If you were to take the total amount of time spent at work each day and graph it, chances are, a good chunk of it’s spent on non-work related tasks. This “social loafing” is causing companies untold amounts of lost profits due to decreased productivity. While outlawing social activities at work is somewhat draconian, there… Read more
Do you have an assistant in your business? Someone to take care of day-to-day functions so you can take care of running the business? No? Why not? Small business owners will typically answer this question by noting that they can’t possibly afford another employee. While you may not be able to hire a full time… Read more
The pointing device, or mouse, is one of the integral parts of our computer platform. Without it, we would have a tough time navigating today’s complicated software. While the mouse is useful in office suites like Microsoft Office 365, there are times when it seems like it’s a waste of effort. Microsoft agrees, and as… Read more
As virtual technology continues to advance and become available, more businesses are taking advantage-especially the bigger ones. Having the ability to meet online with other employees and partners cuts the travel costs down and allows the company to save money. As fuel costs continue to rise, companies will begin to look for other alternatives to… Read more
A wide variety of forces can be attributed to the rise of videoconferencing in the business community. Ranging from small businesses becoming more technologically savvy to the technology itself becoming more conducive to use in a business setup, a wide range of aspects can be said to be behind the popularity of the concept of… Read more
One of the most frustrating things, when it comes to the Internet, is finding a stable connection while outside the office. Most coffee shops and hotels offer Wi-Fi, but you have to pay to connect. If you have a new iPad with a cellular data connection, you can share the connection with up to five… Read more
Presentations are an important part of business. Take Apple for example, millions of fans eagerly await their next presentation. While many small businesses would love to have an audience like that to present to, they don’t. What you, as a small business owner or manager, do need to do is prepare presentations that are professional… Read more
Companies no longer operate in a local only location, with technology they can reach customers all over the planet. The same goes for their employees, they can be anywhere with an Internet connection, and still be a contributing and productive member of a team. This is made possible by software like Microsoft Office 365. If… Read more
One of the greatest things about the Internet is the incredible amount of information at our fingertips. Want to know the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow? You can easily find out by going to Google and searching for it. The trouble comes when we conduct a search and are presented with an overwhelming amount… Read more
Respect him or not, Mao Tse-tung had it right when he said, “The only real defense is an active defense.” Businesses have taken this literally and have adopted Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to ensure that when a disaster strikes they are ready with an active plan. Many of them are prepared technology wise, but the… Read more
