10 Google Chrome Web Store Apps to Help You With Your Business

Google Chrome is one of the most widely used web browsers and the Chrome apps make it a great addition to any business, home-based or otherwise. 

What are Google Chrome Web Store Apps?

The basic idea of Google Chrome Web Store apps is to enable the user easy access to many of the applications they use without having to go leave the web or sign into the actual program.  

Applications are designed so that you do not have to leave your office space to purchase software to enhance your business. Instead, you can access them quickly especially if you have the extension installed on your web browser. Chrome apps also include customized versions of websites, games, editing tools, publishers, and almost anything you might need to run you business more efficiently.  

You can also make your own chrome apps with the help of HTML5, CSS and JavaScript if you have an idea you think others would benefit from. If you have any coding knowledge, all you need is to publish them on the Google Chrome Web Store. 

(If you would like to learn coding, you can use www.w3schools.org or www.khanacademy.org to begin; an hour or so a day can make a huge difference in your web development skills). 

So let’s look at the most popular Google Chrome Web Store applications for business. I am not endorsing these applications, rather sharing their use for anyone who might be interested or in need of their functions.

1) Splashtop Business

The splashtop business chrome apps allows users to control their pc and mac remotely. This is perhaps the easiest way to access your Mac or a Windows PC from your chrome browser itself. You can easily access all of your files and applications remotely from your chrome browser. It is subscription based and costs $60 per user annually. Never worry about whether you should bring your MacBook or PC again. This application also offers a free trial just in case you want to see it in action before committing. 

I'm certain there are a million and one ways you can benefit from an application like this as a business owner, teacher, parent, or blogger. 

2) Quotient

Quotient is a simple yet effective quoting software program for your business that will make sending quotes to potential clients easy and interactive. 

Quotient allows you to present your quotes to your customers in a much more innovative and creative way. It also provides your customers the ability to accept your offer instantly. 

With Quotient you also have the power to track your quotes and see the number of views on each quote. Getting started with it is very easy, there is no configuration involved, and the pricing model makes it a stress-free decision.

3) GreenAddress

GreenAddress is a safer Bitcoins wallet as it uses multisig which enhances the security and allows the user to use coins for online transactions. Code is open source for all of you web developers that like to check out the nuts and bolts of applications you use. 

There are various advantages of using it such as two factor authentication, transaction limits and integration with sites like Facebook to make sending money simpler.

4) Financial Calculator

Financial calculator provides many financial calculations you would need for your business. Calculations include your Estimated Monthly Installments, Loan Terms, Stocks, Interest Payments, Return on Investments, and much more. 

It can also perform all the regular operations that a normal calculator does. The main purpose of this calculator is to make your calculations easier to access. It is not very fancy but could be useful when you're trying to get some data quickly. 

5) WORKetc CRM + Projects

WORKetc CRM + Projects app can be used to manage many of your business activities in one place. 

This app combines billing, sales, customer relations management, and project management into one application so you can focus on more important things like growing your business. Tracking expenses and your last task completed with one of your clients is easily available with this app.

This apps also has integrates Google docs, making it easy to attach, receive and edit documents with employees or clients. It also gives you access to your Gmail contacts.

6) Invoice Templates

As the name suggests you can easily make pdf invoices in seconds with this app. There are hundreds of templates to choose from and branding it with your company logo and colors is simple. 

You can download and send the invoices over email and then receive payment instantly by debit/credit card or PayPal. 

With this app you get clean and simple template designs and various currency symbols to choose from based on your customer base.

7) ExpressPigeon

ExpressPigeon is an email marketing app allowing you to create newsletters easily with drag and drop technology. 

You are able to create attractive yet simple email newsletters so that your audience can read the message your way. 

You can customize your newsletters to a great extent by changing the layout completely or adding new sections. You can also resize images and change the border by just dragging them. 

You can also view your emails performance with analytics that detail open and click thru rates, as well as bounced emails. Set up autoresponders and segment your lists so you are able to send emails based on rules. Definitely worth a try.

8) Sellfy

Sellfy allows you to sell your music, videos, e-books and other digital products very easily.

It quickly integrates with PayPal, Stripe or Paymill, allowing you to use the payment methods you are most familiar with and offer your customers different methods to send their payments.

At completion of every purchase money is instantly transferred to your account.

9) Business Hangouts

Business Hangouts is not developed by Google, rather it is made by a private company that works on Google’s platform.

It is good for conducting webinars, conferences and other collaborative business activities where video and audio are necessary. 

This makes Google Hangouts much more compatible for use in business. Could be a great addition for a business meeting where team members work remotely and need to check in with one another from time to time. 

10) Desk.com Customer Support

Desk.com – Customer Support is a kind of a social help desk that supports Twitter, Yelp and many other platforms where you would need to engage and respond to customer questions or concerns. 

This application lets you provide the perfect customer support to your client on your desktop or on the go via your mobile device. Desk.com Customer Support is a low cost customer service program that could positively impact your business.

Long gone are the days you have to visit your local office supply store for access to great software to help run your business -- find these solutions right in the comfort of your home or office. 

There are many, many more you will likely see on the blog. Do you have any recommendations of your own?