There’s no shortage of cool apps out there designed to help us remember stuff. That’s great news for agents who lead busy, mobile, hectic, independent contractor lifestyles. How else would you remember to call back client A, email client B info on the listing you just saw while out with client C, make lunch reservations, get the car serviced, order more business cards, read that interesting article on new housing policies, and record your receipts for the dreaded tax season?

We’ve reviewed several apps out there already that can help with some of this. But would you believe me when I tell you there is one app that can help with all of this? It’s called Springpad – and it can act as your own personal assistant if you let it.

How does it work? First off, Springpad is very similar to Evernote, which we wrote about here. But Springpad’s MO is threefold: save stuff, organize it and act on it. To get started, you need to create an account at www.springpadit.com, then download the app to your smart phone and log in.

Once you’re in, you’ll notice a dashboard that enables you to create “notebooks,” which essentially helps you organize things by folder. You can navigate your stuff and also add things like notes and tasks. When adding things, you’ll see the ability to “look it up” which searches for related information. So for instance, your colleague mentioned a great book the other day and you want to buy it. Add a note to your Springpad so you don’t forget, then click “Look it up.” Springpad will then return relevant information you can act on like places to buy the book.

It’s that last function that Springpad really emphasizes as a differentiator from other notes and reminder apps. Other features include:

• Sync between all your devices: make notes online on your computer to refer to later on your smartphone and vice versa.
• Save notes while you’re out and about. You can scan barcodes, look up nearby information or take a picture of something so you remember later. It can all be incorporated into your Springpad account for easy remembering.

If you’re already convinced to try out this app, I highly recommend watching the “Getting Started with Springpad” video at the Springpad homepage (http://www.springpadit.com). It includes easy navigation instructions to help you get used to what you need to make the most of this app.

Springpad: your lovely assistant that doesn’t cost you anything but a few minutes to download and set up. Happy recording, organizing and living!