My business tech arsenal increased by one today when a brand new HP Touchpad arrived at my doorstep. I’ve been wanting a tablet for work for the longest time, but I truthfully didn’t want to spend $500 on an iPad when my intended use was going to be limited. But since the Touchpad was priced under half the cost of an iPad, it was an easy decision for me. I’ll be using this new device for meetings, seminars, out-of-town traveling, taking notes at SAR and REAA, and basic communication and networking throughout the day. Will it end up being useful to me as a real estate appraiser? Only time will tell.
In all seriousness, when it comes to technology, I am constantly amazed how the internet, social networking platforms and blogosphere can really provide tremendous avenues to connect with people, build good relationships and earn people’s trust in life and business. How has the way you use the internet changed in recent years? What technology have you purchased recently? Is there anything on your wish list?
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What is a QR code? “QR” stands for “Quick Response”, and a QR code looks like the image to the right. Basically, a QR code is sort of like a customizable bar code where you can insert whatever information you’d like. You can very easily make a QR image online (free) and put it on a flyer, sticker, business card or your store front. Anyone with a smart phone can in turn quickly scan your code and view the information you’ve embedded – whether a video, PayPal “buy now” button, document, or maybe all your social media links.
What benefit does a QR code have? You can customize these codes to store information like websites, directions, your contact information, and so many other types of data. What if you put one of these codes on a flyer and then linked to a video with more information? What if your QR code linked to a free resource or offered a discount to others using your services? What if you gave a presentation and linked all your contact information into an image on the bottom of your handout? (like my FHA presentation document below).