So you have finally decided to begin accepting online appointments? Great! But you have no computer at work yet? Do not worry. Many hairdressers and massage therapists do not have a computer. But once you start one, you'd be surprised how you could have lived without them - there may be more than just on-line scheduling is used for many applications!

I'm gonna give you hands on some tips on how to choose a good computer, without more moneyMoney than necessary.

Desktop or laptop?
Let's take a look at some advantages and disadvantages!

Notebook:
+ Easy to install, very few cable
+ Easy to take home from your room to protect you from theft
- Small screen as a desktop computer
- In general, smaller keyboards

Desktop Computer:
+ Big-screens are very cheap
+ Full-size keyboard for a good ergonomics
- Several lines, your cable problems
- You can not bringHome

Which brand should I choose?
The mobility of a laptop is really the first choice for many. You can find laptops in almost all sizes, from 7 "to 20". But if you need a big screen, it is better to buy a low weight and small laptop, and connect a large screen so that you do. The small laptops with screens about 9 called "netbooks. I personally think this is the perfect size, they cause fits in any pocket and weighs only 2.5 kilograms (1100 grams). I have an AsusEEE PC 901, which also has very good battery life, which is great when you are mobile with the netbook.

Some of you may think that the keyboards on these machines are too small. But the fact is, if you get used to it, it works great if you have very large fingers. When accepting appointments, give you less and click on more. Normally, you enter your customer name and phone number. And if you would write a lengthy e-mail or a document of the keyboard works better than you expect.I wrote this article on my Asus EEE - not so bad, right?

Be sure to test it in a store before you buy it though. A lot of people who will have a hard time with the little 9 "machine, quiet as a rule, when they are trying a 10" netbook. Have had Asus, a model almost identical to the 901, that is, Asus Eee PC 1000H, but there are many others. Another netbook that has received very good reviews, the Samsung NC10. Are there different colors, where manyGirls prefer the pink. It's nice, is not it?

You can build a good netbook as mentioned above for around $ 300-400, but if you have a budget, you can usually help you find affordable netbooks used on sites like eBay.

A warning on netbooks - If you will use it at home for games and other graphics-intensive applications, you should look for a really expensive and usually larger laptop. The Netbooks are mainly for Web surfing, listening to music, designed, and otherLighting applications.

Online Appointments
To start accepting appointments online, I recommend you try to web-based appointment. So you do not have to download something and you will be ready in minutes. You pay a fee per month, depending on the number of calendars you have. Normally you need a calendar for each employee.

Make sure to make an appointment-scheduling software that you can try it before buying to be found. MostServices, you can download a free 30-day trial. This should be enough to find out how easy it is and see if it is for your company.

Another useful thing is that your customers can receive reminders by SMS on their mobile phones. This makes it almost impossible to forget the date, and receive fewer no-shows, which means that you want to earn more money.

Internet connection
Since the software is web-based appointment, You're Gonna Need an Internet connection.Depending on where you work, there are several possibilities. The one I prefer, is mobile at work, known) with mobile internet access, EDGE or 3G (also known as UMTS or HSDPA. 3G is very fast, and if your mobile provider has support for it, you should try it. You will usually need to designate this as a service from your network operator.

Some of the netbooks have a built-in 3G card. This usually costs about $ 50 more, but if you do not have a netbook, you can have a 3G USB modem, which is usuallysubscription in one.

If you have a wireless connection (WLAN), where you work, you can use your laptop with this. That way you do not need to connect the cables.

If you're unlucky, either 3G or wifi, but a network in the wall, you can connect your computer with a cable to access the Internet.

Printers
If you want to book to print receipts, daily schedule, statistics, etc. You should have a printer. A good choice at around $ 90the Canon PIXMA iP4600. You can print beautiful photos, but text prints very quickly. Canon launches new models all the time, and usually most of the PIXMA printer in this price range is very good.

In the event that you have the option to copy and scan, you will need a multi-purpose printer. Canon makes really good printers, and in this category, the Canon Pixma MP620 is about $ 150, what I would recommend.

It's pretty hard to find a very small printer, but if you really need to take overPrinter as you go an option, the Pentax PocketJet 3rd It is quite expensive but at around $ 300, but it is really small, like the width of a sheet of paper and a few centimeters long.

Conclusion
Get a cute little netbook, slide easily into a pocket. To super-Mobile, make sure it's surfing in 3G card built on the Internet, wherever you are. Finally, a good online scheduling software and you are willing to accept appointments in anyTime!

Niclas Marie is the founder of the Center Time online appointment scheduling, support for small businesses, the love for the online planning disseminated. Learn more and take a free 30-day trial version at http://www.timecenter.com.

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