This document provides tips and recommendations for using smartphones and mobile technology effectively. It discusses popular smartphone options and their features. It emphasizes integrating technology in a way that allows you to be productive while maintaining a work-life balance. Tools like calendars, tasks lists, and cloud storage are recommended for organization and access from any device. Lastly, it provides contact information for the author.

1. Taming Technology !
Essential tech tools for today’s mobile professional

2. Tame the technology !
• Full disclosure- I am “slightly” geeky 
• Don’t let technology control you, use it to
your advantage. Learn how to integrate it-
don’t let it take over !
• Figuring out tools that work is doesn’t
automatically mean they will work for you .

3. Go Mobile !
• Cellphones/Smartphones
• Personal Digital Assistant
• Laptop/Netbook
• Tablet Computing Device
• Digital Cameras
• Internet on the run
• ‘Cloud’ computing

4. What in the heck is a Smartphone ?
There isn’t really a “standard” definition-but for our
purposes let’s consider it a device that combines
cellphone functionality with that of a “personal digital
assistant", inclusive of the ability to get on the web
• Some popular “smartphones”
– iPhone
– Blackberry
– Android OS based devices
– Palm smartphones

5. Does your smartphone make you feel less than,um smart ?
• If you are contemplating a new phone-
FIRST determine what you need your
phone to do- if you have an IT department
at your firm,consult with them before you
purchase
• Ask other people you know,about their
experiences with the phone
• Read the manual.

6. Tips on using your smartphone
• Make it your friend,your partner
– Calendar
– Contact list
– Emails
– Notes
– Tasks
• If possible,use a system that synchronizes the above with
your office and or personal computer systems
• Use maps/gps
• Find useful apps that make your life simpler (or may be
useful to your clients !) Ever think of gifting an app ?

7. Laptops,netbooks,iPads and other do-dads
• With any technology purchase,determine what you NEED
to do ,then what you WANT to do in conjunction with your
budget.
• Based on the above,make a decision.
• For devices that require internet connectivity-remember
WiFi isn’t always readily available when you need it,you
*may* want to consider a broadband card or hotspot
device. It “seems” expensive,but broken down by day,its
CHEAPER than your Starbucks® habit,if you have one


8. Cloud 9
• Figuring out how to work from any
device,anywhere
• Online file storage : Dropbox,
MobileMe,SugarSync, Box.net
• Evernote
• World of Google : Google Apps, Google
Docs, Gmail, Google Sync

9. What’s holding you back ?
• Fear of being “on call” 24/7 ?
• Fear of having your (limited) personal
boundaries evaporate ?
• With the ability to be always on,you have
to learn how to prioritize and be
“off”,everything may be important,but not
everything is urgent too

10. Important vs Urgent
IMPORTANT BUT NOT NOT URGENT AND NOT
URGENT IMPORTANT
URGENT BUT NOT URGENT
IMPORTANT AND IMPORTANT

11. Things that may be part of my daily arsenal
Technology Non Technology
MacBook Pro Stationary : Personal and company notecards
Acer Aspire One Netbook Montblanc Meiserstuck Ballpoint Pen & Fountain Pen
Sony Vaio Laptop Calendar (Printed from outlook)
iPad Steno notepad
Blackberry & iPhone/iPod Touch Circa notebook
Novatel Wireless MiFi with service from Sprint
Digital Camera (Sony TSC-50 or Canon Mark II) & Video
Camera (Flip MinoHD)

12. Don’t get lost in a tech abyss
• Integrate tools that work for you into your
business
• I believe ,irrespective of technology,
business is about relationships-
create,maintain and nurture those
relationships online AND offline
• Create a plan,work your plan and surpass
your goals !

13. How to Find Me
• Google Me :)
• Feel free to connect and engage with me in any way you choose.
– Tweet me : @NikkiBeauchamp. Follow me with device alerts at your own risk ;)
– Skype : NikkiBeauchamp
– Phone : text NikkiBeauchamp to 46800
– Email me : nbeauchamp@warburgrealty.com or
nicole@nicolebeauchamp.com
– Blog : www.yournycrealestateresource.com
– Website : www.nikkibeauchamp.com www.nikkisellsnyc.com
– Grab me after the session and shake me down until I weep or laugh
hysterically-oh wait,you can’t-so feel free to do so online instead then 
PS : Cocktails,desserts,and referrals are always welcome :)