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So you've finally decided to begin accepting appointments online? Booyah! But you do not have a computer at work yet? Do not worry. Many hair salons and massage therapists do not have computers yet. But once you get one, you 'd be surprised how you could live without it – it can be used for many applications over a single line Scheduling!

I'll give you some hands on advice on how to choose a good computer, without spending more money than necessary.

Desktop or laptop?
Let's look at some of the advantages and disadvantages!

Mobile:
+ Easy to install, very few cables
+ Easy to take home from your home to protect you against theft
– Screen smaller than a desktop computer
– Keyboards generally smaller

Desktop:
+ Large screens are very cheap
+ Full-sized keyboard for a good Ergonomics
– Several cables that clutter your desktop
– You can not bring home

What brand should I choose?
The mobility of a laptop makes it really the preferred choice of many. You can find laptops in almost all sizes, from 7 "to 20". But if you need a big screen, it is better to buy a lightweight and small laptop and connect a screen to it. The laptops with small screens around 9 "are called netbooks. Personally, I think it's the perfect size, cause it fits in any bag, and weighs only 2.5 lbs (1100 grams). I have an Asus EEE PC 901 also has very good battery life, which is great if you are moving with the netbook.

Some of you may think that the keyboards these computers are too small. But the fact is, when you get used to it, it works very well unless you have very large fingers. When appointments accept, unless you type and click More. Usually when you enter your name and telephone number of customers. And if you need to write a long e-mail or document, the keyboard works better than you'd expect. I wrote this article on my Asus EEE – not bad, eh?

Be sure to try it in a store before buying it though. Many people who have difficulty with small 9 "computers, usually gets quiet when they try a 10" netbook. Asus has a model almost identical to the 901, which is known as Asus Eee PC 1000H, but there are many others. Another netbook that has received very good reviews is the Samsung NC10. It comes in several colors, where many girls prefer pink. Pretty, is not it?

You can get a good netbook as those mentioned above for about $ 300-400, but if you're on a budget, you can usually find low-cost netbooks used on sites like eBay.

A warning on netbooks – If you use it at home for games and other graphics-intensive applications, you should really look more expensive, and the laptop usually larger. The netbooks are designed primarily for surfing the web, listening to music, and other light applications.

In making the appointment online —
To begin accepting appointments online, I recommend try web based appointment. This way, you have nothing to download and you will be running in minutes. You pay a subscription per month, depending on the number of calendars you have. Normally, you need a calendar for each member of staff.

Make sure you find an appointment software that lets you try before you buy. Most services allow you to take a free trial for 30 days. That should be enough to know how easy it is, and see if it works for your business.

Another useful thing is that your customers can get reminders by SMS on their cell phones. This makes it almost impossible to forget appointments, and you get fewer no-shows, which means you'll earn more money.

Login Internet
Since the software appointment is based on the Web, you'll need an Internet connection. In your workplace, there are several options. The one I prefer, when mobile working, use the mobile Internet access through EDGE or 3G (also known as UMTS or HSDPA). 3G is very fast and if your mobile operator support, you should try. You usually need to order this as a service with your operator.

Some netbooks have built in 3G card. This usually costs about $ 50 more, but if your netbook lacks this, you can connect via 3G USB modem which is usually included in a subscription.

If you have a wireless connection (WLAN) where you work, you can connect your laptop with that. This way you do not connect the cables.

If you have no chance of having neither 3G or WLAN, but a socket in the wall, you can connect your computer with a cable to access the Internet.

Printer
If you want to print booking receipts, daily schedules, statistics, etc., you should have a printer. A great choice at around $ 90 is the Canon PIXMA iP4600. It can print great photos, but also displays a text very quickly. Canon's new models all the time, and most printers in the PIXMA price range is very good.

In case you need the option to copy and scan, you will need a Multi Purpose printer. Printers Canon makes really good, and in this category, the Canon Pixma MP620 for about $ 150 is what I recommend.

It is quite difficult to find a very small printer, but if you really need to take the printer with you as you go option is the Pentax PocketJet 3. It is quite expensive but at about $ 300, but it is really small as the width of a sheet of paper and a few inches long.

Conclusion
Get a netbook that is very cute easy to stuff into a bag. To be super-mobile, make sure it has a 3G card to surf the Internet wherever you are. Finally, take a good software Online appointment and you're willing to accept appointments in no time!

Niclas Marie is the co-founder of TimeCenter online appointment scheduling, helping small businesses to spread the love for online scheduling. Find out more and take a free 30-day trial at http://www.timecenter.com.

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