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Who Needs an Office? 10 Entrepreneurs Weigh In on the Future of Virtual Work

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Using an online fax service can save you some money, says Ashley Bodi of SWK Technologies. Elizabeth Saunders of Real Life E® offers a wise word of advice: “Reduce, reuse and recycle: For instance, your current software, email provider, phone service and office equipment may be most—if not all—of what you need to start.

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Cloudy with a Chance of Files: Unlocking the Potential of Cloud-Based File Storage

Tips From T. Marie

Remember the days of faxing documents , emailing hefty attachments or carrying USB drives like precious cargo? But right now you have the chance to purchase the original course at the lower price and receive the updated material for free once it’s released. Sharing: Let the Files Fly! It’s a win-win!

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

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For example, answering phones, taking messages, purchasing office equipment, working with relevant software and filing paperwork. Office managers may also draft documents, help with payroll, keep an organised office environment and communicate via phone, email and fax (yes, some companies are still using fax machines).

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Choose Your Method of Communication Effectively – Email, Phone, In.

The Office Professionals Place

Monday, October 19, 2009 Choose Your Method of Communication Effectively – Email, Phone, In-person, “Snail&# Mail/Memos Have you ever received an email from someone who just started at the company asking you to do something and you haven’t been introduced? DO use email for informational purposes (i.e.

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31 Ways to Be Less Wasteful In the Office

Eco-Office Gals

Reduce paper use by emailing when possible. Purchase a water cooler instead of bottled water. Take out warranties when purchasing machinery and equipment. Take out warranties when purchasing machinery and equipment. Purchase sturdy, high quality tables and chairs that will last longer. Refill laser cartridges.

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Simple Things You Can Do to Go Green in Your Business

Stephanie LH Calahan

When purchasing new equipment, pay attention to the energy rating.   When possible, purchase biodegradable or recyclable products or products made from recycled materials.    Start with something like electronic faxes.    Most of the time we look at the fax and file it electronically, or delete it. 

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Cost Effective Ways to Greenify Your Business

Eco-Office Gals

You can communicate via email; you can use things like Google Docs, Adobe and e-Signature to send documents and contracts; even faxes can be sent and received online thanks to companies like FaxZero and MyFax. Purchase Energy Star products. That’s because they have been officially certified as being energy efficient.