| Mobile office kits are absolutely essential for computer | | | | appointments. Record this on a regular basis so you |
| consultants. Beyond the technical equipment you need | | | | can track it later on. |
| to carry, if you work out of your vehicle you need | | | | Roll of coins. Don't risk a parking ticket. |
| certain supplies on hand. | | | | Label maker. A well stocked mobile office kit has an |
| Essential Items for Your Mobile Office Kit | | | | inexpensive label maker to replace those worn out |
| Business cards. Don't leave home without them. Don't | | | | sticky notes posted on equipment. |
| make them yourself. Don't spend more than $60 or | | | | Glossy contact information labels. Don't rely on sticky |
| $100. Don't get more than 1,000 at a time. | | | | notes to remind clients to call you. Buy a big roll of |
| Subscribe to a fax-to-email service. For $15 a month | | | | glossy labels and put them in your mobile office kit. |
| or less, this mobile office kit essential sends faxes | | | | Give these to clients or prospects and have them put |
| straight to your email inbox. | | | | them right on their computers. Next time they're looking |
| Notebook computer. Notebooks are powerful enough | | | | at their computer and they're about to kick it, they will |
| that yours should be your primary system. This way | | | | see a little sticker with your name on it reminding them |
| the key ingredient of your mobile office kit is with you | | | | that you are the one to call to fix the problem. |
| at all times. | | | | Magnetic signs for your car. You'll be spending lots of |
| Pocket tape/digital recorder. Rather than fumbling | | | | time driving to see clients. Use your car as an |
| around with a pad and pen while driving, or relying on | | | | advertisement. This addition to your mobile office kit |
| your memory, you can dictate your notes and ideas | | | | provides effective, inexpensive marketing. You may |
| anytime, anyplace. This mobile office kit essential will | | | | even want to consider lettering or graphics as well. |
| make a huge impact on your efficiency and ability to | | | | The Bottom Line on Mobile Office Kits |
| record critical information. | | | | As a computer consultant you will spend much of your |
| Tool bag with a PC tool kit. You don't want to borrow | | | | time in a car. Make sure your mobile office is as well |
| tools from your clients or have to run to the store just | | | | equipped as your home office. Try to include as many |
| to get a cable. As part of your mobile office kit, put in | | | | of the above mobile office kit essentials as you can. |
| your tool bag the items you will use to do light PC | | | | They are all designed to increase your efficiency and |
| repair and some spare cables. | | | | will make working from your vehicle that much more |
| Pocket calendar. Don't rely on your memory to | | | | profitable. |
| reconstruct your auto mileage from your sales | | | | |