What Do You Need?

You will need a good computer. You will also need to know how to operate it. The basic software these days includes the Microsoft Office. This includes a basic knowledge of: Microsoft Word. You will also need to know a database program! Graphics software is becoming important in designing your marketing materials. And you will want to be able to be proficient with e-mail software such as Outlook Express and the Internet for a world of resources at your fingertips.

Don't get uptight, if you are not up to speed with all this. You can quickly learn it by taking classes. I recommend you start out with a basic course in Windows.

You can learn to operate a computer. And you can purchase the hardware online at DELL.com or a local computer or technology store.  Often these companies will finance the computers with no payments and no interest for the first six months.

There is no excuse not to get on board with the technology train ride!

A laptop is preferred if you are starting out. It gives you flexibility in moving from home, to office, and to the field for presentations.

You will also need a cell phone, a pager, and hopefully you will set up a fax machine in your home. That is really the basics in getting started.