RACI Times

Newsletter for Rolando & Associates Consulting, Inc.

Our site and our newsletter will work hand in hand to keep our clients up to date with emerging technologies that could help streamline your businesses.

MAKE YOUR PRESENTATIONS SHINE WITH SOUND, LIGHT & VIDEO.

Quality, impressive presentations are critical when introducing a new service or product to new or prospective clients. Your potential clients may want more than your Web Address to find out about your organization. They may want you or your representative to deliver a compelling overview of the products and services you provide. Your competitors may have taken the time to customize a presentation with the prospects name on every page of the demonstration. Providing just your Web Address or mailing a brochure may not be enough. If you are looking to add more to your presentation consider using Sound, Light and Video. Wireless microphones and speakers are great for large groups. Attractive lighting aimed at the podium as well as a projector highlighting the main points of your presentation with graphs and video will keep the attention of your audience and give the impression that your organization is diligent in its efforts. Presentation systems are smaller than ever and can greatly improve your impact. Consider this last option. Break up long meetings with half-time entertainment. Game Show Corporate! There are many ways to improve the effectiveness of your proposals, meetings, conferences and gatherings of any sort. Feel free to call us if you would like any further information.

GET TO KNOW US THRICE.

Comedy: Rolando was banned for the 1st time at a local comedy club. His act appears to be a bit risqué for some venues. He was however well received at the blue humor "Jokes from the Grave" show on Halloween night at the Tampa Improv.

DJ: Rolando Provided Sound, Light & Entertainment at Epcot Center last month for Verizon Wireless's 4th Quarter Sales Rally. His DJ system is completely computerized so no Cd's were used.

Teaching Our Children: Rolando spent an entire day at Booker T. Washington Middle School for a "Hispanic Teach In". He shared his experiences in the business world and what it takes to succeed with 8 different classes. It was a great time.

SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS

First Summit Financial:
We would like to thank Bill Pickering and his staff for the opportunity to create his organizations Web-Site. The site can be seen at www.firstsummitfinancial.com.

First Summit Financial is a national organization staffed with well-trained professionals who are committed to support and serve the independent producer, general agents, marketing organizations, trusted advisors, and other financial service professionals.

Tampa Improv:
We would like to congratulate the owners of the Tampa Improv on the opening of the new Orlando Improv. The renovation of the old Rosie O'Grady's Good Time Emporium at Church Street is incredible. There are remnants of exposed brick and tin ceilings as well as the old mirror from Rosie's at the upstairs bar. The green room is at the top of a staircase that leads directly to the stage allowing for a grand entrance of the comics. There is elevated seating everywhere and more seats upstairs. Every seat is hot. Go check it out yourself!

ALERTS!

Software Piracy Grace Period:
Some of you may be aware or have receive literature from the Business Software Alliance. Their mission is to "Promote a safe and legal online world". One of the ways in which they accomplish their mission is by finding and fining organizations that use pirated software. A grace period has been issued for the month of November for Cincinnati, OH, Pittsburg, PA, Tampa, Fl, Greenville / Spartanburg/Anderson, SC, & Tuscon, AZ. Their web address is www.bsa.org. You will find a great deal of information and free download utilities to protect your organization from any impending fees and penalties. For assistance in protecting yourself and your business from fees and fines call us.

COOL TECHNOLOGY

Tablet PC Makes it's way to the Market: Microsoft is once again attempting to change the way people use PC's. C|net News.com reports that the long anticipated Tablet PC goes on sale this week and there's already a back order. The tablet PC will be marketed more as a robust, versitle, mobile business solution. There are many great features.

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/tabletpc/default.asp

Never set your clock again: Using a low frequency radio transmission from NIST, the US Atomic Clock sends an accurate time signal across the continental United States. The SkyScan® Atomic Clock automatically sets itself to the correct time and date by receiving and decoding the NIST radio signal with an internal receiver. This is a way cool clock for around $26.00. Get yours and always be on time.

TECH TIPS & TRICKS

Email - Email is fun..how about making it pretty? Add stationery to your e-mail for a personalized touch. Go to Tools, Options, Mail Format, Stationery and Fonts, then Stationery Picker. Click through until you find one you like, then click apply.

Tasks - You can track your projects in an orderly fashion and ditch all those stickies you have lying around. Double click on the task window and fill in the blanks. Click save and close. Update the task as you progress.

Contacts - A handy way to get rid of that antique card file! Fill in the blanks and always have addresses, phone numbers and e-mail addresses at your fingertips.

Calendar - Never forget your Anniversary again! The calendar can be filled as far in advance as you want. Entries can be tagged by "recurrence" by Daily, Weekly, Monthly or Yearly, or by the day of the week. You can set a reminder to notify you of an appointment, holiday, or whatever it is you need to remember.