As a small business owner, you are expected to be in multiple places at the same time or keep track of ten different things at the same time. What can you do when you’re outside the office but still need to check on what’s going on? Thankfully, various iOS apps have been developed to help busy webmasters and tech-savvy business owners stay in touch with office operations on the go. Here are a few iPhone apps to help you keep track of your mail:
FedEx Mobile
Using FedEx Mobile is very easy. You just input the tracking number and you can get up-to-date information. A helpful feature of this app is the ability to personalize the view. You can nickname shipments, add notes or create a watch list for monitoring your most valuable shipments.
You can also view and manage shipments that were sent using FedEx Ship Manager through your iPhone or iPad. The app will also alert you to select delivery exceptions. This app is already directly linked to the website that is tailor-fit to work with your device for more convenience.
UPS Mobile
UPS Mobile is a simple tool that lets you track details for any shipment on your iPhone without logging in. This is applicable to package or freight shipments. You can assign shipment nicknames using your My UPS ID. You can also access your address book and payment information from the website by logging in.
By using your phone’s GPS, you can find the nearest UPS service location at your convenience. You can also request quotes on estimated shipment costs and delivery times or even select the right UPS service for your shipments.
Delivery Status Touch
Delivery Status Touch is a tracking app created by Junecloud. It has received several praises from Gizmodo, O’Reilly, Wired App Guide, and Macworld. This app supports more than 30 services including the top carriers in the world such as UPS, TNT, FedEx, DHL, USPS, etc. Amazon, Apple, Adobe, and Google Checkout are also supported.
If your service provider is not included in the list, just select “Other”, and enter the delivery date and website. The app will track the website for you and will let you know of any developments.
The main view of this app shows the latest status of your package. Countdown until the estimated delivery date can also be seen. To get information on delivery, just tap a transaction and you can view the shipping company’s web page or see where your package is on a map.
Creating a Junecloud account allows you to update your tracking numbers from any web browser or sync with the Dashboard widget for Mac.
TrackThis
TrackThis is an app from Fragmented Tech that monitors your packages and sends you updates using push notifications. It supports UPS, FedEx, USPS, TNT, DHL, Aramex, Canada Post, CEVA, and UK City Link.
You can view a list of your packages, their corresponding status, and the estimated delivery date on your phone using this app. You can add, edit or delete a package right from your iPhone.
You can sync your packages on the phone and the web by signing in to your UseTrackThis.com account. If you don’t want to be updated every now and then, set the package to only send notifications when it is out for delivery, is already delivered, or is delayed.
These are only a few tracking apps. There are several more apps that are available on the AppStore that can help you monitor your posts. Choose the best one that allows you to maximize your productivity.
