Instead of making them carry CDs, which can’t be updated, let your field representatives carry portable USB drives. You can get them in 4GB and 8GB sizes when you order your regular discount office supplies. They can carry photos, presentations, customer files, whatever, and your rep will always look smart. Your rep will be able to make the changes the client or vendor requests on site. Portable USB flash drives may even render it unnecessary for your rep to carry a laptop.

You can also fill them up and store the material on them for the long term, as you used to do with diskettes. Finally, you can let your onsite employees carry them as they move about so they can collaborate at any computer. These handy little discount USB mini drive devices have become very inexpensive, so you can always have a few on hand. They’re easy to get with your regular discount office supplies.