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

Tips From T. Marie

No matter what type of home business you may be running, storing files and information are part of the package. That used to mean digging through cluttered desktops, searching for lost USB drives, and the frustrations of figuring out how to share files. These days you don’t need clunky file cabinets anymore. Don’t panic!

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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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13 Ways You Should be Using Your Smartphone for Business

Tips From T. Marie

Yet another reason to ditch the file cabinet and move your files to the cloud; file access on your smartphone. Scan and Fax Email. If you’ve ever had to turn down a purchase because you had no way of taking a credit/debit card payment you’ll be happy to know there’s an app for that now. Documents on the Go.

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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. You might also want to do a bit of looking into Merchant Anywhere and Leaders Merchant Services.

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New job, new culture, new language

Laughing all the Way to Work

You have to learn a whole new way of doing things, from how to log onto the computer to filling out a purchase order form. I also included instructions on how to use some of the equipment that I needed to use such as the telephone, photocopier and fax. Starting a new job is more than just changing where you work.

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The Use of Paperwork in Business and the Importance of Recycling

Eco-Office Gals

Companies, businesses and industries with lots of customers have to implement several filing systems. The patient would have to wait for an undefined amount of time until hospital personnel look through thousands of files. Papers require manually filing which can take up valuable time and office space.

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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).