TechnologyUPDATE In this issue: Coming Out of the Oven... .1 Are You Listening? . . . . . .2 FREE Merchant Accounts .2 Giving Connections: Networking That Makes a Difference . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What Can a Server Do? Prepare Your Small Business for Take Off . . . . . . . . . . .3 Martin's Most Incredible Offer Ever . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Altronics Communications, Inc. 13017 Wisteria Dr. Suite 298 Germantown, MD 20874 Phone/Fax 1-888-890-7770 Altronics has earned our trust. They will do everything possible to keep a project moving forward. It's a great company to work with. They listen to your needs and then respond with high-quality services that satisfy them. We have really enjoyed working with Altronics. We knew our site needed a redesign that would match the image we want to project about our company. In print we deliver a sophisticated yet useful and easy to read product and our website was not matching our branding efforts. Altronics' concept will help us to produce an impact in our readers for the benefit of our customers and open new possibilities for us in terms of new services that we can deliver online. They have totally exceded our expectations Juan Vega President Smart Business Ideas Magazine
Coming Out of the Oven... As I write this edition of our newsletter, we are getting ready to release the newly redesigned website for Smart Business Ideas, a Business Magazine that has already become one of the most valuable magazines available to small and notso-small businesses around Washington.
If you subscribe to the magazine during the first month after launching the website, I will send you a voucher for $35 (first year subscription price) that you can apply to the next website
The website, which was completely redeveloped, boasts great and easy to follow navigation, membership registration, member's only sections, archive and search capabilities, a business directory, an event management system including registration, and subscription and advertising management and more. All commercial transactions are processed in real time with the integration with a merchant account provider. At Altronics we always strive to push the envelope with each project we undertake and provide our clients with some “wow� factor. So when we surpass ourselves, we can't help it but to toot our own horn. I will let you guys be the judge on this. I would love to hear your comments. What do you like? What don't you like? I will contact you once the new site is up and running so that you can check it our for yourselves and send me your comments. In the meantime, go to www.sbimag.com and review the magazine's existing site so you will be able to compare with what we have created. If you want to get the best information for small business in print format, this is the magazine you should subscribe to.
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project or computer support call you request from us*, which will make your subscription COMPLETELY FREE You will need to hurry though, there are only 23 subscriptions (first come first serve basis) NO EXCEPTIONS!!! *Can't be applied to any service we are already providing. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Only one per customer. First time subscribers only.
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TechnologyUPDATE Are You Listening? Every week I receive some very cool information from my friend Angie Segal of Action Coach. To tell you the truth, this is one email I really look forward to every week. In a recent one, she included many valuable tips about making a good impression when engaging in conversation with other people.
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Listening to them when they speak goes a long way in forging a bond. I know we all think we are listening when we are having a conversation, but are you really? Here are some tips for being an effective listener: 1. Pay attention - don't be formulating a response or thinking about what you will say next. 2. Get rid of "I know" - I know shuts down a conversation. 3. Don't use the words "no", "but", or "however" - these are terms of disagreement. 4. Ask intelligent questions that let the other person know you have been paying attention and give them the opportunity to talk more while you listen. 5. Don't be distracted - you should be looking at them, not around the room.
I asked Angie if I could reprint the tips for your benefit, here is what she sent:
She closes the email with "let's all try to be effective listeners instead of impressive speakers" and I couldn't agree more.
One of the keys to great sales, and great leadership, is the quality of the relationships you build with others - prospective clients, co-workers, partners, employees. How do you build these relationships? What if you only have a few minutes to make an impression?
If you would like to receive Angie's email every week, you can sign up at http://www.actioncoach.com/an giesegal/newsletter.php. They normally take about one minute to read and it could turn out to be the best spent minute of your day.
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FREE Merchant Accounts from Altronics Communications, Inc. If you’ve been thinking about selling goods on your website or would like to explore your possibilities to become an eMerchant, there is no better time to do it than now. On top of our May discounts we have made an arrangement with Authorize.net and PayQuake Merchant Services to offer a FEE-FREE merchant account to our clients and friends.
Give us a call today to request your FREE E-Commerce StartUp Review - a one hour analysis of your online commerce pro-ject with no obligation to buy. We will review your plans and give you sound advice about how to improve and bullet proof your strategy. Even if you don't select us to carry your eCommerce project forward, we will provide you with a FEE-FREE* Merchant Account to get you started in the right direction.
*Minimum processing volume of $9 applies.
Giving Connections NETWORKING THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE At Altronics we understand the importance of giving back to the community. That is why we will be launching our “Giving Connections - Networking That Makes a Difference” series very soon. Giving Connections is a monthly professional networking event where private sector and nonprofit groups can share what they do and expand their networks. Non-profits will benefit from this networking opportunity by having a place to display literature and information about their organization; meeting with professionals and extend-
ing their network of contacts, and expanding awareness of their mission. Business leaders and professionals will benefit from this opportunity by getting in contact with and promoting their business to a wider network of business people and community leaders and by exploring new partnership opportunities. Altronics will accomplish its philanthropic goals by donating all of the proceeds from the events to the featured organization. The first event is in the works. Stay tuned for details
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TechnologyUPDATE What Can a Server Do? PREPARE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS FOR TAKE OFF Servers are the big black box. But it's what's inside that big black box that really matters. That's server software. With the right software, a server can: 1. Provide a central access point to store information and share resources such as letting them share Internet access, printers, and fax machines in the office. 2. Help enhance security by controlling access to sensitive data, such as financial records and personal information. 3. Back up company information and personal information. Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2 provides small businesses with server features previously available only to large companies, all in one affordable, integrated solution Top 9 reasons to introduce Small Business Server to your network: Protect your business and prevent data loss. A more secure infrastructure protects your business from unauthorized users and data loss with: 1. Built-in firewall protection and security-enhanced remote access. 2. Tools to manage and monitor Internet access, block spammers, and automatically remove dangerous e-mail attachments to help prevent virus attacks. 3. Automatic data backup and the ability to retrieve and restore previous versions.
Keep your business up and running with a reliable network. Built on Windows Server 2003 technology, the most reliable network operating system Microsoft has ever produced, SBS 2003 R2 delivers an operating system you can depend on.
Increase productivity with one central location for company data. SBS 2003 R2 provides a central location to store your company data, so employees can: 1. Quickly find the right information. 2. Share record keeping. 3. Communicate and collaborate on group projects. Access business information and resources from virtually anywhere, anytime. Be productive, whether you're out of the office, at home, or on the road. 1. Securely access your e-mail, internal Web sites, network files, and even business applications from any PC with an Internet connection. 2. Easily access e-mail, schedules, and contacts from virtually anywhere, at anytime, using a
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Microsoft Windows Mobilebased or Smartphone device. 3. Communicate in real time to stay current with your company and customers. Reduce costs by sharing printers, Internet access, faxes, and more. As a complete network solution, SBS 2003 R2 enables your business to get more done with what you already have. 1. Share resources, like Internet access and business software. 2. Share equipment, including printers and fax machines. 3. Fax with fewer phone lines and send faxes directly from PCs. Present a more professional image. Get the tools you need to help create a strong brand, including a customized Web site, and your own e-mail domain hosted on your server. SBS 2003 R2 helps you build credibility with your customers.
Stay connected to your customers and serve them better. With SBS 2003 R2, you can stay more connected, present a professional appearance, and manage your customer relationships more effectively. Server technology can streamline customer communications, allowing you to: 1. Access the facts you need in real time. 2. Respond to customer inquires more quickly and accurately. 3. Stay connected while on the road with remote access capabilities. Get a platform that is easy to grow for today and tomorrow. SBS 2003 R2 is a robust, flexible platform that can be customized to your needs. Affordable today and scalable for tomorrow, it provides a solid "technology building block" for future technology enhancements to your business. SBS 2003 R2 has the flexibility to grow with your company. As your business expands, you can add additional servers and migrate seamlessly to the full line of Windows Server System products.
Is your small business ready for a server? Sign up today for our FREE 13-Point Network Readiness Assessment and we will help you determine if your network is ready for the next level. During this assessment, we will analyze your network infrastructure, discuss your business objectives and projections and determine if you are ready for a Small Business Server. We will even help you determine the budget required, the best sources to acquire the technology, and what to look for on the server configuration to make sure you are not wasting money on hardware you may not need or that may not be sufficient enough to handle your needs. Call 1 (888) 890-7770 today and schedule your assessment. We are only giving away 9 of them and for a limited time only! May 2008 Page |3
TechnologyUPDATE Martin’s Birthday Promotion Look who is turning 35! I thought that since I’ve been blessed with great clients, I will be the one giving the gifts out this year. I want you to join me on the celebration of my:
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THEY WILL RECEIVE 1 report titled "The Top 10 Most Expensive & Deadly Computer Disasters That Wipe Out Small Business Owners... And How To Prevent Them From Happening To You!" 1 report titled "Six Things You Must Do To Protect Your Company From a Network Disaster" 1 report titled "12 Little-Known Facts and Insider Secrets Every Business Owner Should Know About Backing Up Their Data and Choosing a Remote Backup Service" 2 Hours of Computer Support 2 Months of ContinulTSM Data Protection 4 Hours of Web Maintenance 12 Months of ContinuITSM Antivirus Service 12 Months Website Hosting
35 items that would normally sell for $1,235; TOTALLY FREE And for you, I have reserved a $50 Gift Certificate to the Restaurant of your choice. But you have to hurry!!!! This offer ends on May 31st or when we receive 13 coupons. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value. Some restrictions apply.
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Report titled "Six Things You Must Do To Protect Your Company From a Network Disaster"
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Report titled "12 Little-Known Facts and Insider Secrets Every Business Owner Should Know About Backing Up Their Data and Choosing a Remote Backup Service"
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35 items that would normally sell for $1,235; YOURS TOTALLY FREE This offer ends on May 31st or when we receive 13 coupons
1-888-890-7770 This Coupon is provided with the compliments of:
Cannot be combined with any other offer. No cash value. Some restrictions apply.
I have to tell you there is at least one person that doesn't like what I am going to offer - MY ACCOUNTANT!!! He thinks I am crazy, and that I am giving just too much away, that I will end up losing money and this will be my most expensive birthday ever, etc, etc, You get the picture. Here’s what I came up with: From today until the end of May, I am going to give any new customer you refer to us the following amazing deal:
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Report titled "The Top 10 Most Expensive & Deadly Computer Disasters That Wipe Out Small Business Owners... And How To Prevent Them From Happening To You!"
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