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Finding new customers is critical to keeping your business going and increasing profits. But, how do you find and attract the buyers that need your products and services? Calling or emailing a stranger used to be the way. Now, unsolicited calls and emails are less effective than ever at sparking a conversation. Just look at…
Invest in cost-effective technology to grow your business Do you spend money on technology, or do you invest in technology? If you spend money on technology, you buy software after you already need it. Purchasing is reactive. Excess money is spent on services you ‘think’ you’ll need, but do not actually use. If you invest…
Many companies choose large, floor-model printer/copiers for the advanced features and capabilities. The truth is many users seldom utilize the myriad of finishing options. They do use features such as advanced scanning, duplex printing, and high speed color printing. Brother International has created the MFC-L9550CDW to fill the niche while saving companies money on supplies…
RingCentral has very exciting updates for this month… RingCentral Desktop Heads Up Display (HUD) RingCentral is making life easier for receptionists with the ability to track the availability of up to 100 users in an easy on-screen format. Many receptionists or those that handle a lot of inbound calls depend on a sidecar mounted on…
Imagine not being able to send or receive e-mail for days, possibly weeks. Don’t think this could happen because you have a reputable anti-virus software installed? If so, you’re operating on a false sense of security and hackers are praying that you keep thinking that way. Here’s why… Most business owners think that because they…
A common question small business owners consider is when are should they purchase a server. Here are some questions you should ask yourself…. How many employees use a computer? Are computer users on-site or off-site? What type of information are users accessing? It is just files or do they need access to shared software application data such…
Lotus personnel are beginning to get a lot of questions about the end of life for Windows Server 2003. It just seems like we were getting questions about the end of life of Windows XP. We have assembled a list of frequently asked questions and answers regarding end of life slated for July 14, 2015. For…
I recently had an opportunity to assist Kathy Ryan of the “The Nimble Leader Podcast” with information technology issues regarding releasing employees. You can listen to the 10 mistakes and read the show notes here. “The Nimble Leader Podcast is hosted by Kathy Ryan, SPHR, a recognized coach, speaker and award winning-author. In each episode,…
Microsoft Office 365 is unique in that it is still a copy of Microsoft Office installed on your workstation, but it is also being incrementally improved with new features in the background. Microsoft doesn’t make you wait for a new release every few years. Check out these new features that are out now or are…
Right now we have two great offers from Lenovo on notebook computers. Lenovo B50-45 $399.99 This is a great second computer for employees that need to stay in touch on the road or at home. Windows 7 Pro ensures that they can connect to your corporate network and get work done via remote. Windows 7…
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