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Quick Tip: First thing to do to fix office equipment

ProAssisting Blog

For me, I’m usually under the gun with my hair on fire because I need to get this work done ASAP before my boss heads out the door for their business trip… and my computer freezes or the printer stops working or my fax machine won’t send. And do you know what they do? Try it, you’ll be amazed. Share it with others.

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What does it take to be a successful office manager?

Page Personnel

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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31 Ways to Be Less Wasteful In the Office

Eco-Office Gals

Reduce paper use by emailing when possible. Take out warranties when purchasing machinery and equipment. A combo fax machine, printer, photocopier and scanner uses less energy. Need to replace your office equipment? Install solar panels on the roof for renewable heating and electricity. Refill laser cartridges.

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Administrative/Clerical: Staying Healthy Around Sick Coworkers

Office Dynamics

Many administrative professionals share computer equipment, telephones, and office machines with other people. Wipe your telephone handset, keyboard, desk surface, copy machine, fax machine, and other surfaces with disinfecting wipes, or use a disinfectant spray with paper towels.

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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.   Start with something like electronic faxes.    We use a service that allows a person to fax to a phone number, but rather than a physical fax coming out on our end, it lands in our email in-boxes.    We love ours! 

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Practically Perfect PA visits: Hampton Inn and Suites Myrtle Beach

Practically Perfect PA

Business center with computer, copier, fax, scanner. The suite had everything I needed for my stay including a fully equipped kitchen, a huge bedroom with two double beds, a big bathroom and a really comfortable lounge area with a patio door leading out to the balcony. Guest laundry. Fitness room. Free parking.

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Best Business Technology for Small Businesses & Their Owners (28 ideas from them to you!)

Stephanie LH Calahan

It allows us to easily email branded invoices to our clients, which they can then pay by mail or online. By recording payments as we receive them, we can just as easily monitor overdue payments and send email reminders. But I live and work in less than 200 square feet -- so I don't have the room for a lot of equipment.