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Good Tools Make Success Easy

Written by: Rodger Blaker

Article Overview: Your tools should make your life easier, not harder. They should position you as a professional and as the "obvious choice." If in doubt, ask your clients to comment on your equipment, your office and your level of service. You may be surprised by what you hear!

Good Tools Make Success Easy

Last September I made my annual trip to Brazil with several other American team members to visit remote villages on the Amazon and I was reminded on this trip of the importance of good tools.

Two years ago the dentist traveling with our team was limited in the kind of dental care he could provide people living in the villages we visited on the Amazon because he lacked the equipment he needed to perform anything other than teeth extraction. This past year that same dentist was able to purchase a portable dental office due to a generous philanthropist. The portable dental equipment includes every thing a dentist needs to perform much of the same kind of care that we in the U.S. receive and that made all the difference.

As you continue with this new year, what new tools do you and your business need?

For many people, a favorite category is all the high-tech gadgets we love. Of course, good communications, record- keeping and scheduling are important and a Blackberry or a new PDA can help.

But often the best tools, like a sharp kitchen knife, are less expensive, less dramatic, and a lot more practical.

Is your wardrobe up-to-date? In an age of casual fashion, many of us forget that in the market place "cloths DO make the wo/man." Always present yourself in the most positive light.

Is your car reliable, clean and comfortable? I'm not talking about buying a new car just for the fun of it, but I am saying that safe, reliable transportation is key to staying focused and doing your best.

How about your phones? As we do more and more business through distance communication, how (and how quickly) your phone is answered plays a huge role in getting the sale. With so many options in long-distance carriers, wireless systems and head-sets, make sure your equipment functions PERFECTLY - every time!

Your tools should make your life easier, not harder. They should position you as a professional and as the "obvious choice." If in doubt, ask your clients to comment on your equipment, your office and your level of service. You may be surprised by what you hear!

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