Palm Treo smart phones allow businesses to keep up with today’s fast-paced society. The Palm Treo goes beyond a standard cellular phone. The Palm Treo allows users to integrate their electronic calendars and Internet into their cellular phones. This allows businesses to become increasingly more mobile.

Before you buy a Palm Treo (or several dozen), consider the following:

1. Businesses can provide better support to clients by giving employees convenient access to email on the Palm Treo phone.
   
2. Palm Treo accessories such as ear pieces allow users to be "hands free." In most states, this will enable a user to talk legally on the Palm Treo while driving an automobile.
3. You'll be able to track employees more closely and communicate more easily.
   

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Determine the number of company-owned Palm Treo phones and Palm Treo cases your business needs

It's easier to establish a budget for Palm Treo phones if you determine the number you need. Palm Treo phones help with business productivity and the customer support process. It may not be practical for everyone to carry a Palm Treo in your company, but upper management, technical support, and other emergency personnel are good candidates.

I recommend: Palm Treos have improved productivity in many industries regardless of the Palm Treo software they contain or the reasons they're needed. Read more about how Palm Treos have improved productivity in the medical community. Compare Palm Treo Smartphone models at Palm.com and get reviews on Palm Treo software at PalmInfoCenter.com.

Order Palm Treo accessories online or locally

Try to negotiate the best rate from Palm Treo providers. Get as much Palm Treo information as possible. Call or email the sales department. Select the Palm Treo model that best matches your business needs. Be careful not to commit to a long-term contract that has costly early termination fees. This will cost your business a significant amount of money in the event of downsizing.

I recommend: Compare prices for several Palm Treo models at AT&T.

Evaluate Treo providers to find the best service plan for your business

Consider the types of calls and email activity that your business does. Also, consider the possibility of international calls in your plan, especially if your business makes many international calls. Plans vary widely. Find out all of a plan's details before committing to a specific plan. Contact multiple Treo providers to find the best deal.

I recommend: Compare service plans for several Palm Treo models at Cnet.

Buy a used or refurbished Palm Treo

Make sure the used Palm Treo you buy is good condition. Look at user reviews of resellers and make sure to get a warranty.

I recommend: Buy a used Palm Treo from Fast Lane Wireless or Zendoo.com.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Buy Palm Treo cases to protect phones from damage since employees will be carrying the phones off hours. Consider other Palm Treo accessories and Palm Treo software as well.
• •  Integrate corporate email into Palm Treo phones for all of your employees. To maximize productivity, the Palm Treo email should be synchronized with the corporate email server. This will allow users to delete the email once on the Palm Treo, and it will be deleted automatically on the corporate email server.
• •  Provide Palm Treo training for your employees. This will allow employees to get the most use out of their Palm Treo phones.