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Avoid these mistakes when upgrading your cell phone contract
We all know a thing or two about getting what we want in a negotiation and when it comes to cellphones everyone has a tip. Some believe they know how to get the carriers to kneel to the ground, while others feel like its an exercise in high blood pressure. Either way, these tips will help you avoid a few common mistakes before making that call.
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5 Apps to help you save on your cellphone bill
To save money on your cell phone bills today, you just need to be a little creative. Sure you could go with more conventional methods like, the now infamous, “Can you call me back?” to take advantage of FREE Unlimited Incoming (assuming you have that feature of course), but we have “smart phones” now and we ought to be smarter – right?
Which carrier should I select? Rogers? BELL? TELUS?
“Which carrier should I select?Rogers?BELL? TELUS? Many businesses ask this same question. Many of you will refuse to go with one carrier over another for any number of reasons such as poor customer service, overcharging, poor network or previous experience. Many of you refuse to leave your current carrier because you’ve been with them for a number of years (you wear that number with pride), haven’t looked at your bill for years, your local dealer setup you up many years ago and you have great relationship. All honest reasons but are they the right reasons to not shop around? Read the rest of this entry »
Smartphone Travel Apps for Business Flyers
The smartphone world has seen an explosion of applications. You name the category and there is probably an app out there for it. For us travelers, how do we maximize the functionality of our smartphone and make life easier when we travel? By finding apps that fit our needs.
Let’s cut through the tens of thousands shall we and take a look at some recommendations:
Google Maps: FREE – a must have for travelers. Simply put, your personal navigation tool that tells you where you are and how to get where you are going.
Kayak: FREE – everything travel rolled into one. Flight, hotel and car rental search capability .The app includes My Trips so you can easily manage your itinerary. (FlyME is another cool all-in-one travel app)
Expensify: FREE – Import expenses and receipts straight from your credit card, submitting PDF expense reports by email and reimbursing up to $10k online. Great way to track and stay organized while on the go.
Fast Food: FREE - Location app shows you restaurant deals, menu, reviews, ratings, maps and info all on one page. This app will save you money, let you find all kinds of restaurants, give you nutritional info, restaurant menu’s, reviews. Available on iPhone and Android smartphones. For Blackberry users, try Poynt. It’s FREE and provides a good experience.The Weather Channel: FREE – Enough said. Plan your wardrobe accordingly. Read the rest of this entry »
Lost or Stolen Smartphones: How do you protect you and your company?
Many of us have experienced. We’ve either lost our smartphone or had it stolen. When that happens, it feels like our world has just stopped. Thieves are drawn to smartphones. They are easy to steal and worth a lot of money. As business owners, the real issue is sensitive company information. Confidential emails, personal and business contact information, text messages, pictures, BBM chats and contacts. What do we do? Who do we call? Read the rest of this entry »
