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  Welcome to John Davin's Complete Business Startup Guide.

Use it to save time and money starting, growing and organizing any business.

NOTE: Use this checklist every single day and you will automatically start to organize your business and your life, from this day forth!


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WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FROM JOHN DAVIN:

Welcome to your Business Startup Guide and congratulations on starting a new business or deciding to tune up organize your existing business!


Your newbusiness guide is actually a checklist that will give you the steps and goals for starting your business, take you to the web pages of tools and services you need to set up any business, and keep track of your important business information and assets. Included are hundreds of additional links to powerful business tools, resources, forms and software - much of it free!


But the business startup guide is much more than just a checklist. Sure it takes you to the web sites for the tools you need to start any business, but it also gives a place to store (and quickly retrieve) your business information. As I explain below, if you follow this system, it will change the way you work and your chances for success in your new business.

Because I keep adding more information daily, I recommend that you visit the web site download updates of this document regularly to be on top of your business.

For now, start by:

1. Saving this document to your desktop so it's always there whenever you need it.
2. Open open the document whenever you need to find tools and resources on the Internet to run your business.
3. Be sure to print out the entire document, and place the document in a 3 ring binder.
4. Then every time you accomplish a task for your business, write down all of the details about that task in the book. Then the information is in front of you at all times, easily within reach.


Won't that be nice for a change?

I know a change of pace was great for me. For the first few years after I first started my retail computer store in 1981, it seemed like I was always looking in different places for all my important information for my business. I was wasting lots of valuable time that could be better used at work or play.

Over the years, I was looking in one place for the phone numbers for my vendors, another place for my account number or the phone number of the newspaper company to call to run an add, and another place to find my federal ID or state sales tax number, bank account number, passwords for my checking account or web site host, etc.

But now it's all in one place. The business startup guide has created a new, organized and efficient me. You will want to organize and automate the things you do during your day too.

Have you heard the saying that most businesses go out of business because of a lack of capital? Well, if I've said it once, I've said it at least a thousand times. I don't believe the majority of businesses go out of business because they have lack of capital alone. I think they go out of business because they have a lack of capital because they did not start their business on the right foot, with a business plan and way to keep track of all of the information about their business.

So they spent a large part of their time either wondering what to do next for marketing for example, or looking for passwords, phone numbers, account numbers, domain name registration dates and contacts and the hundreds of other bits of information about their business. Such as sales data. Including accounts receivable and sales tax totals, etc. Then they missed a golden opportunity for a sale or other business need. Then they they find they short on capital and blame it on not having enough capital.

But you can avoid this pitfall. Start keeping track of this information about your business from day one and it will be right at your fingertips when you need it. It could be the difference between being in business and out of business.

I've also added external reports and forms to the book to make your business life more organized and profitable.

Here are just a few examples of the external reports I include.

1. Contact Managers:

Keep track of who you talked to, when you talked to them, when you need to contact them again, what you need to say when you call them, and their phone number or e-mail address to do so!
Click here to learn the basics of Contact Managers

2. How to get the best quote for new computer:

What to know, how to get the best quote, then how to keep track of the details and serial numbers for your computer once you have it.

Click here to learn the basics of how to buy a new computer.

Note that I also include notes on where to puchase the items and services you need for your busines.

Here are just a few examples of forms that we've included that you can use to keep track of your business information by clicking on the links in the book.

1. Forms for tracking passwords.
2. Forms for tracking serial numbers.

I have included forms for tracking passwords, vendors, phone numbers, software serial numbers, web site related information and many other needs.

Of course there are ways to do all of this with specialized software packages, and I also list software packages to do this in the checklist. But you get the idea from the examples.

In summary, this business guide is actually a checklist that gives you the steps and goals for starting your business, takes you to the web pages of tool and services you need to set up any business, and keep track of your important business information and assets. Included are hundreds of additional links to powerful business tools, resources, forms and software - much of it free!

A MUST FOR ANY BUSINESS!

My best business ideas to you,


John Davin
- Business and Organization Coach



My best business ideas to you.




TESTIMONIALS:

John Davin owned and operated a retail computer store in Iowa City, Iowa for nearly 20 years and has been consulting with businesses on how to implement technology into any business for nearly that many years. He has written 7 books on computing and assisting small business startups.

Read more about John Davin and his interests here.

Now here are a few testimonials from people who believe that listening to John Davin is sound advice.

 

"Through the e-book and checklist approach, John continues to update it with the latest tools. His passion for continual development of his products increases its value daily.

I am confident that you will find at least one new tool to help you improve your business from the checklist and his books.

Jonathan Jones
http://www.jonathanjonesconsulting.com

Provider of management consulting associated with Dale Carnegie - St. Louis for 11 years with a focus on executive leadership development; and management, process, and results alignment.

A few of Mr. Jones clients: EDS General Motors, Southwestern Bell, and more.


"It's truly an amazing comprehensive list of all the points you'd need to cover in starting a business. If someone misses something, it's not because it's not included in your checklist."

Rosalind Gardner
Internet Marketing Coach
http://www.rosalindgardner.com


"If I were a High School or college instructor looking for the single most important source of information to help my students understand the depth, scope and workings of the doing business on the Internet, I'd direct them to the mynewoffice.com web site and save all the time others are wasting trying to get a grip on this information giant."

M.E. Prosser,BA, MS, PhD Publishing Co, Author:The Real Estate Primer, educational consultant, business consultant, owner: Automotive Computer Systems, The Center For Real Estate Education.





Click on a topic below to learn more!
 
QUICK TOOLS:


800# Directory
Area Codes
Atlas
Calculators
Encyclopedias
Mail - check online
Maps/driving directions

Newspapers
People/Businesses
Shipping solutions
Stocks
Weather
Zip Codes

Business tools in
alphabetical order!


Business Tools
Business cards
Business logos
Calendars

Cell Phones
Checking accounts

Conferencing (web)
Conferencing (phone)
Contact Managers
Credit cards
e-mail-Company wide
Fax software for PC
Fax via Internet

Instant Messaging
Internet Access
Letterhead on pc

Long Distance
Merchant accounts

Label printing software
Point of sale solutions
Shared Documents
Telephones

Clients:

Contact Managers
Contact List Form
Leads - see leads
Follow up - see follow up

Computers
Buying a new pc
Hardware
Insurance
Software
Accounting
- Personal
-
Business
Adobe Acrobat
Bundled Software
Compression (zip)
Contact Managers
Database
Desktop Publishing
Fax software
Free software
PDF-Adobe Acrobat
Presentations
Remote Communic.
Tax Preparation

-Business
-Personal
Spreadsheet
Virus Protection
Word Processing
Passwords-tracking
POS
Registering Software
Security
Serial Numbers
Spam - get rid of
Spyware - protect your pc
Warranties
Working From Home


Credit History
Your Customer
Your History
Your Vendors
Savings Accounts
Background checks
E-commerce
Merchant Account
Website Design/Host


Employment
Applications
Tax Forms
IRS
Invoices
Labels
Payroll
Social Security Info
How to outsource your HR

Exporting

Statistics/How to

Follow Up
Contact Managers
Thank You Cards

Forms
Accounting
Checks
Contracts

Fundraising
Fundraising-nonprofits

Glossaries

Varied Glossaries

Insurance
Building
Business
Computer
Errors and omissions
Fire
Flood
Vehicle


Marketing:
-Advertising to groups:

All contacts
City Newspapers
College Newspapers
Penny Shoppers
Trade Journals
Banner Exchanges
e-mail Responders

Marketing
-e-zines

Advertising In
Publishing an e-zine
Internet Marketing

Marketing
-Forecasts

Forecasts (economy)


Marketing
-Generating leads

Banners
CPA - Cost/Action
Government Contracts
Networking Groups
-Start your own

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BNI

-Chamber of Commerce
Newsgroups
Newsletters
Opt In Lists
Press Releases
Public Speaking
Sales Letters
Search Engines

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KeyWords
-Metatags

Signs
-Car signs
Trade Journals

Web Rings
Web sites
Writing Articles

Legal Concerns
Copyrights
Employees
Patents
Trademarks

Passwords-Tracking
Printable form
Software

Plans- Business
Score

SBA

Posters
Labor Laws
Safety Laws
Workplace Policies
Many more!


Research
Trademarks
Copyrights
Patents

Competition

Vendors


Shipping Solutions

Shipping companies

Self Help Section
Free Reports/News

Software
Please see computers

Templates
Web sites
Business Forms

Training
Sources of training

Vendors
Vendor list form
Background Checks
Credit Applications

Web sites

Banners
Chat lines
Domain Names
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Appraisals
-Registering
-Forums (Discussions)
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Graphics/Images
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Guest Books
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Hit counters
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Hosting For Site
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Search Engine submittals

"How to design, build and market your web site," by. J.D. Davin

[ ] Investigate business trends, statistics and future forecasts.
[ ] Investigate possible business contacts, vendors and associates.

(4) THE FORMAL BUSINESS PLAN STARTUP PHASE:

[ ] Develop a formal business plan for your new business. Skip if already completed.

(5) BE PREPARED AND PROTECT YOUR ASSETS:

[ ] Purchase the necessary insurance for your business.

[ ] Protect trademarks, intellectual property, etc.

(6) LEGAL REQUIREMENTS, FORMS, POSTERS


[ ] Follow all government regulations and requirements.
[ ] Purchase necessary posters for your business.

[ ] Download necessary forms for your business.

(7) ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS:

[ ] Write down all passwords from day one.

[ ] Track payments to major vendors, suppliers and service providers.
[ ] Set up your personal (or shared) online daily "To do" list.
[ ] Set up your personal (or shared) online calendar.
[ ] Plan for growth and possible employees.


(8) FINANCING, BANKING, CREDIT CARDS:

[ ] Verify your credit.
[ ] Monitor your credit.
[ ] Prevent identity theft.
[ ] Contact a bank, the SBA or other source of financing.

[ ] Open a checking account for business.

[ ] Order your business checks and forms.
[ ] Open up a business savings account.
[ ] Apply for credit cards for your business.

(9) SET UP TEAMS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND TOOLS TO COLLABORATE:

[ ] Set up tasks, who is responsible.
[ ] Set up a shared files directory on the Internet.

[ ] Set up your communications tools - collaborate through the Internet.

(10)ACCOUNTING NEEDS, INVENTORY CONTROL, ETC.

[ ] Find an accountant for your business.
[ ] Set up a POS system for inventory control.

[ ] Purchase a personal tax program. Download a free package here.

(11)ACCEPTING MONEY: MERCHANT ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS AND MORE:

[ ] Set up your merchant account for accepting credit cards.
[ ] Set up an account with Clickbank to sell e-books, manuals etc.
[ ] Set up an account with Paypal to sell items, subscriptions and for auctions.


(12)LINE UP VENDORS (SUPPLIERS TO PROVIDE MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS):

[ ] Locate materials, products and services needed to manufacture products.
[ ] Investigate possible providers of material, products and services.

[ ] Request credit with your vendors.

(13) SETTING UP THE TOOLS NEEDED FOR ANY BUSINESS:

[ ] Set up accounts with shipping companies.
[ ] An Internet provider (ISP) to access the net.

[ ] Set up your communications center.(Phones)
[ ] Order a personal cell phone.
[ ] Create your own professional logo.
[ ] Order your professional business cards.

[ ] Create your own letterhead or purchase it.
[ ] Create e-mail accounts for employees.
[ ] Promotional items - open your own on-line promotional items store.

(14) COMPUTERS - HOW AND WHAT TO PURCHASE, FIRST STEPS.


[ ] Purchasing a new computer system.

[ ] Find an Internet provider (ISP) to access the Internet.
[ ] Send in computer serial numbers for insurance purposes.
[ ] Register your software for future upgrades and enhancements.

[ ] Arrange for computer training to maximize your investment and potential.

(15) COMPUTERS - FREE SOFTWARE FOR YOUR BUSINESS:

[ ] Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.

[ ] Download a free file compression utility program.
[ ] Find more free software and Internet services here.

(16) TIME SAVING TOOLS:

[ ] Print stamps directly from your computer.
[ ] Download a label printing software package.
[ ] Access your computer from home or anywhere.
[ ] Set up to send/receive faxes via the Internet.
[ ] Set up an instant messaging Internet identity.
[ ] Set up conferencing services via the Internet.

(17)
COMPUTERS - SOFTWARE FOR YOUR BUSINESS:

[ ] Purchase a complete office package.

[ ] Purchase a word processor (if not in your office suite).
[ ] Purchase a spreadsheet (if not included in your office suite).
[ ] Purchase a database (if not included in your office suite.
[ ] Purchase a contact manager (if not included in your office suite).
[ ] Purchase a personal tax program.
[ ] Purchase a desktop publishing program.
[ ] Set up to send/receive faxes via your computer.
[ ] Purchase a presentation program.

[ ] Use the Internet for conferences and meetings-sales or training!

(18)
COMPUTER SECURITY, BACKUPS, PROTECTION:

[ ] Buy computer warranties/service contracts.
[ ] Arrange for 24/7 Technical support for your computer.

[ ] Protect your computer from viruses.
[ ] Protect your computer from hackers.
[ ] Protect your computer from e-mail spammers.
[ ] Protect your computer from spyware or malware
[ ] Plan regular backups of your computer data.
[ ] Set up your pc for access to your computer from home or anywhere...

(19) WEBSITES - CREATING YOUR PRESENCE - THE BASICS:

[ ] Items you need to create your Internet web site(s).

[ ] How to choose your right domain name for your web site.
[ ] How and where to register your domain name.
[ ] Get an appraisal of your domain name.
[ ] Finding the right server (host) for your site.
[ ] Saving time and money by using an existing template for your web site.

(20) WEBSITES - TOOLS TO USE IN YOUR WEB SITE:

[ ] Locate graphics for your web site.
[ ] Create a chat line to build a sense of community.
[ ] Create a discussion to build interaction and trust.

[ ] Create a guest book to capture names for follow up.
[ ] Set up forms in your web site top get information from visitors.
[ ] Automate your marketing campaign with an e-mail responder.
[ ] Track visitors to your site to measure success of marketing tools.

(21) INTERNET MARKETING TOOLS:

[ ] Get traffic to your site - submit to the search engines.
[ ] Bring more traffic to your site-pay for key words on search engines.
[ ] Get traffic to your site... advertise in e-zines.
[ ] Get more traffic to your site... with banner exchanges.
[ ] Purchase pre qualified leads for your business.
[ ] Utilize opt in-lists to get more traffic to your site.
[ ] Get traffic to your site... join a web ring.
[ ] Get traffic to your site... promote in newsgroups.

(22) CONTACT MANAGEMENT AND FOLLOW UP TOOLS:

[ ] Contact managers to track clients, meetings, more.

[ ] Make a list of your prospects to contact.
[ ] Creating sales letters that sell your products effectively.

(23)
ADVERTISING - OFF THE INTERNET:

[ ] Advertise in related trade publications.
[ ] Advertise your business in newsapers.
[ ] Advertise your business in college newspapers.
[ ] Advertise your business in college newspapers.
[ ] Advertise your business in Pennyshopper/Shoppers.
[ ] Contact your advertisers and advertise.
[ ] Purchase custom nameplates for your car

(24) PUBLICITY BUILDING TOOLS:

[ ] Get the word out ... write a press release.
[ ] Build credibility for your business by writing articles.
[ ] Get more publicity for your business by speaking to groups.
[ ] Get more business leads by joining a business referral network.

(25) NON TRADITIONAL MARKETING TOOLS:

[ ] Create your own e-book.
[ ] Create your own online newsletter / e-zine.
[ ] Promote your company with your on-line promotional items.
[ ] Explore affiliate based marketing as a way to market your products.
[ ] Consider fund raising events for nonprofit companies.

(26) TOOLS TO FOLLOW UP WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS FOR MORE SALES:

[ ] Automate your marketing campaign with an e-mail responder.
[ ] Follow up with customers for constructive feedback and additional sales.
[ ] Give webinars, training, new product releases, etc. Through the Internet. Record it all!

(27) EXPANDING YOUR MARKETS:

[ ] Open new markets with the Government.

[ ] Open new markets by exporting to other countries.
[ ] Explore affiliate based marketing as a way to market your products.



(1) THE BUSINESS STARTUP PHASE:




[ ] Start being organized from the day one of your new business!

Note: To make the most of this guide, it is most important that you utilize this checklist in the following way.


[ ] Download the book to your desktop where it is available at all times.
[ ] Use it to find the resources and review of the tools you need for your business.
[ ] Print the entire document (manual) on your printer.

[ ] Place this document in a 3 ring binder and keep it in a secure place.
[ ] Write down the important information about your business in your checklist for success immediately.
[ ] Check off each option when completed.
[ ] Then update the information about your business regularly.
[ ] Get legal and tax advice on all actions, forms, contracts.

Now you'll be able to find phone numbers, passwords, contacts and more quickly and easily!

Let's get started. Check off each option when completed.


[ ] Outline your proposed business name, owners and goals.

Tip: (When deciding on a business name, start by making sure the new company name is not used by another company and that the domain name for this company is available to be used for your web site.)

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________

DBA: (Doing Business As)_______________________________________________________________

City: ____________________________________________ State: _________ Zip: ________________

[ ] Decide if you will be a [ ] C Corporation [ ] S Corporation [ ] LLC [ Sole Proprietor [ ] Non Profit
(Again, verify correct steps with your accountant and attorney before making any decisions or actions. )

Owners: _______________________________________________________Phone ____________________

Owners: _______________________________________________________Phone ____________________

Owners: _______________________________________________________Phone ____________________

Owners: _______________________________________________________Phone ____________________

[ ] Applied for and [ ] received all State sales tax accounts.
[ ] Applied for and [ ] received your Federal ID Number.
[ ] Applied for and [ ] receive any and all local licenses.

State Sales Tax ID ___________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Federal ID# _________________________________________________________ Date: __________________

Local ID# ___________________________________________________________ Date: __________________

[ ] Write down a very concise list of what you will sell, just to stay focused, and check your business plan regularly.

[ ] Service [ ] Products [ ] Both

[ ] List Services.

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

[ ] List Products.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________


Great! Now that you've done this, we'll show you hundreds of business tools and tips to get you started. But remember, your success in business is still dependent on how well you plan your business, the tasks for your self and your fellow team players, and if you follow that plan.




[ ] Plan for growth and possible team members.

[ ] Decide who is responsible for each job in your business.
Print this task out as a single page.


Notes On Paperwork and Employees:

1. As much as we love and value them our employees, don’t you want to escape the paperwork and effort associated with employing people? Wouldn’t you like to use administrative technology and hire affordable experts to do this so you can get back to business? Yes? Then learn how to outsource these services.

Regarding Medical and Benefit Plans: If phrases like “There has got to be a better way, “Another increase like this will put me out of business,” and “What can we do to attract employees that we can still afford?” are common to your medical plan, worker’s compensation and other benefit plan conversations, we can help. Click here to learn how to outsource these services.

2. Plan for becoming a powerful leader: Take "The Leadershop Advantage," a comprehensive, two-day training process that applies time-tested leadership principles to today's business environment. Participants learn how to identify leadership skills in themselves and others, how to drive out fear and build trust, and how to handle mistakes and criticism. Informative course materials include a copy of The Leader In You, the latest book from Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc.

 


(2) ENLIST PROFESSIONALS TO HELP WITH YOUR BUSINESS:


[ ] Join me in a live Internet conference for a discussion of how to use this system.

[ ] You may need help. Join us in a live seminar to learn how to use this system to use the tools listed in this checklist. We will go step by step through each and every step you need to take. Click here to enter our training room or contact me for more information!


[ ] Find an attorney who can advise you on all business matters.

[ ] Always consult with an attorney about your business before you start any business.

Name: __________________________ Company: _____________________________________________

Phone#: ________________________ Ext. ____________ E-Mail: ________________________________

Website: ____________________________________ Cost / hour: $_____________ Retainer: $________

NOTES:: _______________________________________________________________________________

NOTES:: _______________________________________________________________________________

NOTES:: _______________________________________________________________________________

TIP:

Be sure to check out options for forms, contract reviews and other legal needs.
Click here to learn more.



RELATED TOPICS:

[ ] Find an accountant for your business.

[ ] Find an Internet webmaster for your web site.
[ ] Attend an Internet networking event to find these experts.



(3) DO YOUR RESEARCH... BE PREPARED AND PROTECT YOUR ASSETS:



[ ] Access important business information - statistics, forecasts...


Business information can make or break a business. Here's the best place to start making your business more profitable!

Business Support: Credit Reports
Business Support: Business Trends
Business Support: Marketing Research
Business Support: Economic Forecasting
Business Support: Exporter's Encyclopedia
Business Support: Country and Riskline Reports



[ ] Investigate possible business contacts...

[ ] Investigate providers of products and services to your new business,potential business partners and even customers.
(
Sign up here)

BizAdvantage - a pay-as-you-go resource for business information such as company profiles, credit reports, market research, and more! Search Company Profiles U.S. Business/Credit Reports - Detailed reports on companies including financial, payment and general business information. Use these Reports to help you make more profitable business decisions and strengthen your firm's marketing and credit programs.


(4) THE FORMAL BUSINESS PLAN:


[ ] Develop a formal business plan for investors, financing, long term planning, etc.

[ ] Start and complete your formal business plan. Be sure to utilize all government business resources and services (many are free) such as the SBA, and the local Score office. Most importantly, consult with an attorney and a financial advisor before you start any business.

(Visit http://www.score.org for one-on-one counseling.)
(Visit
http://www.sba.gov for a business plan, forms and counseling.)
(Visit
http://www.irs.gov for details and rules regarding any and all government regulations regarding your business - e.g. forms, taxes, and payroll information).

SPECIAL NOTE:

Before you write your formal business plan:

It is advisable to review this entire document and to utilize the tools and resources you find here as you develop your formal business plan.



(5) BE PREPARED AND PROTECT YOUR ASSETS:



[ ] Purchase the necessary insurance for your business...

[ ] Research and purchase the appropriate insurance for your business*.

[ ] Building
[ ] Business
[ ] Computer
[ ] Errors and omissions
[ ] Fire
[ ] Flood
[ ] Vehicle

Company __________________________ Contact Name _________________ _______________

Account Number: ___________________________ Phone # (________)________________ ext.______

Web Site: _______________________________Name: ______________________PW: ________________

The SBA has an excellent article on choosing your insurance needs here...
* Check with your state and accountant for local, state and federal rules and regulations.




[ ] Protect trademarks, intellectual property, etc...

[ ] Apply for a patent if necessary / possible
U.S. Patent office
Patent number: __________________________________________________________________________

Date: _____/______/_____Duration:_____/______/______ Attorney: _____________________________

Notes: _________________________________________________________________________________

[ ] Apply for trademarks
U.S. Trademark office
Trademark : _____________________________________________________________________________

Date: _____/______/_____Duration:_____/______/______ Attorney: ______________________________

Notes: _________________________________________________________________________________

[ ] Apply for copyrights
U.S. Copyright office
Copyright: ______________________________________________________________

Date: _____/______/_____Duration:_____/______/______ Attorney: _____________________________

Notes: _______________________________________________________________



(6) LEGAL REQUIREMENTS, FORMS, POSTERS



[ ] Follow all government regulations and requirements.


It is very important to be informed and ready to follow all government rules and regulations for your business. From taxes to employee issues to building codes and beyond.

Again, you are best served to contact an attorney, business advisor and officials for World, US, State, County, and City and local requirements. Here are just a few resources.

(Visit
http://www.ssa.org for help - Social Security Administration).
(Visit
http://www.sba.gov for a business plan, forms and counseling.)
(Visit
http://www.irs.gov for details and rules regarding any and all government regulations regarding your business - e.g. forms, taxes, and payroll information).


TIP:
Be sure to check out Pre Paid Legal as an option for forms, contract reviews and all your legal needs. Click here to learn more.



[ ] Purchase necessary posters for your business...

[ ] Purchase posters for your business, from State to Federal to Osha, etc.
Many are required by law before you start your business.

[ ] Federal Labor Law.
[ ] Morale/Motivational Poster Pack.
[ ] Safety, First Aid & Wellness Poster Pack.
[ ] Sexual Harassment No Tolerance Policy.
[ ] State Employment Law.

Click here for hundreds of ad
ditional forms and posters.


[ ] Download the necessary forms for your business.

[ ] Download tax forms for your business.

Download hundreds of Legal Forms And Posters here.
(Accounting|Employment Applications|Employee Policies & Manuals|Incorporate|Payroll|More)

IRS
(Internal Revenue Service).
SSA (Social Security Administration).
Downloadable Legal and Business Forms
66,000 business forms and legal review to go with the forms.


Examples: Human Resources Forms Human Resource Forms

* Check with your state and accountant for local, state and federal forms and regulations
(payroll/special or sales tax, etc.)!




(7) ORGANIZATIONAL ITEMS:


[ ] Start writing down all passwords from day one...

[ ] Of course the most important place to begin is the business plan. But the truth is, many people order phones, Internet access, and such before they write their business plan. If you are one of these people, you need to realize this, and start writing down information about your business now! Begin by writing down all passwords for all services, such as your web host, on-line banking, and such and you will be organizing yourself from the first day!

Here's a great software package for tracking passwords for web sites, domain names, checking accounts, Internet services, etc.

[ ] Download a great software package to track passwords here.
[ ] View a sample password text file for passwords that you can print here or enter them below.

Service:___________________________ User: _________________________PW: ___________________

Service:___________________________ User: _________________________PW: ___________________

Service:___________________________ User: _________________________PW: ___________________

Service:___________________________ User: _________________________PW: ___________________

Service:___________________________ User: _________________________PW: ___________________

Service:___________________________ User: _________________________PW: ___________________

Service:___________________________ User: _________________________PW: ___________________

Service:___________________________ User: _________________________PW: ___________________


[ ] Track payments to major vendors, suppliers and service providers...

[ ] Set up an account to automatically pay all your monthly bills through the Internet to save time/money.
(
Sign up here) (Print a blank page to add more items here.)

Cost per [ ] Transaction $________ For #of transactions ___________ [ ] month: $ __________


Service: Phone

Company: ______________________________
Account number: ______________$cost/Mo$__________

Services include:_________________________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________
Phone # _______________ Ext: e-mail ________________________

Notes: _________________________________________________________________________________

Service: Cell phone:

Company: ______________________________
Account number: ______________$cost/Mo$__________

Services include:_________________________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________
Phone # _______________ Ext: e-mail ________________________

Notes: _________________________________________________________________________________

Service: Refuse collection:

Company: ______________________________ Account number: ______________$cost/Mo$__________

Services include:_________________________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________
Phone # _______________ Ext: e-mail ________________________

Notes: _________________________________________________________________________________

Service: Power:

Company: ______________________________ Account number: ______________$cost/Mo$__________

Services include:_________________________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________
Phone # _______________ Ext: e-mail ________________________

Notes: _________________________________________________________________________________

Service: Water:

Company: ______________________________ Account number: ______________$cost/Mo$__________

Services include:_________________________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________
Phone # _______________ Ext: e-mail ________________________

Notes: _________________________________________________________________________________

Service: Heat:

Company: ______________________________
Account number: ______________$cost/Mo$__________

Services include:_________________________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________
Phone # _______________ Ext: e-mail ________________________

Notes: _________________________________________________________________________________

Service:Other: _________________

Company: ______________________________ Account number: ______________$cost/Mo$__________

Services include:_________________________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________
Phone # _______________ Ext: e-mail ________________________

Notes: _________________________________________________________________________________

Service:Other: _________________

Company: ______________________________ Account number: ______________$cost/Mo$__________

Services include:_________________________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________
Phone # _______________ Ext: e-mail ________________________

Notes: _________________________________________________________________________________

Service:Other: _________________

Company: ______________________________ Account number: ______________$cost/Mo$__________

Services include:_________________________________________________________________________

Contact: ______________________
Phone # _______________ Ext: e-mail ________________________

Notes: _________________________________________________________________________________



[ ] Set up your online calendar...

[ ] Purchase a day timer [ ] Franklin Covey [ ] Daytimer
[ ] Set up a to calendar on your computer [ ]
Microsoft XP Professional

Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________



[ ] Set up your daily "To do" list...

[ ] Purchase a day timer [ ] Franklin Covey [ ] Daytimer
[ ] Set up a to do list on your computer
[ ]
Microsoft XP Professional

Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________


(8) FINANCING, BANKING, CREDIT CARDS:



[ ] Verify your credit...

[ ] Verify your credit history.
(
What we say about the program)

(You may have to setup phone lines and other services before you can line up your financing, but in any case, you need a credit report to qualify for loans and terms with vendors).

[ ]
Learn about your credit (About the importance of good credit).
[ ]
Request a personal credit report. (It's free with the right forms).
[ ]
Pay for business credit reports (Yours or another company).


[ ] Monitor your credit record.

[ ] Sign up for credit monitoring.
(Sign up here)




[ ] Protect your credit...

[ ] Sign up for Identity theft protection.
(Sign up here)



[ ] Contact a bank, the SBA or other source of financing...

[ ] Contact the appropriate loan officer or venture capital group for funding.

[ ]
Be prepared with a business plan and support of the SBA (Small Business Administration).

Company: _________________________________________________Contact: ________________________

Phone#: ________________________ Ext. ____________ E-Mail: ___________________________________

Website: ____________________________________

Financing desired: $____________ Interest Rate: % ___________ Term: _____________________

Notes: ___________________________________________________________________________________



[ ] Request credit with your vendors...

[ ] Line up credit with your vendors.
(Sign up here) (
What we say about the program)

[ ]
Forms for requesting credit with vendors.
[ ]
Business credit reports (yours/other companies).
[ ] Pay for business credit reports (yours or other companies).



[ ] Open a checking account for business...

[ ] Open up a checking account.

( To receive a 20% discount on all first time orders call 800-336-4168 and mention CODE# K03785)

Bank name: __________________________ Contact: ________________________________________

Account Number: _______________________________________ Date Opened:_____/_______/______

Routing information: ________________________________

Starting balance: $____________ Minimum Balance: $___________ Penalty: ____________________

Monthly charge: $____________ # of checks: ___________

Additional expenses? ______________________________________________________________

Website for access to account info: _____________________________________________________

ID Number: ______________ User name: ____________________ Password: ___________________


[ ] Order your checks...

[ ] Order checks for your new business account.

(
To receive a 20% discount on all first time orders call 800-336-4168 and mention CODE# K03785)

Company: __________________________________ Contact Name: _______________ ______________

Phone # (______)___________________ext._______ E-Mail: ____________________________________

Account Number: _________________________ Routing Number: ________________________________

Order #: __________________ Date Ordered: _____/______/______ Type: ____________ Color: _______

Logo: ____________________ Received: _____/ ____ / _____ by ____________________



[ ] Apply for credit cards for your business...

[ ] Set up credit cards for business use.

[ ] Mastercard/Visa/

Company: ________________________________ Contact Name: _______________ ______________

Phone# (________)___________________ext._______

% Charged: _______Fees: _______________________________________________________________

Account Number: _______________________________________________________________________

Exp. Date: _______________________ Security Code: ___________ (Keep this information private)

[ ] Discover

Company: ________________________________ Contact Name: _______________ ______________

Phone# (________)___________________ext._______

% Charged: _______Fees: _______________________________________________________________

Account Number: _______________________________________________________________________

Exp. Date: _______________________ Security Code: ___________ (Keep this information private)

[ ]
AmericanExpress

Company: ________________________________ Contact Name: _______________ ______________

Phone# (________)___________________ext._______

% Charged: _______Fees: _______________________________________________________________

Account Number: _______________________________________________________________________

Exp. Date: _______________________ Security Code: ___________ (Keep this information private)

[ ] Other _____________________

Company: ________________________________ Contact Name: _______________ ______________

Phone# (________)___________________ext._______

% Charged: _______Fees: _______________________________________________________________

Account Number: _______________________________________________________________________

Exp. Date: _______________________ Security Code: ___________ (Keep this information private)

[ ] Other _____________________

Company: ________________________________ Contact Name: _______________ ______________

Phone# (________)___________________ext._______

% Charged: _______Fees: _______________________________________________________________

Account Number: _______________________________________________________________________

Exp. Date: _______________________ Security Code: ___________ (Keep this information private)




(9) SET UP TEAMS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND TOOLS TO COLLABORATE:



[ ] Build teams, assign tasks.

[ ] Determine who will do what, how, when.
Print this task out as a single page.

Task:

Business Planning

Name: ____________________________________ Dept. ______________________________________

Phone: __________________________ Ext _____ e-mail ______________________________________

NOTES: _______________________________________________________________________________

Product Development

Name: ____________________________________ Dept. ______________________________________

Phone: __________________________ Ext _____ e-mail ______________________________________

NOTES: _______________________________________________________________________________

Inventory Control

Name: ____________________________________ Dept. ______________________________________

Phone: __________________________ Ext _____ e-mail ______________________________________

NOTES: _______________________________________________________________________________

Accounts Receivable

Name: ____________________________________ Dept. ______________________________________

Phone: __________________________ Ext _____ e-mail ______________________________________

NOTES: _______________________________________________________________________________

Accounts Payable


Name: ____________________________________ Dept. ______________________________________

Phone: __________________________ Ext _____ e-mail ______________________________________

NOTES: _______________________________________________________________________________

Human Relations

Name: ____________________________________ Dept. ______________________________________

Phone: __________________________ Ext _____ e-mail ______________________________________

NOTES: _______________________________________________________________________________

Web Site:

Name: ____________________________________ Dept. ______________________________________

Phone: __________________________ Ext _____ e-mail ______________________________________

NOTES: _______________________________________________________________________________

Marketing

Name: ____________________________________ Dept. ______________________________________

Phone: __________________________ Ext _____ e-mail ______________________________________

NOTES: _______________________________________________________________________________

Building/Maintenance


Name: ____________________________________ Dept. ______________________________________

Phone: __________________________ Ext _____ e-mail ______________________________________

NOTES: _______________________________________________________________________________



[ ] Set up a shared files directory on the Internet...

[ ] Set up a a shared files directory for fellow workers via the Internet.
(Sign up here) (What we say about the program)

This allows you to share files with everyone through the Internet.

Examples: xdrive.com allows you to create a local drive on your computer, copy the files to share there, they are loaded to the Internet, where they can be accessed with the passwords you give your team.



[ ] Use the Internet for conferences and meetings-sales or training!

[ ] Use the Internet to collaborate with fellow teams and workers.

[ ] Set up an account with Talking Communities for conferencing via your web site!
Share web sites, powerpoint presentations, voice conversations, and record it to share with others to boot!

Record feature works great for training at a later date as well as archival and possible mediation needs.

(
Sign up here) Just enter your name, no password required.

Room Number __________________User name: ____________________ Password _______________



(10)ACCOUNTING NEEDS, INVENTORY CONTROL, ETC.:



[ ] Find an accountant for your business...

[ ] Contact a local accountant for tax preparation.

Company ____________________________________ Contact Name ____________ _________________

Phone # (______)__________________ ext._______ E-Mail address:______________________________

Price / Onsite $______________ Price / Mo Service Contract $______________

Software Package to use:
[ ] Single User [ ] Multi-user
[ ] Peachtree [ ] Quickbooks [ ] Business Works [ ] Other ______________________________________

Software Company: ___________________________ Contact Name ____________ _________________

Serial number: # of users: ________________________________________________________________

Phone # (_____)_______________ ext._______ E-Mail address:_______________________________

Covers: Payroll ______________ # of employees ________ AR __ AP __ GL __ Inventory Control

Cost per employee [ ] Month [ ] Week [ ] Biweekly or [ ] by check - cost per $ _______.___
Includes 941? [ ]Y [ ] N $_________.___
Includes 1099 forms? [ ]Y [ ] N Cost $_________.___

Report Generations included: [ ] Monthly [ ] Quarterly [ ] Yearly



[ ] Setup POS for fast sales and inventory control...

[ ] Purchase software and all hardware for inventory control with Point Of Sale System.
Click here to order hardware and software solutions from one vendor.

Software package to use:
[ ] Single User [ ] Multi-user
[ ] Register [ ] Quickbooks [ ] Other ________________________

[ ]Software ---------Name _____________________ Vendor _______________________ Cost $________

[ ]Bar code reader ----Brand _________________ Model ________ Vendor _____________ Cost $________

[ ]Cash register----- Brand _________________ Model ________ Vendor _____________ Cost $________

[ ]Label printer------ Brand _________________ Model ________ Vendor _____________ Cost $_______

Support phone numbers:

Product: ______________________Company _________________________ Phone ________________

Web site: ________________________ e-mail: ___________________________ Cost: ____________

Product: ______________________Company _________________________ Phone ________________

Web site: ________________________ e-mail: ___________________________ Cost: ____________

Out source Inventory Audits [ ] Y [ ] N [ ] - Weekly [ ] Monthly [ ] Quarterly [ ] Annual

- Total cost per terminal: $_____

Company _____________________________ Phone _________________ Contact _________________

 


(11) ACCEPTING MONEY: MERCHANT ACCOUNT SOLUTIONS AND MORE:


[ ] Set up your merchant account for credit cards...

[ ] Set up your Merchant account for accepting credit cards.

Company: ______________________________________ Contact Name: _______________ ______________

Phone# (________)___________________ext._______ Date Started:_________________

Monthly Fee $ ________.___ % Fee charged per transaction: $_______.___

Flat rate fee per transaction: $______.___

[ ] Set up your new account to accept credit cards here (Includes hardware and software):

[ ]
Paypal [ ] Clickbank [ ] Stormpay

Option: Cardservice International and get a free "How to" e-book!



[ ] Set up an account with Paypal...

[ ] Create your account at Paypal:
(
Sign up here)

Account Number: __________________ User: ______________________ Password: _____________

Send and receive money via the Internet for either no cost or a very low cost!
(This is the fastest way to accept money on the Internet, and does not require a merchant account for credit cards).


[ ] Set up an account with Clickbank...

[ ] Create your account at Clickbank.
(
Sign up here)

Account Number: __________________ User: ____________________ Password: _________________
(This is the fastest way to sell e-books or other information products via the net today!).



[ ] Open up a business savings account.....

[ ] Open up a business savings account.

Phone Company __________________________ Contact Name _________________ _____________

Phone # (________)________________ ext._______ Account Number: ___________________________

Date Opened _______________ Starting balance: $____________ Minimum Balance: $_____________

ID Number ______________________User: ________________________ Password __________________



(12) LINE UP VENDORS (SUPPLIERS TO PROVIDE MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS):


[ ] Find vendors to supply products needed to manufacture your products...

Print this task out as a single page.
Ascertain what materials, products and services you will need for manufacturing item you plan to sell.



Item: ___________________ Description: ____________________________________________________

Company: _________________________________________________Contact: ________________________

Phone#: ________________________ Ext. ____________ E-Mail: ___________________________________

Website: ____________________________________

Amount: ___________________________________________ Terms: $____________ Interest Rate: % ____

Notes: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Drop Ship: Y __N__ (will they ship product directly to your customer, anonymously?)


Item: ___________________ Description: ____________________________________________________

Company: _________________________________________________Contact: ________________________

Phone#: ________________________ Ext. ____________ E-Mail: ___________________________________

Website: ____________________________________

Amount: ___________________________________________ Terms: $____________ Interest Rate: % ____

Notes: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Drop Ship: Y __N__ (will they ship product directly to your customer, anonymously?)


Item: ___________________ Description: ____________________________________________________

Company: _________________________________________________Contact: ________________________

Phone#: ________________________ Ext. ____________ E-Mail: ___________________________________

Website: ____________________________________

Amount: ___________________________________________ Terms: $____________ Interest Rate: % ____

Notes: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Drop Ship: Y __N__ (will they ship product directly to your customer, anonymously?)


(13) THE TOOLS YOU NEED FOR ANY BUSINESS:



[ ] Set up accounts with shipping companies for deliveries...

[ ] Set up accounts with shipping companies.

[ ] USPS - Order free shipping supplies!
(
Sign up here) (What we say about the program)

Account#:____________________

Contact Name ____________________________________Phone # (________)_____________ ext._______

Web site: ______________________User name: __________________________ Password ______________

[ ] Federal Express
(
Sign up here) (What we say about the program)

Account#:____________________

Contact Name ____________________________________Phone # (________)_____________ ext._______

Web site: ______________________User name: __________________________ Password ______________

[ ] UPS
(
Sign up here) (What we say about the program)

Account#:____________________

Contact Name ____________________________________Phone # (________)_____________ ext._______

Web site: ______________________User name: __________________________ Password ______________




[ ] Set up your communications center... (phones)

[ ] Order phone lines with the phone company:

Phone Company _______________________ Phone # _________________________ext._______

Phone Line # 1 (_______)____________ Price/Month $_________User/uses: _____________________

Phone Line # 2 (_______)____________ Price/Month $_________User/uses: _____________________

Phone Line # 3 (_______)____________ Price/Month $_________User/uses: _____________________

Cost per minute: $_________In state $__________ Out of state [ ] Monthly fee (if any) $ ___________

800 Number #1 (_______)____________ Price/Month $_________User/uses: ____________________

Cost per minute: $________ In state $___________ Out of state [ ] Monthly fee (if any) $ __________

Fax Line# (__)__________________ Price/Month ____________________

Cost per minute: $_______ In state $___________ Out of state [ ] Monthly fee (if any) $ ___________

Voice mail included? [ ] Y [ ] N Cost per user/Month: $_______________

User: ___________________________Dept.___________________Mailbox# ______ Password______

User: ___________________________Dept.___________________Mailbox# ______ Password______

User: ___________________________Dept.___________________Mailbox# ______ Password______

User: ___________________________Dept.___________________Mailbox# ______ Password______

User: ___________________________Dept.___________________Mailbox# ______ Password______


User: ___________________________Dept.___________________Mailbox# ______ Password______

User: ___________________________Dept.___________________Mailbox# ______ Password______



[ ] Order a cellular phone...

[ ] Order new cellular phone

Phone Company _______________ Contact Name ______________ Phone # ___________ext._______

Cell Phone Number: (________)__________________ Price / Mo $______________

Minutes daytime use: _________ Minutes night time use ________ Cost/Min over:______

Minutes LD daytime use: _________ Minutes LD night time use ______ Cost/Min Addit:_______

Notes ________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________



[ ] Create your own professional logo...

[ ] Create a new image for your company!
(
What we say about it)


[ ] The $45* Logo - let them design your own logo in 72 hours!
[ ] Contract for a logo with a professional graphics design person - ask for bids!


[ ] Order professional business cards...

[ ] Order business cards for your business (Reserve your domain for your web site name first.)
(What we say about ordering business cards
)

[ ]
Try 250 Free business Cards - first order free - or print your own!!

Employee Name _________________________ Division_________ Q: ______ Logo ____________________

[ ] Date Ordered ____/____/_____ [ ] Received: ______Cost: __________ Ordered From: ______________

Employee Name _________________________ Division_________ Q: ______ Logo ____________________

[ ] Date Ordered ____/____/_____ [ ] Received: _______ Cost: _________ Ordered From: ____________

Employee Name _________________________ Division_________ Q: ______ Logo ____________________

[ ] Date Ordered ____/____/_____ [ ] Received: _______ Cost: _________ Ordered From: _____________



Create your own letterhead or purchase it...

[ ] Order letterhead for your business.
[ ] Options:
Learn how to create letterhead on your computer, then print or fax it from your computer!

[ ] Need a logo? Let this company design your own logo in 72 hours!

Employee Name ______________________ Division_________ Q: ______ Logo ____________________

[ ] Date Ordered ____/____/_____ [ ] Received: _______ Cost: ________ Ordered From: ___________

Employee Name ______________________ Division_________ Q: ______ Logo ___________________

[ ] Date Ordered ____/____/_____ [ ] Received: _______ Cost: ________ Ordered From: ___________

Employee Name ______________________ Division_________ Q: ______ Logo ___________________

[ ] Date Ordered ____/____/_____ [ ] Received: _______ Cost: ________ Ordered From: __________



[ ] Create e-mail accounts for employees...

[ ] Set up e-mail accounts for all departments and employees.

[ ] Set up e-mail for everyone in your office without even having a web site!
(
Sign up here)

Company _____________________________________________Contact Name _____________ __________

Phone # (_______)_____________ ext._______ E-Mail: __________________________________________

Price / user $__________Price / Mo ________________ Extra costs: _______________________________

Name: _____________________ User name ________________________________PW: ______________

Name: _____________________ User name ________________________________PW: ______________

Name: _____________________ User name ________________________________PW: ______________

Name: _____________________ User name ________________________________PW: ______________

Name: _____________________ User name ________________________________PW: ______________




[ ] Promote your company with your own hats, shirts and more from your free store!

[ ] Create and set up a web site to sell your company hats, cups, shirts and more, with zero set up fees. Just chose the items you want to to sell, upload your logo for each item, then let this company collect the payments, and drop ship to your customers.

Click here to set up your own self promoting online promotional items store - free
!




(14) COMPUTERS - HOW AND WHAT TO PURCHASE, THEN HOW TO GET COMPUTING!


[ ] Purchase a new computer system...

[ ] Purchase a new computer system if you do not own one.
(
What we say about it )

Search for the Product you Need - Tech Depot by Office Depot

Company ______________________________Contact Name _____________________ ______________

Phone # (_____)_______________________ ext._______ E-Mail: _________________________________

Address: _______________________________ City: _______________________ St: ________ Zip:_____

Website: __________________________________

Brand Name: _______________________Model Number: ___________________Price $_______________

Main Unit Serial # _____________________
CPU __________ Ram __________

Hard Drive ________ Speed ________ Video Memory _____

Serial # ___________________ Monitor Brand: _________ Size ____Resolution ____x____ Dot pitch_____

Serial # ___________________ Modem Brand: _________ Speed _________ [ ] Internal [ ] External [ ]

Serial # ___________________ Printer Brand: _________ [ ] Color [ ] Laser [ ] Inkjet

Serial # ___________________ CD Speed ___x____x____ Burner [ ] Y [ ] N

Serial # ___________________ DVD ___x___x___ Burner [ ] Y [ ] N

Serial # ___________________ Digital Camera Brand: ____________ Model ________ Pixels __________

Memory ______ Speed ______________Serial # ___________________

USB #______ Headset _____ Microphone______

Serial # ___________________Scanner [ ] Legal [ ] Standard Resolution: ______________________

Software included: (Be sure to purchase a complete office suite package - word processor, spreadsheet, database, spelling checker, etc.)

Package: ____________________Serial#___________________________Version:____________

Package: ____________________Serial#___________________________Version:____________

Package: ____________________Serial#___________________________Version:____________

Package: ____________________Serial#___________________________Version:____________

Package: ____________________Serial#___________________________Version:____________

Package: ____________________Serial#___________________________Version:____________

Package: ____________________Serial#___________________________Version:____________

Which Computer is Right For You? From Tech Depot

Click here for a check list for a quote for a new computer.


Click here for a checklist for tracking serial numbers for insurance and registering your software for upgrades.


[ ] Find an Internet provider (ISP) to access the net...

[ ] Sign up for Internet Access
(
What we say about the program)

Shop top DSL providers | AOL | Earthlink | MSN | NetZero Platinum

Company ____________________________Contact Name ____________________________________

Phone ______________________ext._______ E-Mail: __________________________________________

Support Phone Number: __________________________ Web site: ______________________________

Price / Mo $_________ Hrs/month: #________ Cost / additional hour $___________ Cost/MB $ _______

ID Number ___________________ User: _____________________________ Password _______________

Dial up phone number: (______)_________________ Modem Serial # ______________________________


[ ] Send in computer serial numbers for insurance...

[ ] Send in all serial numbers for your computer to your insurance company so that you would be able to collect!
(
What we say about the program)


[ ] Register your software for upgrades...

[ ] Register your software to qualify for new, improved software versions!
(
What we say about the program)


[ ] Arrange for computer training...

[ ] Contact a local computer consultant for setup, training and repairs of your computer system.

Company ____________________________________________Contact Name _____________ __________

Phone # (______)_____________ ext._______ E-Mail: ___________________________________________

Price / Onsite $____________Price / Mo Service Contract $______________ Onsite Yes [ ] No [ ]

Certifications: _____________________ ___________________________ __________________________

Certifications: _____________________ ___________________________ __________________________

[ ] Try a FREE self paced training video on your pc with
Video Professor, Inc.
[ ] Try a FREE on-line computer course (via the Internet) choose from over 700+ classes!


(15) COMPUTERS - FREE SOFTWARE FOR YOUR BUSINESS:


Below is a summary of free programs. You can also click here for more programs.


[ ] Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader...

[ ] Download the FREE Adobe Acrobat Reader so you can read the documentation from most vendors.
(
Download here)

iconIf you wish to create your own PDF files (Personal Document Files) you' ll need this software.
[ ] Adobe Acrobat 5.0
[ ] Save $ and download this instant PDF creator package.


Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________



[ ] Download a free file compression utility program...

[ ] Download a compression utility so you can uncompress files and documents.
(
Download here)

Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________



[ ] Find more free software and Internet services here.


[ ] Download the list of free software and Internet services from John Davin's site.
(What we say about free software)




(16) TIME SAVING PC AND INTERNET BASED TOOLS:



[ ] Set up your pc to send/receive faxes

[ ] Purchase Winfax
(
Sign up here)

Your fax number: _____________________ Serial # ____________________________________________


[ ] Set up to send/receive faxes via the Internet...

[ ] Sign up with efax
(
Sign up here)

Your fax number:__________________________________________________________________________


[ ] Set up an instant messaging Internet identity...

[ ] Create an account with an Instant messaging account.

Try Mirabilis!
(
Sign up here)
ID Number __________________User: ________________________ Password ______________________

Try MSN! (Sign up here)
ID Number __________________User: ________________________ Password ______________________

(Check to see if you already have an account with MSN messenger, AOL, or other Internet provider!)



[ ] Use the Internet for conferences and meetings-sales or training!

[ ] Use the Internet to collaborate.

[ ] Set up an account with for conferencing via your web site!
(
Sign up here) Just enter your name, no password required.

ID Number _________________________User name: ____________________ Password _______________

 


(17) COMPUTERS - SOFTWARE FOR YOUR BUSINESS:



[ ] Purchase a complete office package...

[ ] Purchase a complete office package as listed below:
(Click here to learn more about these applications)

Microsoft Office XP Professional comes complete with: Microsoft Word (Word processor), Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheet) Microsoft Outlook (e-mail, contact manager, scheduler, more!), Microsoft PowerPoint (Presentations) and Microsoft Access (Database). You can also purchase the standard version without Access of you do not need a database.

Corel Office 2002 Pro. Along with advanced word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, an mail client and address book, it delivers world-class database and speech-recognition software.

Lotus 123 Millennium Ed. v9.5 iconAnother great package, read all about it here!

Finally, here is one EXCELLENT FREE WORD PROCESSOR program for home users and and inexpensive options for businesses.

You can also consider free options. Send
me an e-mail for more information.

Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________

PS: You can still purchase items separately as below.



[ ] Purchase a word processor... (If not in your office suite)

[ ] Word processor: Used to write business or personal letters, school papers, manuals, memos and more.

Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________

Examples:
Microsoft Word, Lotus Word Pro
Get a list of free clones by sending me e-mail to:
jddavin@mynewoffice.com


[ ] Purchase a spreadsheet... (If not included in your office suite)

[ ]  Spreadsheets: Used for making calculations and manipulating numbers. Profit and loss statements, balance sheets, cost estimates, household budgets and more can be done on a spreadsheet.

Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________


Examples:
Microsoft Excel, Lotus 123,
Get a list of free clones by sending me e-mail to:
jddavin@mynewoffice.com


[ ] Purchase a database... (If not included in your office suite)

[ ] Databases: Users enter and track specific details. The information can be searched, compiled and reported at a later date. Uses are: Inventory control, customer lists, home recipes and more.

Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________

Examples:
Microsoft Access
Get a list of free clones by sending me e-mail to:
jddavin@mynewoffice.com


[ ] Purchase a contact manager to track clients, meetings, phone numbers, etc.

[ ] Purchase a contact manager:
(Click here to review the postmaster program)

Salespeople and other professionals use contact management software to track phone numbers of their contacts, scheduled meetings, calls to make, as well as personal information regarding each respective contact.

Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________

Examples:
Microsoft Outlook or Postmaster (for e-zine management)
Get a list of free clones by sending me e-mail to:
jddavin@mynewoffice.com


[ ] Purchase a personal tax program...

[ ] Personal Tax preparation software: Prepare your tax returns on your computer, and file them on-line!
(
Sign up here)

Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________

Other examples: [ ] : Tax Act- free tax preparation software via the Internet! [ ] Quicken

H&R Block: Click her for H+R Services.




[ ] Purchase a desktop publishing program...

[ ] Desktop publisher

Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________

Examples:
Microsoft Publisher, Printshop. Quark


[ ] Purchase a presentation program...


[ ] Purchase your presentation production software and find the right templates.

Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________


- [ ] Examples:
Microsoft PowerPoint, Scala

Access Free PowerPoint Templates - Click here
Then give share your presentations over the Internet, live!
Record them too and archive them on your web site or attach them in e-mails!



(18) COMPUTER WARRANTIES, SECURITY, BACKUPS, ETC.


[ ] Buy computer warranties/service contracts...

[ ] Contact computer consultant or reseller for setup, training and repairs of your computer system.
(
What we say about the program)

[ ]
Sign up for 24 hr/day tech support (via the Internet)

Company __________________________________Contact Name ______________ _______________

Phone # (_____)_______x________ ext._______ Pager # (_______)________x________

Support site: ____________________________________ e-mail ___________________________________

Price / Hr Onsite $_________ Price / Mo Service Contract $_________ Onsite Yes [ ] No [ ]

Covers: __________________________________________________________________________________

Hardware included? ________________________________________________________________________

Software included? ________________________________________________________________________

Networking included? _______________________________________________________________________

NOTES: __________________________________________________________________________________

Options: __________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________



[ ] Arrange for 24/7 Technical support for your computer...

[ ] Be prepared for computer problems with 24/7 technical support. Pay one small monthly fee for unlimited calls!
(Join here)



[ ] Utilize these great services for computer support.

[ ] Learn what drivers need to be updated on your computer with this free service.

[ ] Click here to be added to our newsletter for additional computer support ideas only.


[ ] Protect your computer from viruses...

[ ] Check your computer for viruses, then set up a program to protect your computer 24/7/365
(
What we say about the program)

Free scans via the Internet:
Norton
Mcafee

Package purchased:
Name: _______________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _______________________

Web site:
___________________________________________________________


[ ] Protect your computer from hackers...

[ ] Protect your computer from hackers and more!
(
What we say about the program)

Norton's Free System Analysis - start here!
Free information from Microsoft:

Package purchased:


Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________

Web site:
___________________________________________________________


[ ] Protect your computer from e-mail spammers...

[ ] Protect your e-mail from Spammers (people who send you unwanted e-mail).

Free 30 day trial from SpamArrest

Package purchased:


Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________


Web site:___________________________________________________________


[ ] Protect your computer from spyware and malware. ...

[ ] Protect your computer from spyware and malware .
(What we say about the program)

Try a free scan of your computer for spyware here!

(you don't have to buy it, but it's good to know what is on your computer)

Package purchased:


Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________


Web site:___________________________________________________________

Everyone needs to run this software, immediately.
View how badly my computer was infected here.



[ ] Plan backups of your computer data...

[ ] Sign up for a backup service for your important data via the Internet.
(
What we say about the program)


[ ] Backup via the Internet and backup your most important files on a regular basis automatically!

Company _____________________________ Contact Name ______________________________________

Website: ______________________________________ Phone # ________________________ ext._______

[ ] Cost per month: $______________ Includes _____________ MB [ ] Cost per MB $ ________________

User Name: _______________________________ Password _________________________

Scheduled backup times:

M ____________ T______________ W ________________ T ______________ F _____________

S______________ S _________________

Programs and data to back up:

Dir: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Dir: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Dir: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Programs: ________________________________________________________________________________

Programs: ________________________________________________________________________________

Programs: ________________________________________________________________________________

Click here for a form for scheduling of backups:




[ ] Set up your pc for access to your computer from home or anywhere...

[ ] Remote Communications
(
Sign up here)
(
What we say about the program)

Work from home! Access your computer, programs and files at work from your computer. Now you can even have technicians diagnose problems with your computer without taking it to the shop!

Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________

Here is an excellent program for this application.
Instant Work Mobility-Try Remote PC Access Free, click here.

Additional options:
PcAnywhere by Symantec


(19) WEBSITES - CREATING YOUR PRESENCE - THE BASICS:


[ ] Create your Internet web site(s)...

[ ] Create a website for your business.
(Sign up here)
(
What we say about the program)

Options to consider for your web site:
[ ] Forms
[ ] Graphics
[ ] Chat lines
[ ] Guest books
[ ] e-Newsletters
[ ] e-mail responders
[ ] Discussion Boards
[ ] Domain registration
[ ] e-commerce enabled
[ ] Search engine submittal tools
[ ] Marketing tools

We will review these items below.

Options:

[ ] Look at one source for a complete solution - design, hosting and more!


[ ] Contract with a web master to design your web site:

[ ] Or contract with a Web Master to develop your web site.
Just be sure to ask for references and examples of their work - their portfolio.

Name: _______________________________________ Phone___________________________ ext______

COST PER ITEM:

Cost per hour - Design$ ________ Programming $_______ Updates to site $_________

Cost for e-commerce solutions: $_______________ Total per month fees ___________ OR BREAK IT DOWN:

Merchant account: Initial fee $________ Monthly $_______ Charge per transaction $____ % charged ____

Gateway Initial fee $________________________ Monthly fee $_______________

COST PER THIS CONTRACT (one total package price)

Cost for project $_______________ Start date: ______________________ End date: _________________

Includes: Hosting Y___N___ Free updates Y___N___ Merchant Account? Y__N __ Gateway Y__N __
Forms Y___N___ Graphics Y___N___ Chat lines Y___N___ Guest books Y___N___ e-Newsletters Y___N___
e-mail responders Y___N___ Discussion Boards Y___N___ e-commerce enabled Y___N___ Search engine submittal Y___N___

Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________

Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________

Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________

Notes: __________________________________________________________________________________

Responsibilities of each party:

Item: ___________________________________________Date Due _____________ Fines ______________

Item: ___________________________________________Date Due _____________ Fines ______________

Item: ___________________________________________Date Due _____________ Fines ______________

Item: ___________________________________________Date Due _____________ Fines ______________


Down payment made by: Date _______Check # _______ Credit card _____

Final payment made by: Date _______Check # _______ Credit card _____

Suggested Stages:

1. Discussion of needs for web site.
2. Layout by customer on 10 sheets of paper for each function of web site page what they envision for web site.
3. Proposal for web site consultation, design, implementation and maintenance by web master.
4. Acceptance or decline of contract.
5. If moving forward, discuss time table of all elements of web site project further.
6. All images of employees, products, names of employees, phone numbers, all delivered to web master.
7. Discussion and selection of key words and description of web site for search engine submittals is finalized.
8. Web site development begins.
9. Web site is completed.
10. Web site is reviewed and approved (hopefully) by company paying for web site.
11. Search engine subm
ittals and other marketing begins.

PS: If you are looking for a bundle of services, you may also want to look at another package for:

[ ] Look at one complete solution for accepting payments, setting up a newsletter (e-zine,) e-mail responder, affiliate tracking software and more! Visit 1automationwiz

In any case, you need to be thinking of the following items:


[ ] Choose your domain name...

[ ] Decide on a domain name for your web site
(
Sign up here)

[ ] Search for availability of domain name: You can check if your name is available here.
[ ] Search for expired domain names (registered/not paid for, now available)
Check here for expired domains.

(Site 1 ______________________________________________.______) Available? [ ] Y [ ] N

(Site 2 ______________________________________________.______) Available? [ ] Y [ ] N

(Site 3 ______________________________________________.______) Available? [ ] Y [ ] N

Final Domain name chosen: ____________________________________ Date: ______/_____/_______

[ ] Register your new domain name

Registrar: __________________________ Web site ____________________________________

User name: ______________________ Password: _________________ FTP SITE _________________

Cost / Month $__________

# MB storage ___________ # MB transfer / month ___________ # e-mail accounts: ________

# e-mail accounts: ________ # e-mail responders __________ # Discussion boards _______




[ ] Get a professional appraisal for your domain name.

[ ] Get an assessment of the domain name you have chosen. Of course you may want the site named after you or your business, and never want to sell it, but in all other cases you should have it evaluated.

[ ] Ask for an appraisal of your domain name. You can click here.

Value ___________________________ By _______________________________________________



[ ] Explore the options of using a template for your web site...

[ ] Decide on format for your web site and start building it.
(
Sign up here)
(What we say about templates)

Do it yourself: Sources of Web site Templates:

[ ] Click here for headers for your web site.

[ ] Here is an excellent source of 1,000s of templates

Animation Factory - Several thousand FREE Animations, web graphics and clipart items.


[ ] Find the right server (host) for your site...

[ ] Decide on a host server (if you do not choose a free server)
(
Sign up here)


Company: _________________________ Phone:________ ___________________

Contact: ____________________________ User Name: ________________________

Password __________________ Ftp: ______________________________________

Domain site: _____________________________

Address: _____________.____________.____________._____

Mb/Storage: ______________Mb Transfer / Mo.________________ Other Services: #e-mail accounts: _____

# e-mail responders [ ] Y [ ] N #__________ Message Boards: [ ] Y [ ] N #_______ Counter [ ] Y [ ] N

Merchant account (more info) [ ] Y [ ] N



(20 WEBSITES - TOOLS TO USE IN YOUR WEB SITE:


[ ] Locate graphics for your web site.

[ ] Choose graphics for your web site.
(
Sign up here)
Examples [ ]
Freegraphics.com [ ] istockphoto

Click here for headers for your web site.
The world's largest database of web design, graphic design, and admin projects!


[ ] Track visitors to your site...

[ ] Set up a website traffic analyzer on your site to track visits to the site. You can track where the visitors entered and exited your site with this service.
(
Sign up here)

Program: _____________________________________________________ Cost/Mo $_____________

Reporting Functions __________________________________________________________________

[ ] Check to see if service is included with your hosting fee.


[ ] Create a discussion to build interaction and trust...

[ ] Setup a discussion forum for your customers.
(
Sign up here)

[ ] Check to see if service is included with your hosting fee.



[ ] Create a chat line to communicate with your users...

[ ] Setup an on-line chat board for your customers or employees.
(
Sign up here)

[ ] Check to see if service is included with your hosting fee.


[ ] Set up forms in your web site...

[ ] Set up forms in your web site to access information from your customers.
(Sign up here)

[ ] Check to see if service is included with your hosting service.


[ ] Create a guest book to capture names...

[ ] Set up a guest book to capture names of visitors to your site for your free e-zine.
(Sign up here)

[ ] Check if a guest book is included in your hosting fee.



(21) INTERNET MARKETING TOOLS:


[ ] Get traffic to your site...

[ ] Submit your site to the search engines. Use one of the following tools.
(Sign up here)

Decide on Key words/Metatags:

1. ______________________ 2. ________________________ 3. _______________________

4. ______________________ 5. ________________________ 6. _______________________

7. ______________________ 8. ________________________ 9. _______________________

10. _____________________11. ________________________12. _______________________

13. _____________________14. ________________________15. _______________________

Title of site:

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________


Description of site:
_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________


[ ]
Contact us to have a consultant interview you about your site and submit your site manually.

Of course you can submit your site manually, but there are options.

1. Learn the secrets
to driving free traffic to your Web site.
Use the tool the professionals use to find the key words and phrases that bring targeted taffic to your site.


[ ] Bring more traffic to your site with "Pay per click" on search engines...

[ ] Purchase key word searches on search engines.

[ ] Overture

Contact Name ___________________________ Phone # (_____)________________ ext._______

ID#: ____________________ User Name: ___________ Password: ________ Cost / Action $ _____

Key words: ____________________________________________________________________________

[ ] Google

Contact Name ___________________________ Phone # (_____)________________ ext._______

ID#: _________________ User Name: ________________________ Password: ________

Cost / Action $ ________

Key words: ______________ ___________________ ___________________ ____________________

[ ]
Hootingowl

Contact Name ___________________________ Phone # (_____)________________ ext._______

ID#: ____________________ User Name: ___________ Password: ________ Cost / Action $ _____

Key words: ________________________________________________________________________

Key words/Metatags:
1. __________________________ 2. ___________________________ 3. _______________________

4. __________________________ 5. ___________________________ 6. _______________________

7. __________________________ 8. ___________________________ 9. _______________________

10. _________________________11. ___________________________12. _______________________

13. _________________________14. ___________________________15. _______________________

Successful campaigns:

Company: ---------- Results: -------------------------------------------------------

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________


[ ] Get traffic to your site... advertise in e-zines...


[ ] Advertise in E-zines on the Internet.

E-zine ____________________ Subject ___________________ Date____________ Cost _______ X ____

e-zine ____________________ Subject ___________________ Date____________ Cost _______ X ____

e-zine ____________________ Subject ___________________ Date____________ Cost _______ X ____

e-zine ____________________ Subject ___________________ Date____________ Cost _______ X ____

e-zine ____________________ Subject ___________________ Date____________ Cost _______ X ____

e-zine ____________________ Subject ___________________ Date____________ Cost _______ X ____

e-zine ____________________ Subject ___________________ Date____________ Cost _______ X ____

Click here to advertise to over 80,000 people in e-zines for only $10.00


[ ] Get more traffic to your site... with banner exchanges...


[ ] Create a banner exchange program for your website.

[ ]
__________________ID#: __________________________ User Name: _______________________

Password: ________ Banner Name: _________________ Cost $ ____________ Per # impressions _______

[ ] _________________ ID#: __________________________ User Name: _______________________

Password: ________ Banner Name: _________________ Cost $ ____________ Per # impressions________

You want more customers to your web site, right? Well, one way is to place your banner on other web sites, or even via a banner exchange program with other web sites. But banners can be hard to create and expensive. Now you can have your own professional banner design without spending thousands of dollars.


[ ] Purchase qualified leads for your business.

[ ] Purchase qualified leads for your business.

Company ______________ Contact _________________ Phone # (_____)_____________ ext._______

ID Number __________User name: ______________________________ Password _______________

Cost Per Thousand: $ _________________ Delivered by or on: [ ] Labels [ ] Diskette [ ] e-mail

With: [ ] Name [ ] Address [ ] Fax # [ ] e-mail address [ ] Phone Number

Click here for one source of pre qualified leads.


[ ] Utilize opt in-lists to get more traffic to your site...

[ ] Start bringing traffic to your site with Opt-In Lists.

Submit your site to thousands of other sites and opt-in to exchange e-mail with other users.

Company ______________ Contact _________________ Phone # (_____)_____________ ext._______

ID Number __________User name: ______________________________ Password _______________

Company ______________ Contact _________________ Phone # (_____)_____________ ext._______

ID Number __________User name: ______________________________ Password _______________

Company ______________ Contact _________________ Phone # (_____)_____________ ext._______

ID Number __________User name: ______________________________ Password _______________


[ ] Get traffic to your site... join a web ring...

[ ] Submit your site for inclusion in a webring.
(
Sign-up here)

Webring _____________________________ Topics: ___________________________Date____________

Webring _____________________________ Topics: ___________________________Date____________

Webring _____________________________ Topics: ___________________________Date____________

Webring _____________________________ Topics: ___________________________Date____________


[ ] Get traffic to your site... promote in newsgroups...

[ ] Promote your services in newsgroups on the Internet.

Newsgroup _______________________________ Subject ________________ Date____________

Newsgroup _______________________________ Subject ________________ Date____________

Newsgroup _______________________________ Subject ________________ Date____________

Newsgroup _______________________________ Subject ________________ Date____________

Newsgroup _______________________________ Subject ________________ Date____________

Click here to access thousands of newsgroups.



(22) CONTACT MANAGEMENT AND FOLLOW UP TOOLS:


[ ] Purchase a contact manager... (If not included in your office suite)

[ ] Purchase a contact manager:
(
What we say about the program)

Salespeople and other professionals use contact management software to track phone numbers of their contacts, scheduled meetings, calls to make, as well as personal information regarding each respective contact. You should too!

Some programs are also capable of functioning as a e-zine and newsletter manager, such as postmaster,

Name: ____________________________Version:_______ Serial Number _________________________

Examples:
Microsoft Outlook - Microsoft's version, a very complete package with
Postmaster (for e-zine and newsletters too management -as software you load on your pc)
ProAutoResponder.com (focused on e-zine and newsletter management - is run live from the Internet.)

Get a list of free clones by sending me e-mail to:
jddavin@mynewoffice.com



[ ] Make a list of your prospects to contact...

[ ] Make a list of the initial prospects you will contact, numbered from 1-10 in importance.
Click here to print a full page for your contacts.

Or purchase a contact manager. Examples: Microsoft Outlook or Postmaster (for e-zine management)
Get a list of free clones by sending me e-mail to:
jddavin@mynewoffice.com

Contract # 1.

Name: ________________________ Phone#: ________________________ ext: _____Title____________

Relationship: _____________________________ Results:_________________________________________

Contacted date: ___/___/__ Follow up date: ___/___/___ Re: ____________________________________

e-mail address: ___________________________ Add to newsletter? [ ] Y [ ] N

Contract # 2.

Name: ________________________ Phone#: ________________________ ext.: _____Title____________

Relationship: _____________________________ Results:_________________________________________

Contacted date: ___/___/__ Follow up date: ___/___/___ Re: ____________________________________

e-mail address: ___________________________ Add to newsletter? [ ] Y [ ] N

Contract # 3.

Name: ________________________ Phone#: ________________________ ext.: _____Title____________

Relationship: _____________________________ Results:_________________________________________

Contacted date: ___/___/__ Follow up date: ___/___/___ Re: ____________________________________

e-mail address: ___________________________ Add to newsletter? [ ] Y [ ] N

Contract # 4.

Name: ________________________ Phone#: ________________________ ext.: _____Title____________

Relationship: _____________________________ Results:_________________________________________

Contacted date: ___/___/__ Follow up date: ___/___/___ Re: ____________________________________

e-mail address: ___________________________ Add to newsletter? [ ] Y [ ] N

Contract # 5.

Name: ________________________ Phone#: ________________________ ext.: _____Title____________

Relationship: _____________________________ Results:_________________________________________

Contacted date: ___/___/__ Follow up date: ___/___/___ Re: ____________________________________

e-mail address: ___________________________ Add to newsletter? [ ] Y [ ] N

Contract # 6.

Name: ________________________ Phone#: ________________________ ext.: _____Title____________

Relationship: _____________________________ Results:_________________________________________

Contacted date: ___/___/__ Follow up date: ___/___/___ Re: ____________________________________

e-mail address: ___________________________ Add to newsletter? [ ] Y [ ] N

Contract # 7.

Name: ________________________ Phone#: ________________________ ext.: _____Title____________

Relationship: _____________________________ Results:_________________________________________

Contacted date: ___/___/__ Follow up date: ___/___/___ Re: ____________________________________

e-mail address: ___________________________ Add to newsletter? [ ] Y [ ] N

Contract # 8.

Name: ________________________ Phone#: ________________________ ext.: _____Title____________

Relationship: _____________________________ Results:_________________________________________

Contacted date: ___/___/__ Follow up date: ___/___/___ Re: ____________________________________

e-mail address: ___________________________ Add to newsletter? [ ] Y [ ] N

Contract # 9.

Name: ________________________ Phone#: ________________________ ext.: _____Title____________

Relationship: _____________________________ Results:_________________________________________

Contacted date: ___/___/__ Follow up date: ___/___/___ Re: ____________________________________

e-mail address: ___________________________ Add to newsletter? [ ] Y [ ] N

Contract # 10.

Name: ________________________ Phone#: ________________________ ext.: _____Title____________

Relationship: _____________________________ Results:_________________________________________

Contacted date: ___/___/__ Follow up date: ___/___/___ Re: ____________________________________

e-mail address: ___________________________ Add to newsletter? [ ] Y [ ] N


[ ] Copy this list for the rest of your leads...

[ ] Make a list of 100 additional people - just copy this template, number the pages 1-10, 11-20, 21-30 etc.

[ ] When you are done with this list, and have followed up with each person, make another list. Then start marketing to these clients, with all the tools we've listed above.

Of course most of you will use your contact manager on your computer for this, but you can use this form if you have not purchased your contact manager yet.



(23) ADVERTISING - OFF THE INTERNET:


[ ] Create sales letters that sell... (CAN BE USED ON THE INTERNET TOO!!)

[ ] Create your sales letters.
[ ] Create your e-mail based sales letters.

Click here for your Sales Letter Generator:
Click here for a software package that creates headlines for your sales letter or web site.


[ ] Advertise in related trade publications...

[ ] Advertise in trade publications and journals.
Find them here!

Publication: ____________________________ Contact: ________________________

Articles posted: Description ____________________________________________________ Date: _______

Publication: ____________________________ Contact: ________________________

Articles posted: Description ____________________________________________________ Date: _______




[ ] Advertise your business in newsapers...

[ ] Advertise your product or service in newspapers
(
Sign up here)

[ ] One stop Nationwide Newspaper Advertising!
Your Ad In 1 Million Newspapers - Expand Your Business With Nationwide Newspaper Advertising!

Newspaper: _________________________ Phone ___________________ Contact: ___________________

Date Start _____/____/____ Date stop ____/____/_____ Cost per run $ ______.____ # of runs ________

Ad: _________________________________________________________ Section: __________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Newspaper: _______________________ Phone _____________________ Contact: ___________________

Date Start _____/____/____ Date stop ____/____/_____ Cost per run $ ______.____ # of runs ________

Ad: _________________________________________________________ Section: __________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________



[ ] Advertise your business in college newspapers...

[ ] Target your advertising to college students:
(
Sign up here)

[ ] One stop Nationwide College Newspaper Advertising!

Newspaper: ________________________ Phone __________________ Contact: ___________________

Date Start _____/____/____ Date stop ____/____/_____ Cost per run $ ______.____ # of runs _________

Ad: ______________________________________________________ Section: __________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Newspaper: _______________________ Phone _____________________ Contact: ___________________

Date Start _____/____/____ Date stop ____/____/_____ Cost per run $ ______.____ # of runs _________

Ad: _____________________________________________________ Section: _________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________



[ ] Advertise your business in Pennyshopper/Shoppers...

[ ] Advertise inexpensively in thousands of Pennyshopper and Shopper newspapers.
(
Sign up here) (What we say about the program)

[ ] One stop Nationwide Pennyshopper and Shoppers Advertising!

Newspaper: _______________________ Phone _____________________ Contact: ___________________

Date Start _____/____/____ Date stop ____/____/_____ Cost per run $ ______.____ # of runs _________

Ad: _________________________________________________________ Section: __________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Newspaper: _______________________ Phone _____________________ Contact: ___________________

Date Start _____/____/____ Date stop ____/____/_____ Cost per run $ ______.____ # of runs _________

Ad: ___________________________________________________________ Section: __________________

________________________________________________________________________________________



[ ] Contact your advertisers and advertise...

[ ] Make a list of local advertising contacts:

Options: Radio / Television / Newspaper /

Organization: ___________________ Contact: ___________________________ Phone __________________

Type of Media: _________________ Web Page ___________________________________________________

Results: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Next Campaign: Date: _________________ Cost:_____________________________ X Runs ___________

Ad: _______________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Results: ___________________________________________________________________________________

Click here to print a full page of contacts as above.


[ ] Advertise your web site on your car's nameplate.

[ ] Order customized nameplates.

Click here to order.



(24) PUBLICITY BUILDING TOOLS:



[ ] Get traffic to your site... write a press release...

[ ] Submit your business story or press release to hundreds of sources from one site.

Name of press release: ______________________________ Topic: ______________________________

Date Submitted:_____/____/____ Date to be run: ____/_____/____ Results: ______________________

Name of press release: ______________________________ Topic: ______________________________

Date Submitted:_____/____/____ Date to be run: ____/_____/____ Results: ______________________

Name of press release: ______________________________ Topic: ______________________________

Date Submitted:_____/____/____ Date to be run: ____/_____/____ Results: ______________________

[ ]
Purchase software that will track your press releases and send your press release to the media in minutes. Choose from over 28,000 editors and publishers in the US and Canada.

[ ]
Hire this web based firm to submit your press releases for you - a one time fee.



[ ] Advertise in newsletters.

[ ] Advertise in printed newsletters and e-zines.
[ ] Examples: http://www.allfreecontent.com

Here is a list of almost 10,000 newsletters.
View a directory of newsletters.

Newspaper ____________________________ Contact: ________________________

Ad posted: Description ____________________________________________________ Date: _______

Newspaper __________________ Contact: ___________________________

Ad posted: Description ____________________________________________________ Date: _______

Newspaper __________________ Contact: ___________________________

Articles posted: Description _____________________________________________________ Date: _______

Newspaper __________________ Contact: ___________________________

Articles posted: Description _____________________________________________________ Date: _______





[ ] Write articles to build credibility and publicity for you and your business...

[ ] Arrange to write an article for the local newspaper national magazine or e-zine to talk about your new business.
[ ] Post them in newsletters and web sites.
[ ] Examples: http://www.allfreecontent.com

Here is a list of almost 10,000 newsletters.
View a directory of newsletters.

Newspaper ____________________________ Contact: ________________________

Articles posted: Description ____________________________________________________ Date: _______

Articles posted: Description ____________________________________________________ Date: _______

Newspaper __________________ Contact: ___________________________

Articles posted: Description _____________________________________________________ Date: _______

Articles posted: Description _____________________________________________________ Date: _______


[ ] Become a public speaker to get more publicity for your business...


[ ] Arrange to speak at a local club about your new business.

Take a Dale Carnegie Course on High Impact Presentations
Intensive training that concentrates on developing presentation skills. Participants learn methods for planning and delivering effective presentations, as well as how to respond to questions from audiences, the media, and in impromptu situations. Each participant is videotaped and receives personal coaching.

Visit Toastmasters to prepare yourself for speaking.

Organization: __________________ Contact: ___________________________ Phone __________________

Date: _______________ Topic Description ____________________________________________________

Organization: __________________ Contact: ___________________________ Phone __________________

Date: _______________ Topic Description ____________________________________________________

Organization: __________________ Contact: ___________________________ Phone __________________

Date: _______________ Topic Description ___________________________________________________



[ ] Join a business referral network...

[ ] Join the local chamber of commerce:

Date signed up _______________Contact: __________________Phone _____________Fees $ ________

Meetings: Day: ________________ Time ___________ Location: _________________________________

Committees joined: _______________________________________________________________________


[ ]
Join the local BNI (Business Networking International) Club

Date signed up _______________Contact: __________________Phone _____________Fees $ __________

Meetings: Day: ________________ Time ___________ Location: ___________________________________



[ ]
Create your own networking club

Date signed up _______________Contact: __________________Phone _____________Fees $ __________

Meetings: Day: ________________ Time ___________ Location: ___________________________________


You can have a web site that looks just like ours! You can even have your meetings live, from your home or office, via the Internet! Contact me for more information. John Davin - johndavin@mynewoffice.com


(25) NON TRADITIONAL (BUT VERY EFFECTIVE) MARKETING TOOLS:




[ ] Create your own e-book

[ ] Create an e-book to distribute to establish credibility, build traffic (and earn money!).
Create your own E-books - try it free!

ID#: ________________________ User Name: _______________________ Password: _________________

Name of e-book: __________________ Target market ____________________________________________

Topics ___________________________________________________________________________________

Create your own E-books - try it free!
Click here for killer covers for your e-book. [Source 1 Source 2 ]
Build your e-book with an Adobe Acrobat compatible program
Click here for book covers and templates for your e-book.
Click here for headers for your e-book web site.
Click here for more options.



[ ] Create your own online newsletter / e-zine...

[ ] Create an e-zine or e-mail based newsletter with e-mail responder and contact manager.

What software to use to manage prospect list

What software to use to send out your newsletter

(
Sign up here) ID#: ___________________ User Name: _______________________ Password: ________

Name of e-zine __________________ Date started ____________

Topics ________________________________________________________________________________

Target market __________________________________________________________________________

Similar E-zines to exchange articles ________________________________________________________

E-zines to advertise e-zine ________________________________________________________________



[ ] Promote your company with your own hats, shirts and more from your free store!

[ ] Create and set up a web site to sell your company hats, cups, shirts and more, with zero set up fees. Just chose the items you want to to sell, upload your logo for each item, then let this company collect the payments, and drop ship to your customers.

Click here to set up your own self promoting online promotional items store - free
!


[ ] Fundraising for non-profits

[ ] Create different tools for raising funds for nonprofit group.

Click here to set up your own self promoting online promotional items store - free!



(26) TOOLS TO FOLLOW UP WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS FOR MORE SALES:



[ ] Automate your marketing campaign...

[ ] Create an e-mail responder. Use one of these programs.
(Click here to review the postmaster program)

Postmaster
(
Sign up here) ID#: ___________________ User Name: _______________________ Password: ________

ProAutoResponder
(
Sign up here) ID#: ___________________ User Name: _______________________ Password: ________




[ ] Follow up with customers for feedback and sales...


[ ] Create a newsletter, surveys and questionnaires for feedback from your customers for customer satisfaction.

You won't make repeat sales if service is lacking. We also believe that it is much easier to make a repeat sale to an existing customer than it is to find new customers!

Here are a few ways to do this:

1. Postmaster - set up a free e-zine or newsletter for your customers.
2.
Expressway - create free polls for your web site and track responses.
3.
Hallmark - send free postcards through the Internet!



[ ] Use the Internet for conferences and meetings for sales, training, support and more sales!

[ ] Use the Internet to meet online with customers 24/7!
(Examples of industries that use these conferencing tools)

[ ] Set up as system for conferencing via the Internet!
Share web sites, powerpoint presentations, voice conversations, and record it to share with others to boot!

Record feature works great for training at a later date as well as archival and possible mediation needs.

(
Sign up here) Just enter your name, no password required.

Room Number __________________User name: ____________________ Password _______________



(27) EXPANDING YOUR MARKETS:



[ ] Open new markets with the Government...

[ ] Explore your options of selling to the government.

How to get Government contracts




[ ] Open new markets by exporting...

[ ] Expand your market by exporting your products over seas!

Here are a few ways to do this:

[ ] Review the
SBA Web Site and Information

[ ]
Exporters Encyclopedia - Export Guides - Guides to global market and export information on 185 countries. Use to get the latest trade regulations, documentation requirements and import/export procedures.

[ ] International Company Profiles - Basic information on public and private companies including address, telephone number, and contact names. Use these Profiles to qualify leads and verify a companies location and size. Search now!

[ ]
International Business/Credit Reports - Detailed reports on companies including financial, payment and general business information. Use these Reports to help you make more profitable business decisions and strengthen your firm's marketing and credit programs. Search now

[ ] Country and RiskLine Reports - Economic forecasts and in-depth trade analyses on over 100 countries. Use to evaluate the business trading conditions in a foreign country. Search now!


[ ] Explore the options of allowing others to sell your products.

[ ] Expand your market by exporting your products through affiliate based marketing.

Contact me for further information on this topic if you have interest in this topic.

That's it for this book.

Please visit our home page
(http://www.mynewoffice.com) for more information about our other books, discussions and more.

If you'd like to learn more about being an entrepreneur, be sure to read my latest book on how to organize yourself and your business and the benefits of being self employed.

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About MyNewOffice.com

A note from John Davin:

If you have not read the latest book "MyNewOffice-How to Automate Your Small Business Into A Cash Generating Machine in 10 days," you must read it immediately after using this business startup checklist.

To make sure you get the most benefit from my books, I have two simple requests.

-1. Please realize that this book is just one of books in our series of books.

If you don't find all the information you need here, it's probably because the information is covered in another of our books or reports. With a series of at least 8 books, and 700+ pages of information, it's hard to cover everything in one book, so I decided to write this summary of all the books and make links to the other books to keep each book on one topic.

I also have 2 different target audiences for my books.

Book 1.

My book on how to automate every tasks in your business is intended for the person who wants to learn about the things they need to do to start a business but more importantly wants to know how to automate everything they do to earn more income. They want to know about the latest, greatest software, the Internet and Internet marketing. Many times they will be the work at home person or the person who is receptive to marketing plans that pay commissions for referrals and allow people to build teams to generate income, and possibly even residual income.

Book 2.

The business start up checklist is for those who "Just want the facts," if you will. They want a step by step checklist for starting any business and links to the tools and resources needed to start and market any business. And a way to keep track of all of the details about their business in one place.

In the business startup checklist, I outline every key step and ingredient in starting a business, from getting a Federal ID, Sales Tax Id, a credit report, vendors, products, a computer, software, a logo, business cards, a web site, and then even how to market a business with search engines, pay per click, Blogs, writing press releases and whatever other tools I've discovered.

This checklist is only some 40+ pages. Once you download it to your computer, you can always open it up and click on the links to the services you need.

For example, if you need a copyright or patent, you just click on that topic in the table of contents, then the book takes you to the government web site where you can get the forms and information you need. Another example would be on how to register a domain name. You can print out the checklist and write in the information about your business.

Hopefully, you will also have printed out the checklist so you can write down all of the information about the topic at hand. Such as when you received the copyright, when it expires, if you paid a lawyer to help you with it, their name and phone number, and all other related information. All in all, it's a great tool to help you keep the important information about your business at your fingertips. In my humble opinion, this is a must for any business.

Finally, I also have a series of books that talk about how to get started with very basics business and computing concepts. From how to purchase you new computer or what one can do with a new computer. We move on from there with additional books, covering things such as how to choose the right software, how to create a new web site, how to market a product on the Internet, how to train others to duplicate your success, and many other topics.

How to How to use this system:


This business guide is actually a checklist that helps you set up any business and keep track of your important business information and assets. Included are hundreds of additional great links to powerful business resources, forms and software - much of it free! A must for any successful business.

Please be sure to print the checklist and follow it completely. This will help you save countless hours of time and even money from the first day of operations and for the entire life of your business.

Also be sure to download updates of this document regularly to be on top of technology and your business at all times. Then be sure to visit http://www.mynewoffice.com for our series of 6 books, reports and discussions to learn more about using technology and the Internet as your new office!

If you need assistance, you can find my conference room from the main web site as well.


Best regards,
John Davin

 


A note from John Davin: The Key to success:

Are you ready to follow the steps to organization and profitability in your business?

The worksheets in this business startup guide focus on the necessary steps you need to take to start and operate a successful business. I am sure you realize it would take you weeks or months to research and compile all of the tools and resources in this book.

Luckily for us,
we live in an age of the most powerful and advance tool ever invented to assist us in this endeavor, the computer and the Internet.
In fact, I believe that the Internet is be the most powerful and useful device ever invented. With that in mind, I will show you how to start your new business, but also how to use your computer and the Internet as your new mobile, global, powerful office.

Honestly, there's no secret to automating and simplifying your life. You just have to take the time to set up the tools, then follow up by using them. And you can do it from any location, checking your e-mail, to do list, voice mail, calendar and more, from any Internet ready computer. In my humble opinion, the key is to learn from people who are already successful doing what you want to do - using their computer for just about everything they do in business to simplify and automate.

This is stuff you can do, I assure you. I have been training and consulting with people just like you for 20+years, and I have seen it all. You can duplicate the success of other people, both personally and professionally. Whether your "Office" is at corporate headquarters or your kitchen table or the beach.

You just decide to take the time and the steps to do it, keeping in mind that the decisions that you make today will have a great effect on where you are and how well you are doing one, five and ten years from now. It is a tremendous waste to spend money and time on a computer, or to develop a business if you are not willing to do it right. While you may not eliminate all risks of failure in your business, you will be much more likely to survive for the long run!

You will not be alone. You will have John Davin and my 20 years of experience of consulting with computer users while owning a retail computer store as well as many very talented fellow members on your team.

If you have the desire to succeed, I will work closely with you. We will turn your initial investment of time into a better understanding of technology and business, along the way, business success. The road map is already there. You will just have to follow the map.

Remember, there are steps you must take to building your success story. Take them one at a time, and we'll be there every step of the way.

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John Davin's Business Startup Guide

A business startup guide and business tool to organize or tune up any business.
Finally, here is a business guide you can follow every day. And a checklist to make sure you follow through. Just print it out, and follow the links to the information and services you need.
Be sure to write down all of the details about your business for safe keeping and for quick access.

My best business ideas to you,
John Davin
http://www.mynewoffice.com
Business and Organization Coach