The iPad is great for personal use. From a built-in camera to easy web browsing, you can do just about anything on an iPad that you can do on a computer. You can even play games or entertain yourself while you wait in a lengthy line. However, iPads are also good in the professional field. Here are a couple of ways you can use an iPad to make your work life easier, too.
Filling Forms Out
Not only can your iPad download and help you read forms with ease, you can fill them out just as easily. GoodReader for the iPad is around $5 and can open any document; it can also fill out almost any field, including signature lines. It even allows your iPad to receive faxes. You can then sign the form on the iPad with GoodReader or EasySign and send the PDF back within minutes.
Processing Payments
Square has been vital in turning the iPad into a virtual eCard reader. There are several inexpensive debit and credit card readers you can attach to the iPad, iPhone, and even the iTouch to create a fully-functional credit card processing terminal. You can even have people sign on your iPad to verify that they accept the terms and conditions of their credit card, and send them a verification e-mail in the process. Reader fails? Not to worry. You can type the numbers on the card by hand and charge a client all the same.
Web Conferencing
The iPad is excellent for web conferencing, thanks to WebEx and GoToMeeting. These applications make meeting on the Internet a cinch. You can meet from Starbucks, on the go, or from the comfort of your own home. The iPad 2 even has cameras that face the front and rear, so users can connect using new applications such as FaceTime.
