Boost Your Biz with Smarter PDFs now! - Mike Grossman Consulting Newsletter

Boost Your Biz with Smarter PDFs now! - Mike Grossman Consulting Newsletter - September, 2025

Published: Thu, 09/18/25

Updated: Thu, 09/18/25

Hello, and welcome to the newsletter!

Here we'll explore how to make PDFs work harder for your business.

The PDF format is preferred because it displays consistently on any device, and it's reliable for storing important information.

But not all PDF software is the same. Use the wrong one and you can have a problem with some of the functionality you've come to expect.

Problems with merging a couple of files or editing a line of text without converting the whole thing into another format, for example.

So, how can you choose the right PDF software to use?

I recommend you choose a provider that is a member of the PDF Association.

This non-profit organization "sets industry standards for PDF security, reliability, quality, functionality and interoperability in end-users' experience of electronic documents." (https://pdfa.org/about-us/).

Read below about four safe and trustworthy apps (all members of the PDF Association) that can save you time and effort.

Curious which tools fit best into your workflow? I'm here to help.

Mike

Owner, Mike Grossman Consulting

PDFgear

https://www.pdfgear.com/

PDFgear stands out because it's built with AI features already integrated.

Beyond the basics, such as merging, splitting, and compressing PDFs, PDFgear includes an AI Assistant that allows you to chat directly with your document. Instead of searching manually through a 20-page report, you can simply ask, "What are the key numbers in this file?" and get answers instantly.

For anyone who deals with reports, contracts, or research papers, this shortcut is a game-changer.

PDFgear is a free download.

Learn More About PDFgear

ModiPDF

https://mobisystems.com/en-us/mobipdf

If you're often on the go, MobiPDF is designed with you in mind.

Unlike other PDF tools that feel clunky on a phone, MobiPDF is optimized for mobile use, making it easy to review, edit, and sign documents right from your device. That means you don't have to wait until you're back at your desk to approve a contract or make a quick change.

For busy professionals who live on their phones, MobiPDF can be a real lifesaver.

ModiPDF is a free download.

Check out ModiPDF

Adobe Acrobat

https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/business.html

As the creator of the PDF format, Adobe Acrobat is the long-established and trusted global industry standard.

Adobe offers advanced editing power. Suppose you need to make pixel-perfect changes, convert PDFs to other file types without errors, or apply strong security settings. In that case, Acrobat is the most reliable choice.

Acrobat Pro and Acrobat Studio are the tools professionals and larger businesses lean on when precision and compliance really matter.

Free to start. Three paid subscription levels to choose from for individuals or for teams: Acrobat Standard, Acrobat Pro, and Acrobat Studio, starting at $12.99/month, annual, billed monthly.

Try Adobe Acrobat

Smallpdf

https://smallpdf.com/

Sometimes you just need to get a PDF task done quickly without downloading heavy software. That's where Smallpdf shines.

It's web-based and incredibly easy to use. It has a clean interface that keeps things simple. Whether you need to compress a file to send over email or convert a Word doc into a PDF in seconds, Smallpdf handles it smoothly.

It's especially handy for quick, one-off tasks that don't require a full suite of tools.

Free to try 25+ PDF and e-signing tools.

Visit Smallpdf

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