I still don’t claim to be an expert on apple products or software. In fact, I believe I have only been a convert for 42 days.
After I purchased my iMac I knew I wanted to continue with the ease that a laptop brings. I didn’t want to be too chained to my desk, and love to answer email and work on small projects from a comfortable place (i.e. bedside and near the air conditioner!). With that said, I only wanted ONE computer. After all, I switched over to apple for efficiency, and having two separate computers for business didn’t seem very efficient. Plus, I didn’t want to do any heavy work in my comfortable spots anymore. So, it was quickly apparent that a laptop/notepad wasn’t for me. So, I bought an iPad.
Here are five reasons why an iPad might be really great for your business:
1. I’m using my iPad (with free WordPress application) to write this post. Holla!
2. I have our entire image portfolio at my fingertips. Our new iPad has become a very powerful tool in consultation with a potential client. I’m able to show them a catalog of our work that they can hold at their fingertips and flip through themselves. I think this can be incredibly powerful for planners who are meeting clients in a location that is not their office / workspace.
3. I’m able to answer emails from anywhere that has wifi (like the comfort of my chaise lounge) without having to boot up a laptop. For Internet/Email usage my iPad is ideal because I work mostly from my desktop where all my hard information is stored. The iPad automatically BCC’s me to every email so I have a record of it on my main machine (just like the iPhone).
4. I can easily book clients on ShootQ (our studio management software), process their payments instantly, update their information in BaseCamp, and show consultations our PDF package files digitally without having to print them (which I especially love not only for environmental reasons but also practical and financial).
5. The applications make my life easier…. For either work, or play (because it isn’t always about business, right?)
I’m interested in those of you who have an iPad– what do you find most useful about it?
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Candice:
Great post. I just got a Mac this weekend (finally) and was hoping I could avoid also needing an iPad, but I see now how having both could be really beneficial.
Plus, I just want one. Really bad.
Hope you are doing well!
I ordered an iPad a week ago after making several visits to the store to check it out, and to take care of other technical issues with my iPhone(of course)
Well after chatting in depth with one of the guys at the Genius Bar and telling him what I do, he showed me several ways to make the Ipad work very well for my business. My website is a flash site and its not picked up my mobile devices, so with the iPad I can “remake” or make a similar version to my website for consults, share great size images, & information.
Not to mention not having to carry around a laptop all the time is perfect! I am looking forward to getting it very soon. The wait time is killing me but the store in Nashville is ALWAYS sold out!!
Definitely a great tool for wedding planners when used the right way!!
I plan on getting one, I was hoping to wait until they come out with the USB port but I doubt I will.
My MAIN reason will be for sales appointments and showing my portfolio. I cannot wait.
Hey Latrice,
Thanks for sharing. Wait until you get it and start using it… It is incredible! I think it’ll revolutionize how we do business. Plus, the grooms love the technology at our meetings. =)
XOXO!
Thanks Jeannine. Looking forward to hearing what you think about your new mac! =) It’s probably time to get the iPad too. At least you can get use to them together, right?
I think it’s a great selling tool! I’ve sold every consultation I’ve had since buying and using it…. Not sure if that means anything, but people really dig it!