• June 2, 2011

American Express has launched a free Android App for Open Forum, the financial services company's online resource and networking site for small business owners.

The new app joins the existing iPhone App for Open Forum. Both apps give business owners access to advice and insights from Guy Kawasaki, Henry Blodget, Anita Campbell and Mashable bloggers .

Users will be able to read the latest articles in categories such as innovation, lifestyle, managing, marketing, money, technology and the world; watch videos from thought leaders in full screen; bookmark articles for later reading;  share articles with friends and followers on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn;  and search for articles on particular topics, keywords or authors.

Additionally, the iPhone App for OPEN Forum has enabled AirPlay, allowing users to stream videos from Open Forum authors to their Apple TV. 

Originally launched in 2007, Open Forum is a site designed to help business owners grow their enterprises by helping forge meaningful business connections and providing access to practical information from some of the best minds in business. The site re-launched last week with new features and functionality.--Tanya Irwin