimp app, you can develop, execute and track email campaigns- easily and securely from your phone. Effortlessly track campaigns, preview drafts, and view simplistic but valuable analytics on each and every email campaign you submit.


Survey Monkey
iOS / Android


Screen Shot 2017-05-09 at 2.03.52 PM.pngGetting an accurate, understandable read on the opinions and feedback of your customers and community members may appear to be a heavy task at first, but with SurveyMonkey, the hard work is done for you. With dozens of templates to choose from, you can build eye-catching, effective surveys and submit them to your audiences through various platforms, including social media channels and, email, and text. Plus, tracking has never been easier, as your results are updated continuously in real-time.

Deputy
iOS / Android


Screen Shot 2017-05-09 at 2.09.16 PM.pngThis app takes the complications out of employee scheduling, payroll management, and task delegation. Publish schedules via text, email, and more, and track your employee’s logged work times by having them clock-in using the app. You can even rate your team’s performance and have the app remind employees about their upcoming shifts, and instantly find shift replacements with the touch of a button.

Hootsuite
iOS / Android


Screen Shot 2017-05-09 at 3.27.22 PM.pngFinding the time to regularly update your company’s profile on various social networks may at first appear to be a major time killer, but with the Hootsuite app, you can write and schedule all of your posts days, weeks, or even months ahead of time- freeing up more of your time for important daily business operations. You can even autoschedule messages to post at the most ideal time for your audiences, keeping you from guesstimating what time your key demographics are most engaged online.

NetSuite OneWorld
iOS / Android


Screen Shot 2017-05-09 at 2.13.46 PM.pngFinance management, at the tip of your fingers? Believe it - this app does it all. If you have an account with NetSuite and download this app, you can access your cloud from anywhere, virtually taking your business with you on-the-go. From calendar management and purchase approvals to estimate reports and expense management, once this app is on your mobile device, you’ve got all your business content available to you, regardless of your location.

Basecamp III
iOS / Android


Screen Shot 2017-05-09 at 2.22.21 PM.pngWhen it comes to group messaging, Basecamp is by far the way to go. Create message boards, interact within chat rooms, schedule deadlines and organize documents - with the most recent iteration of this app, digital team communication is simple and easy, and you may just see productivity skyrocket.

ScanBot

Screen Shot 2017-05-09 at 3.31.26 PM.pngIf you need a simple way to convert and upload documents and QR codes, ScanBot is your go-to. You can even send the documents you upload automatically via email and fax, and incorporate visual themes before sending to contacts. Plus, it’s passcode-protected, so you won’t have to worry about manually guarding sensitive information contained within the app.

Join.Me
iOS / Android


Screen Shot 2017-05-09 at 3.32.09 PM.pngConference calls have never been easier. Because Join.Me connects via internet or cell connection, you never have to worry about difficulties viewing and hearing shared content in real time. Instantly share screens and communicate easily- conference calls couldn’t get any simpler or more enjoyable due to the ease of this app.

SuccessFactors
iOS / Android


Screen Shot 2017-05-09 at 3.35.09 PM.pngIn search of a better way to develop working, productive relationships between various employees, managers, and more? Inspire your employees to hit specific goals to attain tangible rewards, and schedule one-on-one meetings to follow up about their progress. This app enables you to show your employees that they play a valuable role on your dealership’s team, and has the ability to increase productivity and workflow via improved communication and goal setting.

RingCentral


Screen Shot 2017-05-09 at 3.36.01 PM.pngNo more checking countless phone calls when you get back to work on Monday- if you’re waiting for an important point of contact to get in touch with you for work outside of business hours - RingCentral enables you to make calls and check messages from your business phone, all via the app on your mobile device. Plus, if the landline phones at your dealership aren’t working due to power outages or technical difficulties, this backup could literally save business for the day.


While this list certainly includes some of our favorites, there are dozens more apps out there that can prove beneficial when it comes to improved dealership management. What apps do you see as your go-to’s at the dealership? Are you still in search of an app that serves a specific performance function for your business? Comment and let us know.

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