Calling all tech start-ups! Business owners have appetite for apps Small businesses feel that apps that help them with travel, communication, accounting and networking would be the most beneficial Written by Shane Donnelly Published on 10 March 2017 Our experts We are a team of writers, experimenters and researchers providing you with the best advice with zero bias or partiality. Written and reviewed by: Shane Donnelly Direct to your inbox Sign up to the Startups Weekly Newsletter Stay informed on the top business stories with Startups.co.uk’s weekly email newsletter SUBSCRIBE 56% of UK entrepreneurs want more apps that help them with their day-to-day working life.According to a survey by Trainline, 23% of business owners say they would regularly use an app that helped them with traveling and communication, 19% feel they require digital help with time management, while 18% would download an app if helped them network.This appetite for apps appears at odds with regular Brits however, as the average smartphone wielder downloads just 25 apps – but uses just 13.Holly Brockwell said:“With so many apps being downloaded and left to clutter our app libraries, it’s time for a digital spring clean and to ensure you are only downloading the apps which really work for you.“Your phone has the potential to help you run your business more smoothly, effectively and in a way that’s professional but simple.” Share this post facebook twitter linkedin Written by: Shane Donnelly