This document recommends 12 technologies to help salespeople: LastPass for saving login credentials, Evernote for collecting notes, Snagit for capturing screenshots, Dropbox for file sharing, Chrome as a browser with extensions like Adblock, Google Docs for collaboration, Skype or Appear.in for video calls, Trello for project management, autocorrect customization, text-to-speech, phone GPS, and bonus recommendations like Doodle for scheduling and Mint.com for money management. The tools were selected for being short, cost-effective, and based on the author's experience and feedback from others.

1. 12 technologies
to increase
Specifically for the promotional
products industry salesperson

2. Note
Many alternatives, I’ve picked my favorite tools
to keep short. There are reasons others are
better but these are best for “most” people
based on cost, my experience, my research, and
feedback from others.
5 minutes to cover each topic

3. LastPass
• The Last Password You Have to Remember
– Saves and fills your logins

4. Evernote
• Remember Everything
• Easily collect and find everything that matters.

5. Snagit
• Grab an image or video of what you see on
your computer screen, add effects, and share

6. Dropbox
• Your Stuff, Anywhere
• Share securely

7. Chrome
• Best browser
– Fast
– Free
– Simple
• Extensions
– Adblock
– Clearly
– Evernote & Lastpass
• Shared settings on mobile devices

8. Google Docs
• Google Docs is much more effective than
Microsoft tracking for collaboration

9. Voice recognition

10. Video Conferencing
• Skype
– 1 on 1 meetings
• Appear.in
– Up to 8 people
• Fuze
– presentations

11. Trello
• Organize anything, together
• Trello is anything you want it to be—a lesson
planner, a community bulletin, a repository for
inspiration.

12. Autocorrect
• Customizing autocorrect can create an easier,
more efficient texting and typing experience
– PC/Mac
• Office
• Text Expander (Mac)
• Phrase Express (PC)
– Ipad
• Shortcuts

13. Text to speech

14. Phone GPS

15. Bonus
It is really hard to stop at 12!
The first 12 are the most valuable…

16. Doodle
• Simplify scheduling

17. Electronic Bill Pay
• Set up with your bank
• Manage money @
Mint.com

18. Swype
• Every droid user should use!

19. CCleaner
• Cleans up junk on your computer
– Frees space
– Improves speed

20. PDF signature
• Scan your signature

21. IFTTT
• If This Than That

22. Google Search Options
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23. Q&A
• Slides will be available at
http://www.slideshare.net/ShawnWhite5