We’re all busy. But not all of us have the luxury of having a personal assistant. Men’s Journal recommends five apps out there that seem to be the next best thing.
For planning meetings
Genee; free.
Genee handles multiple calendars and takes your instructions, such as, “Find us a time to meet between 2 and 5 on Thursday.” It then lets you know when it’s finalized, saving your time and your inbox.
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For finding flights
Fancy Hands; from $30 per month
Fancy Hands comes in handy for occasional, basic research and administrative tasks. Search for a florist, find cheap flight options, or even grab movie tickets for the night. The service can track down phone numbers for you, and it can even put in a call to, say, your cable company to fight for a better rate, if you’re willing to share your account information.
For tech support
Time Etc; from $22 per hour
As long as everything you need is web-based, Time Etc is great. The app operates as a full personal/professional assistant, doing everything from writing your tweets and following your invoices, to handling all the planning for that business trip next week: accommodations, reservations, meals, and a rental car.
For a virtual personal assistant
Red Butler; from $175 per month
Red Butler does all of the things an assistant can do, including holding calls and then patching you in later. You’re assigned an individual assistant who will handle most of your activities personally: organize invoices, deal with sensitive material securely, handle your expense reports, and help you find a gift for that holiday at the last minute.
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For a personal assistant IRL
Alfred; from $32 a week
For regular physical service, Alfred provides a faithful butler who can handle all of those physical tasks for you, from cleaning services to organization and errands. You’ll have one person assigned to you, who can wait around for the cable guy, pick up groceries, water plants, and whatever else you can think of — just be prepared for a few extra fees if there’s travel involved.
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