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4 apps musicians should grab today

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Phone apps for musicians help sign contracts, handle travel receipts, and record keeping. Find out which apps are best for music businesses from Growth Group.

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especially for artists in the music industry.

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Managing the business side of your music can be difficult,

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since you’re often on the road*.

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*Based on my experience with artists, the receipts disappear, get faded in the back window of your tour van,

or never make it out of your jeans pocket.

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With all that in mind, here are 4 apps you might want to add to your phone.

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Note: “My name is Alexis Kimbrough and I approve these apps.” I use them to manage business at Growth Group. I won’t recommend

things I don’t use myself. What sense would that make?!

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1. Xero

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Why would a musician download an accounting app? You should produce good records, not just produce them.

Xero allows you to link to your bank account so that all of your expenses are in one place. You can also send invoices to venues directly from the app, and snap photos of receipts while you’re on tour.

Beautiful accounting software

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2. Expensify

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Those receipts will no longer disappear! Simply snap a photo and the app reads the receipt for you.

Expensify also keeps track of your car mileage for trips in the tour van and flight status. This company is SO progressive they’ve partnered with UBER to offer you a ride to/from the airport based on your flight and hotel arrangements.

Travel made easy

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3. Bill.com

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Paying your backup singers, drummer, guitarist, or keyboardist just got easier. Direct deposit their payment from your phone and leave the paper checks at home.

Bill.com also gets you paid faster! Simply send an invoice to the venue or club owner and the funds will be direct deposited into your bank account. Can’t beat it!

Pay and Get Paid

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4. Docusign

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Smart musicians sign contracts, and require them of the people they work with, to protect themselves.

Docusign allows you to close the deal faster by getting the contract signed on the spot, from your cell phone! You can send W-9 forms to your session musicians, or sign an agreement with a venue.

Get Contracts Signed Quickly