The Tablets provides a unique level or portability for the entrepreneur.   Tablets have evolved to have the same computing power of the computer.  They are light weight, portable and provides a larger screen on which to do things more efficiently.  That gives them an advantage over the smartphone for doing certain tasks.  These are the top 10 entrepreneur uses for the tablet.

 

1.  Video Conferencing:  

 

Every tablet comes with two cameras, one in the front and one in the back.  With this you can use it to engage in real-time video conferencing and not only show the other party an image of your self but you can show something in the surrounding area that is the object of the conversation.  You can use the organic video conferencing tool that comes with the tablet or you can use third party video conferencing app such as Skype.

 

2.  Email: 

 

The tablet offers a much larger screen and keyboard for reading and responding to emails.  This makes it a much more efficient tool for using email.  A tablet with a data package lets you connect to the Internet from anywhere without having to search for available wifi service.   You don't have to miss out on key conversations because you're out of the office.

 

3.  Creating and Editing Documents: 

 

The tablet is also ideal for creating and editing documents.  Equipped with an external keyboard makes this tasks even more efficient. 

 

4.  Scanning Documents:  

 

With the appropriate app you can scan documents simply by taking a picture of it using the built in camera.  It's that simple.  Once the document is scanned you can save and share it.  You can scan and save documents as image files, text files or PDF files.

 

5.  Connecting to Cloud Services:  

 

You can subscribe to cloud services from your tablet.  You can take pictures, create videos, scan documents, etc. and upload it to your cloud service instantly and share it with others and have access to it from other devices.  Learn more about Cloud Services.

 

6.  Mapping: 

 

The mapping feature such as Google maps is a very nice feature for the entrepreneur on the move.  If you travel often it's good to know where you are and where you're going so that you can be on time for your meetings.

 

7.  Calendar: 

 

The calendar feature on your tablet is a great way to keep up date with upcoming events. while on the move  The calendar feature lets you add events and use the alert feature that warns you ahead of an upcoming event.  You can also share the calendar with others.

 

8.  Social Media Marketing:  

 

Using the tablet to conduct social media marketing is a great idea.  This means that you can respond in real-time to feedback and provide timely posts and tweets.  The larger size screen of the tablet makes this task easier to perform.

 

9.  Banking: 

 

Banking is a critical entrepreneur task.  You can bank on the move with apps from your respective bank.  You can pay bills, transfer money and even deposit checks from your tablet.

 

10. Managing employees: 

 

With a tablet you don't have to be tied to your office in order to perform employee management tasks.  With the appropriate apps loaded on your tablet you can perform those tasks while on the move.  Check with the vendor whose employee management software you're using to see if they have an app that lets you continue to perform those tasks from your tablet.