It's amazing how quick one adapts to changes and new things.

For some time, I have been looking on getting a Blackberry.

I have been using a Palm for phone and managing information for over 10 years now. It has been great to use and I have been very happy with it. But the company seemed to stall the development of new products and I didn't see a future. At least when it comes to what I am looking for.

Blackberry seemed like the perfect business tool for me.

There was only one problem... It uses Microsoft Outlook.

So converting from Palm to Blackberry, ALSO demanded me to abandon my most used (and beloved) computer software -- the Palm Desktop (calendar, contacts, memos, etc) and Eudora (emails) -- in order to use Outlook for everything.

In other words, if I change phone, I also need to change all my information and the way I work. My daily routines.

That was a big step for me. Changing habits of 10 years.

After some thinking, I decided to make the change. I bought a Blackberry and started to transfer everything from my Eudora (about 200,000 emails) and Palm Desktop (over 10 years of appointments and plans) into Outlook.

It took a few days of organizing the data and learning the new system, and while doing so I started to doubt and feel that I made a big mistake. I didn't like it at all!

But after everything came to place and all was set, I've had a few days of working with it, and I must say that now I love it. It all works as before, and even better!

And best of all, I have a fantastic online system in my Blackberry phone so I can work anywhere and anytime.

So I made the right decision! And I know it has a future.

Have a wonderful day.

All the best,
Erik G. Olsson, Editor
eolsson@redtienda.com

  Shalóm Librería, United States
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So you want to leave the rat race and start an internet business? It most definitely is a path to freedom and making ends meet on your own terms. But all is not as easy as it looks. There are certain things you NEED to be successful, let's take a look...

First and foremost, this is a JOB. It is not easy as it sounds. You must work day and night ALL the time to even hope to prevail. Unless you are a lucky one who hits it big overnight... you're not, so get to work!

For working on the net you're going to need your most important tool. A computer! You are going to want to get the BEST, FASTEST computer your money situation allows. Everything you will be doing will be on this machine, everything! Having a speedy computer can be the difference between a job taking an hour as opposed to 5!

The next must have is an internet connection, the faster the better. Not having a high speed internet has the same consequence as a slow computer, things will take MUCH longer and you will be nowhere near as productive. So make sure these two problems are answered before you even think of going online to work.

After the actual tools that let you physically work on the net, you need a website. There is no way around it. Whether selling your stuff, someone else's, or just getting information collections. You must have a website so you have a "home" on the web. Where people can reach you and know that you're a professional. The nicer the site looks the better your chances are for business.

Even though you're working on the net, some basic business principals apply. You must have a plan of action to make profits and you must market like crazy! if you think the internet is going to solve the problem of getting paying customers your sorely mistaken. The internet allows you ACCESS to more potential customers. Without solid marketing and forethought, they will forever stay POTENTIAL customers and not buy your products or services.

While not the most difficult thing to do, starting an internet business is no harder than starting a physically existing one. It just has the advantage of making the whole world your market from day one! This is why people leave the rat race and try to make it in the online world. Just remember it is still a BUSINESS and you can have great success!!!

Excellent blog by Claudio Ponce about online sales
http://www.diferenciatuempresa.com

A very good site for small- and medium-sized businesses
http://www.muypymes.com

Another great site for business owners
http://www.soyempresario.com

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