Saving Time
If you find yourself faced with a project that requires extensive retyping of faxed or photocopied material, you could save many hours of keyboarding by using a scanner and OCR (optical character recognition) software. The initial expense is far outweighed by the time you will save retyping material.

Never Forget Again!
Keep all papers that require a response--bills, notes, letters, or invitations--in a "tickler" file that you will go through every day! It's a reminder that these items need your attention and will help to keep you on track.

Save Money On Equipment
Why invest in a "personal" copier when for the same money you can purchase a used high-end office copier? Dealers often have copiers that were used as trade-ins, have come off lease, or have been returned due to lease default. You can invest in an extended warranty option to bring you peace of mind and there may be a buy-back option. It never hurts to make a few phone calls and ask questions!

The Six MAGIC Words
The six magic words you should ALWAYS ask your customers and prospective customers are: "How did you hear about us?" Pay attention to the answers and you will be able to determine how effective your various marketing methods are. Use that knowledge to target more "bang" for your marketing buck!