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Many of us use Microsoft Office very effectively, but there a lot of tools to help you be more productivity. As part of our Lotus Learning Series we will be holding an online session on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 3:00 PM to explore Office Power User Tips. We will cover… 1000’s of templates available…
You know it’s critical to understand your customers better than the competition. You’ve heard that gathering customer insights can boost that understanding. And you may have noticed a lot of buzz about business intelligence. But what’s behind those concepts? And what do they mean for your business? Here’s the deal … Business intelligence (BI) refers…
The future of work is mobile. But you may be worried that working from anywhere, on any device, could expose you to added security risks. Whether you’re a road warrior or remote worker here are some simple tips to stay protected. Bring your own WiFi Working on the go can sometimes make you feel tethered…
Post a neat little comment to Facebook or Twitter then post a photo or video. Watch the difference in the number of people that engage or share. According to MIT, the human brain can process and identify images in just 13 milliseconds. Written information can take many seconds for the brain to process. It is…
You’re starting a new business and it’s the most exciting thing you’ve ever done. How do you convey your enthusiasm and make the best possible impression? You need an elevator pitch, a concise, persuasive story that sums up your business in no more than a minute. The term elevator pitch comes from Hollywood, where producers…
You’re talking, messaging, and meeting with your customers online, but are you getting the most out of your virtual meetings? Facilitating an effective online meeting is a skill that is easily fine-tuned and can help you deepen customer relationships—and make the sale. Ask yourself: is a meeting the best way to get this done? If so,…
If you are using the Microsoft Outlook iOS app with Office 365 you could run into an issue. Microsoft is very serious about security with Office 365. They recently increased security of remote access to Office 365. If your email and calendar stopping syncing in the app you will need to update the app in…
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…
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…
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