5 Technology Discoveries That Changed My Business in 2006
I am writing this as part of the ProBlogger Group Writing Project for 2006. (Learn more here.) Darren's first assignment is to ask to us to review the past or predict the future. Since I'm not feeling very swami-ish tonight, (I have a cold!) I chose the former and will tell you of the 5 Technology Discoveries that Changed my Business in 2006.
- The Treo 700 --This really helped me organize my life! I have all my activities on this phone/PDA and it keeps my schedule in front of me every time I make a call. Its been invaluable for my business.
- My Bluetooth Headset--This has helped me use my Treo 650 with no wires while driving my car and allowed me to become more efficient in returning and making sales calls.
- Podcasting--I listen to podcasts while driving to learn more about my business. I call it University de KIA. (Catch the theme here? I'm in my car a lot!) I can learn anything from how to make a good presentation to how to write a good blog. There are podcasts on everything you could ever imagine.
- Vonage/IP Telephony--Helped me save A LOT of money on phone calls each month. Plus they have features that you can run through a simple web interface like call forwarding and I can also get my voicemails via email. Very cool!
- This Blog--I can't tell you how much this blog has changed my business in the last 2 months. My leads have doubled since I started the blog because it has established my credibility in the field of web design/search engine submission. If you have good writing skills and some extra time (HA HA!) to write your own blog about your particular niche, I highly recommend starting one.
So those are my top 5. If you want to post yours in the comments, please feel free to share!
Oh, I want a Treo ;). Blogging is just wonderful for business in my experience!
We also participated in this project, stop on by if you get a chance!
http://lilduckduck.com/to-think-a-lost-cell-phone-started-it-all/544
Posted by: Mama Duck | December 19, 2006 at 10:58 AM
You ur right.Blog has changed business around but the next boom next year.It will change the next year business views
I too participated in this contest.Just waiting for darren to put it in his next post
I am feeding your blog
Posted by: Ashish Mohta | December 19, 2006 at 08:14 PM
I <3 Vonage!!
Good luck with continued growth in your business. I hope you feel better.
- Jennifer.
Posted by: Jennifer Lynn | December 20, 2006 at 12:10 AM
yeah ..blogging has been a great assest for me too.
Posted by: Madhur Kapoor | December 20, 2006 at 06:01 AM
Great list! :) It's amazing how much we learn just by doing new things. I've learned so much with blogging.
I found you on the Problogger predictions and reviews participation list and thought I’d pop over to say hi.
Cheers,
Writing Aspirations
Posted by: rashenbo | December 20, 2006 at 08:09 PM
Don't you just love the Treo - I'm hooked, but in a good way I think. :-)
Posted by: Martin Neumann | December 21, 2006 at 09:20 AM
I predict (based on your year in review) that you'll be acquiring new gadgets.
Posted by: Mary | December 21, 2006 at 10:55 AM
Thanks for participating ProBlogger's Writing Project as this is how I found your post. My post is titled 10 Mistakes I’ve made in 2006. I will definitely be back to check out your SEO techniques.
Posted by: Randy Moog | December 24, 2006 at 12:27 PM
Great site. I'm in Suwanee, GA and am a part of the Problogger Group Writing Project. I wonder how many others live in the Atlanta area.
Posted by: Dee Stewart | December 31, 2006 at 10:01 PM