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Outsourcing Office Functions Created: Friday, October 17, 2008 Updated: Monday, October 03, 2011
Outsourcing office functions can benefit the company, but before you jump into the “outsourcing boat,” you need to determine which areas, if any, could benefit the company if they were ..
Worst Voicemail Greeting Ever Created: Monday, July 20, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 03, 2011
Here is a list of the worst voicemail greeting that people have ever heard.
How Are You Going to Avoid Being Outsourced? Created: Thursday, April 30, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 03, 2011
Tell us your tips-and-tricks that can help an employee keep their job and avoid being outsourced.
How Do You Use Outsourcing? Created: Thursday, April 23, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 03, 2011
Businesses use outsourcing all the time. From janitorial services to answering services to a shared receptionist in an office complex, outsourcing is a common everyday practice in business that sa..
What Outsourcing Myths Have You Heard? Created: Friday, March 27, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 03, 2011
The popular media has made the word
How Do You Save Money on Employee Training? Created: Friday, March 27, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 03, 2011
Employee training can become a very expensive endeavor. Creative minds can come up with different ways to accomplish the same training using less money. Share your success stories here.
Ending a Phone Call Professionally Created: Thursday, February 04, 2010 Updated: Monday, October 03, 2011
Here is a list of what other readers do to end a phone call professionally.
How Have You Streamlined Your Business? Created: Friday, March 27, 2009 Updated: Monday, October 03, 2011
Do you have ideas on how you streamlined your business to make it run more efficiently? This is the place to share them.
Managed Web Hosting Created: Friday, August 26, 2011 Updated: Friday, August 26, 2011
One of the most differentiating assets that a company can use is technology. But increasing your Internet presence does not mean you have to buy expensive servers and higher costly personnel. Mana..
Email Etiquette Created: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, August 16, 2011
With the massive amounts of emails sent every day, it's important that your employees obey the rules of business email etiquette. This guide will help you and your employees use email properly to ..
Business Software 101 Created: Thursday, August 14, 2008 Updated: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Computers and software give your employees a set of tools to help them move, manage and store information in an efficient and secure manner. Here are the different types of software that you will ..
Free Office Automation Software Created: Monday, July 11, 2011 Updated: Monday, July 11, 2011
Does your business need professional quality office automation software but you just can't afford Microsoft Office for every computer? The free alternative to Microsoft office may just be the solut..
Microsoft Office 365 Created: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Microsoft Office 365 is a Microsoft service that allows businesses to access office automation and workgroup collaboration software safely and securely over the Internet. It has the potential to sa..
Cloud Computing – A Definition of Cloud Computing Created: Friday, October 16, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, June 29, 2011
A Definition of Cloud Computing
How To Buy a Server Created: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Buying a server class computer can be a complicated task that can negatively impact your technology budget if done incorrectly. This guide will show you how to buy a server for your business that i..
Disaster Recovery Planning Keys to Success Created: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 Updated: Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Disaster recovery planning is a great idea until someone actually has to do it. There are many reasons and events that will try and sabotage your disaster recovery planning project. Here are 10 ke..
The Complete Disaster Recovery Planning Guide Created: Monday, June 01, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Disaster recovery planning is like buying automobile insurance. Nobody likes to do it, but when you need it, you're glad you bought it. Disaster recovery planning is not difficult if you understa..
How to Write a Disaster Recovery Plan Created: Monday, March 23, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Disaster recovery planning is like insurance; Everybody wants it, but no one wants to use it. Every business needs a disaster recovery plan. Creating one does not have to be a painful and labor in..
Disaster Recovery Mistakes Created: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Having a disaster recovery plan is your first step to successfully saving your business in the event of a disaster. Unfortunately, many disaster recovery planning teams make mistakes only to find o..
Disaster Recovery Planning Goals and Objectives Created: Thursday, May 21, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Disaster recovery planning is necessary to any business. Without it, your business is sure to fail if disaster strikes. Once you develop your plan, here is a checklist to test its feasibility.
Disaster Recovery - Definition of Disaster Recovery Created: Sunday, March 22, 2009 Updated: Wednesday, June 08, 2011
Disaster Recovery - Definition of Disaster Recovery
Information Security Best Practices Created: Friday, May 20, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 20, 2011
Information security is a complicated subject to comprehend. Implementing these simple IT security best practices will start the process of securing all of your company's information resources.
IT Outsourcing and Vendor Selection Guide Created: Saturday, March 06, 2010 Updated: Friday, May 20, 2011
Outsourcing isn't always a dirty word. Many operational tasks are outsourced everyday. If you have a janitorial service clean your office, you are using outsourcing. Here are articles and tips to u..
How to Buy a Refurbished Computer Created: Thursday, March 24, 2011 Updated: Friday, April 29, 2011
Some people may group refurbished computers into the same category as used computers. Learn how a refurbished computer, purchased thought the right channel can save your business a significant amo..
How To Buy a Tablet Computer for Business Created: Monday, April 04, 2011 Updated: Friday, April 29, 2011
Are you looking for something larger than a smart phone and smaller than a laptop? Then a tablet computer may be right for you. Unfortunately it will not save you the money that you may be expectin..
How to Buy a Business Netbook Computer Created: Thursday, February 24, 2011 Updated: Friday, April 29, 2011
Looking for the ultimate mobile business device? Look no further, the netbook computer is here. Since you can't judge these computers by their size, here is a buying guide to help you decide.
How To Buy a Laptop Computer for Business Created: Thursday, April 21, 2011 Updated: Friday, April 29, 2011
Laptops provide the ultimate in portable personal computing. But they also cost more than a standard desktop computer. This guide will not only help you pick the best laptop for your particular bus..
Server - Definition of Server Created: Monday, April 25, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 25, 2011
Definition of Server
Laptop Computer - Definition of Laptop Computer Created: Thursday, April 14, 2011 Updated: Monday, April 25, 2011
Definition of Laptop Computer
Tablet Computer - Definition of Tablet Computer Created: Monday, April 04, 2011 Updated: Thursday, April 14, 2011
Definition of Tablet Computer
Vendor Management Means Quality Assurance Created: Thursday, March 03, 2011 Updated: Monday, March 28, 2011
The first step in ensuring a successful outsourcing project is to implement a quality assurance program. This article will help you in your vendor come together on defining quality assurance.
Refurbished Computer - Definition of Refurbished Computer Created: Thursday, March 24, 2011 Updated: Thursday, March 24, 2011
Definition of Refurbished Computer