Can you remember when we used to communicate the old fashioned way? Phone conversations, faxes, and even emails have their disadvantages. You’re lucky you are now living in an age where instant messaging apps are taking over. Now it’s possible to reach out to people in seconds from a smartphone you can carry everywhere with you, and you won’t have to wait around to get what you want. In other words, the advantages of IM means you’ll be able to make a lot more money due to the extra time you will have available to focus on work.

The Huge Advantages of IM

A lot of businesses don’t yet know the full power of instant messaging. Everyone can appreciate they’ll be able to save a great deal of time, plus the convenience and price of the apps is easy to understand. What a lot of people running a business don’t realize is the added benefits you’ll find in lots of specialized apps at the time of writing. The IM startup scene has seen an explosion in the number of companies trying to stand out by focusing their efforts on small features certain businesses will find incredibly useful.

We’re going to look at the top five startups and you’ll find out what makes them so unique. You could also start using most of them for free right away.

Instant Messaging App 1 – MoneyMailMe

MoneyMailMe could possibly be the biggest thing to hit the FinTech industry since PayPal. Not only will you be able to communicate with people through the app, but you’ll be able to send money all over the world instantly from an e-wallet you will be able to top up. Businesses are now getting into the habit of using lots of contractors, especially if they’re small and unable to hire lots of full-time employees. It means the need for someone to carry out odd jobs is vital.  https://youtu.be/8LS2yCWlTtc

You could easily converse with contractors through MoneyMailMe, and when a job is complete it will take less than a minute to pay them. Everything will be logged on the app, so you’ll know exactly where your money went when it’s time to sort out your finances. It works in a number of different currencies and will take care of currency exchange rates. It’s also 100 percent secure, which you would expect whenever messages or money is being sent or received. A good time to migrate to MoneyMailMe from your existing app is now, particularly because its a great app and WhatsApp is selling-out its users by sharing their data with Facebook.

Instant Messaging App 2 – Google Allo

International Power is a very large power company based in London, and they discovered the executive team were spending an average of 1.5 hours per day using email. Can you imagine how much money a company wastes every year when all of their employees send and receive emails every day? Most of the time wasted is spent checking if they’ve received anything in the first place, which is why Google Allo is going to become a tremendous business app. Google Allo has the ability to connect directly with your Gmail account. https://youtu.be/v9n3drO4cOY

It means constantly checking for imaginary emails will become a thing of the past, because when you’re using Google Allo you’ll know when you receive anything. Smart Reply will also save you tons of time by learning how you communicate with people in order to do lots of the work for you. The Whisper/Shout feature is also perfect for businesses, because you need to know exactly what someone is saying and the ability to shrink or enlarge words to convey your message properly.

Instant Messaging App 3 – TexApp

There was an absolute uproar last year when hacked Sony emails found their way onto the web. Some of the emails contained damning conversations leaving a number of executives in a terrible situation. The only reason this happened in the first place was because they were silly enough to allow their communications to be hacked, which is where TexApp can swoop in and save the day. They claim to be the most secure instant messaging app available in the world. https://youtu.be/r4HQ8Bp-pfw

The level of encryption they use will ensure nobody will be able to get their hands on what your employees are talking about. This is ideal for anyone in general, but it will benefit those who have to discuss secretive things the most. If anyone can find out what you’re discussing it could cause a lot of damage to your business such as by people stealing your trade-secrets, so if you don’t want your secrets leaking out TexApp is a good choice. It also has a lovely user interface you’ll find easy to use when chatting.

Instant Messaging App 4 – Google Duo

Google Duo is another one of the apps Google has released to help cement their place as a powerhouse in the business world. Instead of speaking with someone through text you’ll be able to video call them, which is sometimes a lot more handy in certain situations. It’s good to look someone in the face when you’re speaking so you’ll see their facial expressions. The only downside is starting a conversation under less than ideal circumstances, but Google Duo will let you ignore someone by showing you what they’re doing before you answer. https://youtu.be/01qK94KBwY8

If they’re not on their own or it looks like they’re walking around in a busy street, you might decide to ignore them until they to reach out next time. Due to the fact Google Duo is based around video calling it’s the perfect way to stay in control. The app prides itself on being completely basic, so it won’t be another one of those you’ll need to spend time learning how to use. If you need to chat with someone face-to-face there are lots of options available, but none will let you get back to work quickly like this one.

Instant Messaging App 5 – Globr

CNN published a list of American companies exporting jobs to places like China, where it’s much cheaper to manufacture products among other things. Whether or not their findings will hurt the country isn’t the point, but it does tell you businesses will need to communicate with people from all over the world. It’s almost impossible to do business with anyone while keeping costs at their lowest if you can’t understand them. The Globr app will let you speak over instant messaging with foreigners and it will translate your words into their language.  https://youtu.be/Zo4yuLbflfQ

If you’re running a business you want to get the most out of your overseas contacts, then Globr is going to be the cheapest way you’ll be able to achieve it. It will mean you don’t need to send employees abroad as often to make sure your orders are being carried out correctly. Globr is also a great app for companies with plans to expand their business in the future, because sometimes the only thing stopping you is the fear of something going wrong due to a breakdown in communication.