Tools For Success

How To Type 3 Times As Fast

Here's the first of the tools for success that I couldn't live without. I don't know about you, but I don't type very fast. I've been using Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional since they launched version 1.

I'm now using their newest updated version 10 - just released. Keep reading if you're interested in fast and accurate hands free typing. Sending and responding to e-mails has never been easier.

Doing sales reports for your company and sales proposals for your sales prospects and customers has never been easier.

Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional 10 is the most accurate speech recognition product Nuance has ever developed - up to 99% accuracy! Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional 10 is the ideal solution for busy entrepreneurs and professional salespeople who want to work faster and smarter.

Dragon Naturally Speaking Professional 10 enables entrepreneurs and salespeople to create documents and e-mails, fill out forms, and streamline workflow tasks—all with voice activation.

Dragon NaturallySpeaking is about three times faster than typing, and up to 99% accurate.

Talk to your computer and your words instantly appear in the full Microsoft® Office® Suite, plus Microsoft Internet Explorer, Corel® WordPerfect®, Lotus® Notes®, and virtually all other Windows®-based applications.

And even better, you can create voice commands that execute multi-step computer tasks instantly—imagine the time you’ll save!

Standard version is $99.99

Preferred version is $149.99

Dragon Naturally Speaking is an excellent sales resource!

Telephone Headsets

The telephone is generally the first point of contact you have with your sales prospects and customers. You need to sound professional during every phone call.

This is one of my favorite tools for success. It makes telephone selling easy to do. Now you can spend hours telephone selling without feeling tired or getting a stiff neck in the process.

I've been using the Plantronic's headset for years. Whether you're making lots of calls for making one long call, you'll find wearing a headset a godsend.

Your hands are free during the call. You'll sound more enthusiastic and energetic. You can stand while making your telephone calls to sound even more dynamic. Because your hands are free you can gesture, look for things, and just sound more professional.

I would not be without my Plantronic's headset. It's another excellent sales resource.

Thinking About A New Website Or Changing An Old One

If you have any thoughts about building a new website or re-designing an existing website this might be something you want to take a close look at.

SBI! makes online business success do-able. Anyone can succeed with an all-in-one process, tools, and guidance.

SBI - Site Build It

I've learned more about website design and development during the last six months than I did during the past 10 years. Personally, I can't say enough about SBI.

Everything you need to build a new website or to dramatically change an existing website is available with SBI. This makes building a new website literally a no-brainer for you.

When it comes to building a website this goes to the top of my tools for success list.

Yes, there are easier ways to build a Web site. However, online profits require more than just having a collection of Web pages. SBI! includes all the tools and a proven process required to build a long-term, profitable e-business.

Effective writing on the Net (i.e., the kind that generates income) is indeed something that anyone can accomplish.

Your words are what gets you the order - or whatever your "call to action" is. MYWS! shows you how to use words to get your Most Wanted Response from your visitors.

Formerly sold for $29.95, MYWS! is now totally free. Why? Like writing to PREsell, the skill set you acquire is too basic, do-able and important not to give it away.

Make Your Words Sell! (MYWS!) Is Now FREE!

Best sales resource if you're building a new website.

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Digital Cameras

One of the best tools for success entrepreneurs and professional sales representatives can use is a digital camera. There are just so many ways to use a digital camera to build relationships and to increase your sales.

Digital cameras belong in your briefcase. There are so many different ways a digital camera can support your daily selling effort.

I've had several digital cameras and the Nikon I'm using today is the best ever.

Here are just a few ways you can use your digital camera:

• Include digital photos of your support in all sales proposals.
• Take digital photos of happy customers using your products.
• Take digital photos of customers when they visit your facilities.
• Use digital photos of your facilities and your customer's facilities in sales proposals.
• Use digital photos in organization charts.
• Take digital photos when you entertain your sales prospects and customers.
• Since "A picture is worth a thousand words" you should attempt to use photos throughout the selling process.

iPods

Do you have an iPod? Do you have the newest iPod? These iPods are absolutely amazing.

The latest version has 5 new applications. You can now HTML e-mail with photos as well as PDF, Word, and Excel attachments. Now you can get maps, directions, and real-time traffic information.

Now you can have the Internet in your pocket. The Safari web browser shows websites the way they would designed to be seen. You can add Web Clips to your Home screen for quick and easy access to your favorite sites.

This is a must have tool for success if you're an entrepreneur or professional sales representative. Add an iPod to your personal list of tools for success.

This is an outstanding sales resource for personal and professional use.

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