Blackberry Playbook courtesy of CrackBerry.com

RIM’s long awaited Blackberry Playbook has finally hit our shelves and it was definitely worth the wait. If you are Blackberry fan, you will surely want to check out this tablet. It looks good, it feels good and if you are in a position where presentations are essential to closing the deal, you need this device.

Whether you are presenting in PowerPoint, pictures or pdf, moving from page to page or app to app is as easy as swiping your finger across the screen. The battery life is a little less than its competitors, but on the plus side it comes with Flash Player 10.1.

The downsides are minor if you are looking for an executive style Tablet and really love your Blackberry. It doesn’t have an external USB port, the music the app is a little quirky, and the number of general apps is pretty limited.

However, on the plus side; it’s very intuitive, it pairs well with your Blackberry and comes with some great business tools like Adobe reader and the Documents to Go suite. Image quality is great, and the Webkit browser is decent- YouTube and Flash games videos play virtually stutter free. The camera is average, but takes good pictures and very suitable for most shots.

One of the main features of the Playbook, that sets it apart from other tablets, is the ability to connect it to your Blackberry device. Once you download the Blackberry Bridge software from Blackberry’s App World, your Playbook works as an extension of your phone. You get access to your email, calendar, contacts, memo pad and tasks- now on the large tablet display. Depending on your wireless provider, you can even browse the web using your existing Blackberry Smartphone’s data plan.

If you are looking for a big brother to your Blackberry handset, this tablet is what you need. RIM is constantly updating apps and tweaking the system. If you are looking for the WOW factor, you may consider checking out the other tablets on the market.

About Wireless Toyz

Named a “Wireless Superstore” by journalists across the country, Wireless Toyz offers cell phone users a unique retail environment where they are able to pick and choose different mobile packages. At Wireless Toyz, shoppers are able to review wireless plans from nationwide providers, conveniently comparing and contrasting mobile programs from Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, Virgin, and other companies.

Founded by entrepreneur and businessman Joe Barbat, Wireless Toyz has grown significantly since its establishment in 1998, due to a profitable business model and a corporate commitment to selling a wide range of brands. Joe Barbat built Wireless Toyz with the intention of giving consumers choice in communication tools, applications, and accessories, all in one location. In addition to carrying a comprehensive line of mobile phones and programs, Wireless Toyz offers satellite television plans from recognized providers, including DirecTV.

CEO and Chairman Joe Barbat has ambitious plans to turn Wireless Toyz back into the nationally recognized name it once was. Found in 15 states across the country, Joe Barbat started Wireless Toyz in a stand-alone kiosk in his father’s video rental store as a teenager. Citing his father as one of the most influential figures in his life, Joe Barbat developed his skills as a self-made business professional from watching and learning from his father, who is himself a lifelong entrepreneur.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 - Courtesy of Samsung.com

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is a top contending alternative to Apple’s iPad by offering a light weight tablet pc that includes power-packed features such as 1gz processing power and Adobe Flash Player compatibility.

Here are just a few of the really interesting features that Samsung has brought to the table:

• Supporting Document Files – Word File: doc, docx, xml, txt, rtf, dot, dotx Excel File: xls, xlsx, csv, xlt, xltx PowerPoint: ppt, pptx, pot, potx, pps, ppsx PDF: pdf.
• Entertainment Suite – Full HTML Web Browser, Books, Browser, Email, Gallery, Gmail™, Google Maps™, Android Market, Google Search™, Google Talk™, Voice Search, Latitude, Music Hub, Navigation, Places, Pulse, QuickOffice, Samsung Apps, YouTube, Music Player.
• Video Features – 1080p playback, 720p capture Video Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV7/8, VP8, MP43, VC-1 Format: 3GP(MP4), WMV(asf), AVI.
• Supporting Audio Features - MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, AMR, MID, IMY, WMA, Vorbis, RTTTL/RTX, OTA.
• User Interface Features – Widgets, Smart Unlock, Accelerometer, Bilingual: Spanish/English.
• Display - 10.1” Widescreen HD WXGA TFT Display.
• Memory - 16GB Internal Memory.
• Operating System – Android 3.1, Honeycomb.
• Camera - Front Camera: 2.0 Megapixel.  Rear Camera: 3.0 Megapixel Auto Focus with Flash.
• Dimensions – 10.1″ (W) x 6.9″ (H) x 0.34″ (D).

In addition to its unique features the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 also offers these accessories:

• Bluetooth Stereo Headset
• Data Cable
• Stereo Hands-Free Headset
• Leather Pouch Carrier
• Keyboard Dock
• Vehicle Power Adapter
• Cover Case
• Stylus Pens
• And Much More…

Users of the tablet have weighed in on the features and overall use and have generally positive commentary about their experiences.  Here are a few specific comments:

“Hands down this is the best tablet on the market today. I upgraded to the 10.1 from a galaxy tab 7.0 and the difference is night and day. The performance is excellent providing a very responsive touch interface and next to no lag in the OS and applications. The form factor is perfect and with the light-weight makes it simply functional.”

“Love this tab , surpasses the ipad2 in my viewpoint.”

“With all the “power”, bells and whistles that this tablet has it stuck at the depot. Its powered by an operating system that promises a lot of energy but with the limited apps that can be thrown in for fuel the fire mostly sputters and spews.”

More reviews can be found at http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab-wifi-only/GT-P7510MAYXAR-reviews

About Wireless Toyz

Named a “Wireless Superstore” by journalists across the country, Wireless Toyz offers cell phone users a unique retail environment where they are able to pick and choose different mobile packages. At Wireless Toyz, shoppers are able to review wireless plans from nationwide providers, conveniently comparing and contrasting mobile programs from Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, Virgin, and other companies.

Founded by entrepreneur and businessman Joe Barbat, Wireless Toyz has grown significantly since its establishment in 1998, due to a profitable business model and a corporate commitment to selling a wide range of brands. Joe Barbat built Wireless Toyz with the intention of giving consumers choice in communication tools, applications, and accessories, all in one location. In addition to carrying a comprehensive line of mobile phones and programs, Wireless Toyz offers satellite television plans from recognized providers, including DirecTV.

CEO and Chairman Joe Barbat has ambitious plans to turn Wireless Toyz back into the nationally recognized name it once was. Found in 15 states across the country, Joe Barbat started Wireless Toyz in a stand-alone kiosk in his father’s video rental store as a teenager. Citing his father as one of the most influential figures in his life, Joe Barbat developed his skills as a self-made business professional from watching and learning from his father, who is himself a lifelong entrepreneur.

With all the tablet developments recently, what we’re seeing is not only growth in enterprise spending because of tablet adoption by consumers but additional products and services are seeing a boost as well.

Novatel Wireless’ suite of embedded modules provides solutions to integrate high-speed data connectivity into notebooks, netbooks, tablets and other portable entertainment devices.  Commercial availability of the express notebook line is expected in this final quarter 2011.

U.S. Cellular launched its first smartphone running Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 program, the HTC 7 Pro.   The device promises to be the first in a series of windows based products. U.S. Cellular said that by year-end it will release seven new smartphones running Google’s Android platform (including one LTE smartphone), two tablets as well as the 7 Pro.

U.S. Cellular, which operates in 26 states and counts around 6 million subscribers, will sell the 7 Pro for $199.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate.

For Microsoft, the expansion into the Tier 2 carrier space is certainly a welcome sign as its Windows Phone platform matures. Microsoft has planned a strong overseas push in the second half of the year for the platform, and could get additional service from Tier 2 carriers within the United States.

Along with all this progress, connection speeds and connectivity tend to continue to be troublesome.  There are now cell phone boosters available to get (and keep) your connection through services such as Wilson Electronics from about $150.  The reviews are still coming whether it works well enough to justify the cost.

About Wireless Toyz

Named a “Wireless Superstore” by journalists across the country, Wireless Toyz offers cell phone users a unique retail environment where they are able to pick and choose different mobile packages. At Wireless Toyz, shoppers are able to review wireless plans from nationwide providers, conveniently comparing and contrasting mobile programs from Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, Virgin, and other companies.

Founded by entrepreneur and businessman Joe Barbat, Wireless Toyz has grown significantly since its establishment in 1998, due to a profitable business model and a corporate commitment to selling a wide range of brands. Joe Barbat built Wireless Toyz with the intention of giving consumers choice in communication tools, applications, and accessories, all in one location. In addition to carrying a comprehensive line of mobile phones and programs, Wireless Toyz offers satellite television plans from recognized providers, including DirecTV.

CEO and Chairman Joe Barbat has ambitious plans to turn Wireless Toyz back into the nationally recognized name it once was. Found in 15 states across the country, Joe Barbat started Wireless Toyz in a stand-alone kiosk in his father’s video rental store as a teenager. Citing his father as one of the most influential figures in his life, Joe Barbat developed his skills as a self-made business professional from watching and learning from his father, who is himself a lifelong entrepreneur.

At Wireless Toyz, we like a good story about new and innovative technology products.  When we viewed this video posted by Consumer Reports we almost didn’t believe it.

Sonim makes an almost indestructible phone!  In the demonstration below at an electronics show you will see the Sonim XP-1 phone in action.  From dunking it in a fish tank to hammering nails through a board, the phone continues to work.

This video is just plain cool.  Check it out:

About Wireless Toyz

Named a “Wireless Superstore” by journalists across the country, Wireless Toyz offers cell phone users a unique retail environment where they are able to pick and choose different mobile packages. At Wireless Toyz, shoppers are able to review wireless plans from nationwide providers, conveniently comparing and contrasting mobile programs from Sprint, Verizon, T-Mobile, Virgin, and other companies.

Founded by entrepreneur and businessman Joe Barbat, Wireless Toyz has grown significantly since its establishment in 1998, due to a profitable business model and a corporate commitment to selling a wide range of brands. Joe Barbat built Wireless Toyz with the intention of giving consumers choice in communication tools, applications, and accessories, all in one location. In addition to carrying a comprehensive line of mobile phones and programs, Wireless Toyz offers satellite television plans from recognized providers, including DirecTV.

CEO and Chairman Joe Barbat has ambitious plans to turn Wireless Toyz back into the nationally recognized name it once was. Found in 15 states across the country, Joe Barbat started Wireless Toyz in a stand-alone kiosk in his father’s video rental store as a teenager. Citing his father as one of the most influential figures in his life, Joe Barbat developed his skills as a self-made business professional from watching and learning from his father, who is himself a lifelong entrepreneur.

Fascinating Wireless Facts

1. U.S. has the highest minutes of use (MOUs) per month per user and the lowest average revenue per minute of service of the 26 OECD countries tracked by Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

2. The FCC’s consumer survey released in June 2010 found that, “92% of cell phone users are very or somewhat satisfied with their cell phone service overall.”

3. Wireless economic contributions have grown faster (16%) than the rest of the economy (3%).

4. 3G technology has been deployed to areas covering more than 92% of the U.S. population.

5. Despite having 6% of global wireless subscribers, the U.S. is home to more than 21% of global 3G subscribers.

6. The U.S. has more unique 3G subscribers (123.2 million) than the five largest EU countries combined (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and UK).

7. Under revised Horizontal Merger guidelines by DOJ and FTC, U.S. is the only wireless market among the 26 OECD countries not classified as “highly concentrated.”

8. At the end of 2009, the average revenue per minute in the U.S. was $0.04. Across Europe’s developed countries, the average revenue per minute was $0.16. As a result, the average wireless consumer in Europe used just 160 minutes a month compared to over 824 minutes a month for the U.S.

9. The wireless industry directly/indirectly employs >2.4 million Americans.

10. In 2009, U.S. providers reported making capital investments totaling $20.4 billion, which was more than the providers in the 5 largest European countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and UK) spent combined ($17.9 billion).

Facts courtesy of The International Association for the Wireless Telecommunications Industry (CTIA.org).

Wireless Toyz History

Led by CEO and founder Joe Barbat, Wireless Toyz is a family of retail franchises selling cellular devices and accessories. Wireless Toyz allows shoppers to choose from a broad range of phones and compare service providers to ensure that they select the best products to meet their needs.

Joe Barbat first conceived of a business bringing together several different service providers at a very young age. After discerning a growing market for wireless products, Joe Barbat opened a pager kiosk, the predecessor to Wireless Toyz, in his father’s video store. From that time on, steadily increasing revenues enabled Joe Barbat to expand operations to his own location, then to franchising in 2001.

In 2007, Wireless Toyz was acquired by a private equity firm. After Wireless Toyz underwent a number of negative impacts in 2008 and 2009, Joe Barbat regained ownership of the company and is currently employing his versatile, results-driven leadership to re-aligning it. Under Joe Barbat’s guidance, Wireless Toyz aims to regain its status as a nationally recognized name.

Philanthropic efforts remain of the highest importance to Joe Barbat and Wireless Toyz. When Wireless Toyz celebrated its 10th anniversary, the company donated proceeds from the sales of a new store in Texas to the Miracle League of Frisco, and Joe Barbat has used his work with Wireless Toyz to benefit a variety of other organizations.

Wireless Toyz is located in Southfield, Michigan. For more information about the company and the products and services available at the nearest Wireless Toyz location, visit www.wirelesstoyz.com.

Consumer Reports goes all-in with their video review of the new iPad from Apple.  According to the team at Consumer Reports “the new iPad from Apple is an improvement on the original. But how does it compare to the Motorola Xoom and the Samsung Galaxy Tab? Consumer Reports takes a look”.

About Wireless Toyz

Named one of the fastest growing franchises of 2007 by Entrepreneur magazine, Wireless Toyz ranked as number 352 in the same publication’s Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list of that same year and advanced to number 169 in 2008. Built on the principles of convenience and variety, Joe Barbat’s Wireless Toyz stores have prospered because of the company’s unique concept. Wireless Toyz features one-stop shopping, allowing wireless users to compare and contrast cell phone plans by Sprint, T-Mobile, Metro PCS, Cricket as well as other providers. Additionally, each Wireless Toyz store is owned and operated by a competent wireless phone expert, providing customers with a comprehensive resource for information and questions.

Our friends at consumer reports are proud to bring you this comprehensive video on their recommendations for selecting the right smart phone that fits your needs and lifestyle.

Wireless Toyz carries a variety of smart phones that are available at our store locations. We encourage you to review the smartphone selection on our website, as well as, the available phone plans prior to your visit.

About Wireless Toyz

Named one of the fastest growing franchises of 2007 by Entrepreneur magazine, Wireless Toyz ranked as number 352 in the same publication’s Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list of that same year and advanced to number 169 in 2008. Built on the principles of convenience and variety, Joe Barbat’s Wireless Toyz stores have prospered because of the company’s unique concept. Wireless Toyz features one-stop shopping, allowing wireless users to compare and contrast cell phone plans by Sprint, T-Mobile, Metro PCS, Cricket as well as other providers. Additionally, each Wireless Toyz store is owned and operated by a competent wireless phone expert, providing customers with a comprehensive resource for information and questions.

Wireless Toyz has launched a corporate blog that is designed to provide information about products, services, and more in the wireless retail industry.  Fans of the organization follow the blog because new content about smart phone and mobile phone features are regularly released by Wireless Toyz.

Wireless Toyz Launches New Corporate Blog

The new blog also has the following features:

• Specials on accessories that you can find at your favorite Wireless Toyz location.
• Specials on name-brand accessories that you can find at your favorite Wireless Toyz location.
• A complete listing of the quality services offered at each Wireless Toyz location.
• A store locator feature that will allow you to quickly find a Wireless Toyz location in your area.
• Regular updates about the most current information about mobile and cellular phones.

“We believe that providing timely updates and information to our customers and followers will prove to be a tremendous value to them and the phones that they use on a daily basis,” said Founder Joe Barbat.

About Wireless Toyz

Named one of the fastest growing franchises of 2007 by Entrepreneur magazine, Wireless Toyz ranked as number 352 in the same publication’s Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list of that same year and advanced to number 169 in 2008. Built on the principles of convenience and variety, Joe Barbat’s Wireless Toyz stores have prospered because of the company’s unique concept. Wireless Toyz features one-stop shopping, allowing wireless users to compare and contrast cell phone plans by Sprint, T-Mobile, Metro PCS, Cricket as well as other providers. Additionally, each Wireless Toyz store is owned and operated by a competent wireless phone expert, providing customers with a comprehensive resource for information and questions.

Let’s face it.  Locating the right financing to purchase and operate a franchise can be an extremely stressful process.  For some people, the thought of having to ask another source for funding is a pride-swallowing exercise.  For others, the thought of revealing their personal finances during the franchise discovery process is completely un-nerving.

In order to achieve the success that you have dreamed about as a franchise owner, you will have to participate in situations that take you outside of your comfort zone.  You will find that as your franchise develops, these early experiences of stretching your comfort zone will come in handy for solving future issues.

Download the Franchise Capital Worksheet.

Having a tool available that can help you to determine the right financial fit, and, the amount of capital required to purchase and operate a franchise is an extremely value asset.

About Joe Barbat

Joe Barbat provides valuable information to those seeking a new career as a franchise owner.  The tools and information that he produces are designed to quickly allow people to make a decision regarding the direction of their franchise search.  As a successful franchise founder in the Wireless Retail industry, Joe understands the concerns and excitement associated with finding, purchasing, and operating the franchise that fits you best.

Joe Barbat and Wireless Toyz Launch Franchisee Field Manual

Rarely is a franchise a ‘love-at-firstsight’ relationship.  So how do you know you’ve found the right fit?  Consider evaluating your next franchise opportunity against the following criteria:

• The opportunity aligns with your personal Success Formula.
• There are happy, profitable, supported franchisees.
• A representative Earnings Claim.
• Strong local marketing plan that can be reliably executed by franchisees.
• Leaders whom you’d be comfortable following.
• The franchisor regularly introduces new products, services, or offerings.
• The pricing for products are in line with the current market.
• The franchisor visits franchisees at the store level and regularly provides support and suggestions for ongoing improvement.

Perhaps you are at the beginning of your franchise search and need basic tools and resources to support your efforts.  If that is the case, we strongly recommend downloading the Franchisee Field Manual.  The manual provides quality information on how to begin qualifying new franchise opportunities.

About Wireless Toyz

Named one of the fastest growing franchises of 2007 by Entrepreneur magazine, Wireless Toyz ranked as number 352 in the same publication’s Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list of that same year and advanced to number 169 in 2008. Built on the principles of convenience and variety, Joe Barbat’s Wireless Toyz stores have prospered because of the company’s unique concept. Wireless Toyz features one-stop shopping, allowing wireless users to compare and contrast cell phone plans by Sprint, T-Mobile, Metro PCS, Cricket as well as other providers. Additionally, each Wireless Toyz store is owned and operated by a competent wireless phone expert, providing customers with a comprehensive resource for information and questions.

Joe Barbat recommends these due diligence tips.

You want to make an informed business decision when selecting a franchise. Your research will help you calculate the risk you will be taking with your investment capital, your time, and your potential to derive an income from another job or business.  In addition, you want to also secure the value of your assets for the time in the future when you may wish to sell the business.

By now you will have had contact with one or more representatives from the franchisor.  You may still have lots of questions to ask.   To help you gain an adequate understanding of the business model and relationship you are about to enter, be sure you get complete and thorough answers to these questions:

1. What is the competitive advantage that this franchisor has in this industry that I can capitalize on for my success?
2. What is this franchisor’s unique position in the industry?  How do they assist their franchisees with competing for market share?
3. Can the franchisor provide industry trends data reports?  How does the franchisor use these reports to plan their marketing and franchise growth strategies?
4. How many franchisees were added in the past 12 months?  How does franchising fit in the overall business growth strategy?
5. Can the franchisor describe (in detail) what a day in the life of a successful franchisee looks like?
6. Get some current and former franchisees on the phone and ask them these “validation” questions:

- How does the franchisor assist them in competing for market share?

- What is their analysis of the industry?

As part of due diligence process, be sure to review and monitor the businesses that would compete with your franchise opportunity. Gather franchise information from competing franchises in your industry or region.

About Joe Barbat

As a leader in the wireless retail industry, Joe Barbat founded Wireless Toyz in 1995 and grew the organization to a multi-location national franchise.  Now Joe Barbat focuses on providing quality information and advice for franchise candidates that are interested in creating a better life through owning a franchise.  Questions, thoughts, and comments about your franchise search experience are fielded by visiting the Ask Joe Barbat section of the website.

The Franchisee Field Manual

Imagine if you could compile a list of the best ways to evaluate and select the appropriate franchise for yourself?  Joe Barbat, the Founder and CEO of Wireless Toyz has created a downloadable e-book for that exact purpose.

Below you will find a link to the first Franchisee Field Manual that has been created for the specific purpose of assisting future franchise owners with the resources and information to assist in the franchise selection process.

Franchisee Field Manual

Franchises are like exclusive clubs. They don’t take just anybody – and that is for both their benefit and yours.

Franchisors have a qualification process that will involve interviews and reviews of financial information. You are creating a business relationship – often for 10 years – and this is not to be taken lightly.

Typically, there are seven steps to franchise ownership of a franchise:

1. Find a franchise concept that fits.

2. Submit the application/request for consideration.

3. The franchisor delivers the Franchise Disclosure Document to you and you confirm that you have received it.

4. Training and support overview with franchisor’s representative.

5. Franchise disclosure review with franchisor’s representative.

6. Franchise due diligence with franchisor, franchisees, and industry sources.

7. Celebration or discovery day, where you meet the corporate staff and may sign a franchise agreement.

Now, each franchise may have different steps in between these larger milestones.  However, these are the stages that you can definitely expect to go through when seriously pursuing a new franchise opportunity.  We encourage you to explore these franchise opportunities, and, to find the right franchise fit.  If you would like assistance in where to start your search, consider taking the Franchise Compatibility Assessment, or, a Franchise Characteristics Assessment.

About Wireless Toyz

Named one of the fastest growing franchises of 2007 by Entrepreneur magazine, Wireless Toyz ranked as number 352 in the same publication’s Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list of that same year and advanced to number 169 in 2008. Built on the principles of convenience and variety, Joe Barbat’s Wireless Toyz stores have prospered because of the company’s unique concept. Wireless Toyz features one-stop shopping, allowing wireless users to compare and contrast cell phone plans by Sprint, T-Mobile, Metro PCS, Cricket as well as other providers. Additionally, each Wireless Toyz store is owned and operated by a competent wireless phone expert, providing customers with a comprehensive resource for information and questions.

Personal Characteristics Evaluation

Scan this list and check the top five characteristics that have contributed to your success in the past.  These five characteristics can then be used to compare your personal strengths against the successful traits of franchisees for a particular franchise model.

• Persistent Team player
• Sales skills
• Strong drive to achieve
• High energy level
• Goal-oriented behavior
• Confident
• Calculated risk taker
• Creative Innovative
• Management experience
• Committed
• Problem solving skills
• Tolerance for ambiguity
• Strong integrity
• Highly reliable
• Self-starter
• Ability to consolidate resources
• Strong management and organizational skills
• Competitive
• Strong people skills
• Tolerance for failure
• Desire to work hard
• Organized
• Ability to multi-task
• Can motivate others
• Competent trainer
• Customer-focused
• Other: _________________________

About Wireless Toyz

Named one of the fastest growing franchises of 2007 by Entrepreneur magazine, Wireless Toyz ranked as number 352 in the same publication’s Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list of that same year and advanced to number 169 in 2008. Built on the principles of convenience and variety, Joe Barbat’s Wireless Toyz stores have prospered because of the company’s unique concept. Wireless Toyz features one-stop shopping, allowing wireless users to compare and contrast cell phone plans by Sprint, T-Mobile, Metro PCS, Cricket as well as other providers. Additionally, each Wireless Toyz store is owned and operated by a competent wireless phone expert, providing customers with a comprehensive resource for information and questions.

Below is a complimentary assessment used by many franchises to help franchisees determine their compatibility to a particular franchise model.  We welcome you to use this at your discretion for as many franchise opportunities as you would like

What Do You Want Your Life to Look Like in 1 Year?

Quickly write down the first seven things that come to mind when you think of what your life will be like one year into owning your own business. What will you be doing? What does a typical day look like? Spend no more than three minutes on this exercise. .

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What Do You Want Your Life to Look Like in 10 Years?

Now write down the first seven things that come to mind when you think of what you want your life to look like in 10 years. What is a typical day like being your own boss 10 years from now?

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Look at the Two Lists.  Do You See Any Patterns or Common Themes?

Write them down:

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What Are Your Passions?

Ask yourself, “What could I do 10 hours a day and be so excited about it that I go back the next day and do more just as passionately?” Write those things down here:

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What Are Your Skills?

What would a current or former boss or colleague single you out for doing well? What would a friend say are your best qualities? Write them down here.

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Free Rate Plan Comparison

Did you know there are millions of rate plan possibilities? At Wireless Toyz, a Wireless Expert will analyze your cellular bill and determine how you can save money on the features you use most.

Business Solutions

All of our services can be applied to your company or organization. Plus, we offer employee training to make sure everyone understands their phones, accessories and rate plan. We’ll partner you with a Wireless Expert who will help you increase productivity by introducing or consolidating a business-wide cellular plan.

Gift Certificates

With so many phones, accessories and services available, it may seem impossible to choose the perfect gift. A Wireless Toyz Gift Certificate allows you to give the hottest technology while letting your friends and family choose the gadgets they really want.

Phonebook/Picture Transfer

A Wireless Expert can move your old phonebook to your new phone for you in minutes. In many cases, we can also transfer your old texts, pictures and ringtones — even print out pictures “stuck” in your camera phone.

Phonebook Back-Up

Avoid the nightmare of losing all of your contacts by having your Wireless Expert save a back-up phonebook in our store. It’s always a good idea to have a back-up in case your phone is destroyed or you decide to switch carriers.

Payment Center

Use our locations to make your wireless payments, even if they are due today. In many locations, you can even pay for utilities, reload prepaid plans and more, all in one stop.

Phone Education/Training

At Wireless Toyz, we offer a real cellular relationship, and we’re always available to answer questions. Your Wireless Expert is trained on all of the products we offer, and we can help you every step of the way, from phone demonstrations to rate plan explanations to helping you choose the right accessories.

Service/Repair

If your phone needs a slight fix, many Wireless Toyz stores will be happy to repair it for you or direct you to a location that can.

Re-Furbished/Gently Used Phones

If your uninsured phone is beyond repair, many companies will expect you to pay full-price for a brand-new replacement to finish out your contract. At Wireless Toyz, we are always purchasing our customers’ gently used phones, so we have them available to you at a fraction of the cost.