As a small business owner, it is important that I show up for client appointments on time! As such, my calendar has become a critical productivity tool.
As I now work from several locations (office, home, client sites), the hard copy calendar that I have always used in my office just wasn't doing the job anymore. I needed a more state of the art solution.
I considered a Blackberry as well as a pocket-size paper calendar, but they just weren't my style. I needed something more PC-like, something that was almost everywhere, something I couldn't lose, and something that didn't frustrate me.
After evaluating several PC software and web-based calendars, I enthusiastically switched all of my scheduling to Google's Calendar application.
This product provided me with the following features:
- On-line availability. Google Calendar is web based. As I almost always have a PC with Internet access nearby, this works fine for me.
- Easy to use. Adding and changing appointments is easy.
- Reminders. Each morning I get an email with my daily schedule.
- Shareable. I can share my calendar with others.
- Multiple calendars. I can setup a work calendar, a family calendar, etc. You can set up a calendar that only includes the availability of a resource (e.g., a meeting room).
- Free. Visit http://www.google.com/calendar and set up a free Google account. Your Google account give you free access to most Google products including Gmail and other Google Apps.
This article was provided by Fred Litt, Family Technology Associates, Allendale, NJ. Fred welcomes your comments and questions. Visit http://www.FamilyTechnology.com to learn more about Fred's professional efforts.
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