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.
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"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
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"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.
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on a topic below to learn more!
[ ] 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 additional
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)
If 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
Another 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
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[
] 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.
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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 submittals 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!
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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
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- 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.
http://www.mynewoffice.com/list_automate.pdf
The end.
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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