One of the tools that can help manage a business is to read material being produced by companies which have a stake in the small business marketplace. This is one of the primary purposes of this blog as we focus on helping business people learn about our area of expertise, Office Documents. This involves many areas of specialization and we use the resources of many of our suppliers to find ideas and to support our efforts.
Office Document Strategies Blog
Lee Kirkby
Recent Posts
Making Productive Business | Microsoft Small Business Newsletter
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Aug 6, 2014 @ 08:08 AM
Topics: technology tools, cloud computing, network backup, business processes, data security
New Tools For MFP Permit Eliminating Fax Module
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Jul 30, 2014 @ 09:07 AM
Topics: Multifunction Printer, Scanning, MFP
Apple IBM IT Partnership | Implications For More Than Enterprises
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Jul 23, 2014 @ 09:07 AM
The July 15th announcement by Apple and IBM that they were entering into a partnership for IT services and products for enterprise clients has many implications. The essence of the announcement is that IBM will use its services expertise to develop from the ground up an extensive series of apps specifically for use with Apple iOS based products like the iPhone and iPad.
Topics: business processes, IT support, BYOD
As computer networks grow and more and more users are brought on line there is one part of the network that is often forgotten and goes unmanaged. This growth can lead to unnecessary cost and also higher volumes of help desk issues. It involves the continued growth of print connection on the network as users decide they need a new printer to do their work.
Topics: cost of printing, business processes, Managed Print Services
Still Outsourcing Colour Print Production | Consider Doing Your Own
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Jul 9, 2014 @ 08:07 AM
One of the basic historical tools for business promotion has long been the colour print glossy brochure. The design and production of these was a staple of all businesses who had to promote a product or service. Using a designer and then contracting for production was a regular and often expensive task. Of course the fancier your business the fancier the need for brochures and flyers to promote it.
Topics: MFP, cost of colour, colour multifunction, colour multifunction printer
Topics: cloud computing, document storage strategy, data security
In the past two or three weeks I have noted that there is a steady stream of emails from various businesses that have me on their email distribution list asking me to confirm that I still wish to be on their list. The common theme is their need to comply with the Canadian Anti Spam Legislation which comes into effect Canada Day, July 2014.
Topics: e-mail, Canadian Legislation, spam
"Last year was by far the worst ever for security, with 2,164 incidents that exposed 822 million records, according to one security report."
In his recent ITWorldCanada article this is only one of many striking comments made by author Andrew Brooks. He goes on in the article to outline nine key etiquette steps which can help you protect your reputation even if a breach occurs. Some are obvious, such as disclose what has happened and what is at risk, as well as focusing on looking after your customers and any others who may be affected by the breach.
Topics: business processes, data security, network security
There's Room For Direct Mail In Your Marketing | Postage Rates Help
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Jun 11, 2014 @ 08:06 AM
In our highly connected world we can think that marketing and promotion is an electronic process exclusively. Of course then we open our mail box and check the promotions which come in and we look at the print flyers which are directed through newspaper and door delivery. At times we don't see that the volume of both have changed at all.
Topics: Postage meter, postage rates, e-mail, mailing equipment
Incremental Document Workflow Alteration Can Get Results
Posted by Lee Kirkby on Wed, Jun 4, 2014 @ 08:06 AM
Topics: workflow processes, document management, Document, business processes