It's a common scenario: you receive an important document via email that needs signed and sent back immediately. You download the document, print it out and sign it. Now, you have to scan it back to the computer (if you even have a scanner). Then, after it's scanned, you can finally send it back.

Such a simple process becomes such a hassle, doesn't it? It's frustrating, and it is wasting precious time that you could be spending elsewhere.

The good news is that it doesn't have to be that way anymore. The computer software, Your Handwriting 2.0, takes your handwriting and creates a customized font from it for you. This means that your days of printing, signing, scanning and emailing back can come to an end! You can write entire letters, in your very own handwriting, using a keyboard and a computer screen, and the recipients will never know the difference.

The problem: Unfortunately for business owners, Your Handwriting 2.0 is no longer being produced commercially. That's a plus for you!

The secret: You can find Your Handwriting 2.0 software if you do a little digging. Start by doing a customized search on eBay or Amazon. If that doesn't work, plug "Your Handwriting 2.0 software" into any search engine. You should be able to find a copy of the software that way.

The solution: You purchase Your Handwriting 2.0 and start a business offering business owners and others the chance to purchase a font in their own handwriting.

Great idea, isn't it? Let's take a look at some of the advantages to prospective clients purchasing fonts in their own handwriting:

-No more printing out documents that need your signature.

-If your secretary needs you to sign a letter but your out-of-town or the office, she can simply use your handwriting font.

-You can write letters and emails in your own handwriting-making the correspondence much more personal.

-If an important check needs your signature and you're not in, your secretary can simply run the check through the printer, using your handwriting font.

-Actual handwriting takes more time than simply typing-a handwriting font saves time.

You can offer clients cursive or printed handwriting fonts. You've got plenty of selling points. You just need to determine how much you're going to charge for each handwriting font. Will you offer discounts to businesses that order two or more complete handwriting fonts? Will you have a cart to allow for online orders?

You'll want to create a web site to show off your product. Write a letter in your own handwriting, then show it as created by Your Handwriting 2.0 and place them side-by-side on your webpage. Does it look the same? Such a demonstration can be a great selling point. Consider offering a 30-day money back guarantee-this will give your customers' assurance. You'll also want to consider what type of customer service you'll offer.

Finally, make sure your web site also includes a price list and a contact page. Check out vLetter, another company that sells customized handwriting fonts. It might give you some ideas of what you want to do and what you don't want to do.

EDITOR'S NOTE: You will need a printer and flatbed scanner to use this software.

Resources:

http://www.zillr.org/ebook/your-handwriting-20-personalize-everything.html

http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles%2F2002%2Fs1306%2F05s06a%2F05s06a.asp

http://www.creativetechs.com/tips/quicktips_22.html