The business world has changed. Forget about filing cabinets and being chained to your desk and computer, this is a thing of the past and it’s all thanks to the revolution of the mobile phone.

Blackberry and iPhone have bought a whole new meaning to the word mobile. It’s no longer just a mobile, it’s your portable business; a gateway to your work. It’s given life to the business traveller and made personal assistants, accountants, travel agents and other such people redundant. Who needs them now you can get your phone to do it all for you… and for free?

The mobile phone has become one of the, if not the most, powerful devices you now own. Not only can you browse the internet and check your emails, you can use the many thousands of applications to do just about anything you want.

We have had a good search and made a list of all the ‘must have’ applications for the modern business traveller, the best part is they’re either free or costs peanuts!

Blackberry Apps:

I took this on my phone: described as the easiest and fastest way to upload photo media. If you use Facebook and Twitter, this will make life a lot easier for you.

Currency Converter: Every business traveller needs this app on their phone. Why waste time doing the maths in your head when you can have this little gem on your mobile?

WorldMate Live: This app keeps you up to date with your flight changes or delays- handy when you’re a busy businessman.

Taxi Magic: A taxi booking service that is directly integrated with taxi dispatch systems, how convenient?

Gadget Trak: The ultimate mobile security for your Blackberry. GadgetTrak for Blackberry is the most advanced theft recovery and data protection software available for the Blackberry platform.

reQall: I don’t know about you, but I know I’m guilty of forgetting all my passwords, this is a Godsend! What’s even cooler is that you can use your voice, email, instant messaging, or text messaging to capture, retrieve, and share ideas and things you need to do—anywhere, anytime.

MerchantWARE: MerchantWARE Mobile is a free, user friendly virtual credit card terminal application which gives you the ability to run real-time credit card transactions right on your Blackberry device.

HRS Hotel Organiser: Search through the database of more than 230,000 hotels worldwide, check availabilities and current prices, and find out about the location of and facilities at available hotels.

So, now you have them, the best traveller applications for your Blackberry. You can start letting your phone do all the hard work for you. Enjoy.