November 2017

green office

Creating a Green Office Environment Is Easy

Creating a green office space is not as hard as it might seem. As a matter of fact, there is a range of methods you can apply in order to achieve this goal. Furthermore, outfitting your space so as to transform it into green office needn’t be costly. And doing so can often save you money in the long term. Let’s look in more detail at some of the things you can start doing right away.

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4 Money-Saving Hacks for Your Small Business

Small businesses have big appetites for cash. By the time many entrepreneurs blink, their small business has generated yet another expensive bill. Or acquired an unforeseen overhead. So it’s important to take every opportunity to keep your business streamlined. You want to be sure that cash is converted to profit rather than debt. These money-saving hacks for your small business should help you avoid some potential pitfalls.

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4 Ways Employee Development Benefits Your Business

Most organizations hire employees according to the criteria specified by the role they will fill. That just makes good sense. However, for various reasons, some candidates who tick every recruitment box choose to move on sooner than you expect. What’s more, it doesn’t seem to matter how much you’re paying them. One factor is repeatedly cited by workers who choose to move to newer pastures. What is that factor? It is a lack of employee development. Are you weighing the pros and cons of investing in the development of your workforce? If so, here are 4 ways employee development benefits your business.

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Managing Your Expenses as an IT Contractor

In the world of IT contracting you could find yourself on the road for a lot of the week. You’ll be going from job to job and racking up the expenses as you go. If you’re new to this line of work, keeping up with your expenses can sometimes be overwhelming. As a matter of fact, some expenses might even slip past you. When that happens, you’ll end up paying out of pocket for something you could be claiming back. So it’s important to fully prepare yourself for the expenses you’ll be accruing for each contract. Here are some tips that will help you manage your expenses as an IT contractor a bit better.

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AOL’s AIM Is Shutting Down: What’s Next?

AOL is shutting down its instant messaging service AIM on December 15, 2017. Though AOL has not given any solid reasons for its decision, its shutdown has caused a furor throughout the Internet. AIM was one of the pioneers in the instant messenger arena when it made its entry 20 years ago. It was in its heyday in the 1990’s till the early 2000’s. Why is AOL shutting it down, and what will happen next?

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6 Reasons Why You Should Consider Investing in a CMMS

A CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) is a program that automates certain processes within a business. The concept is nothing new, as various systems have been in existence since the 1980’s. However, modern technology has made the software cheaper and more accessible than ever before. If you run a business and are looking for new ways of streamlining your operation, a CMMS could be a worthwhile investment. Here are 6 reasons you should consider it.

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Is There Still a Place for a Phone on Your Office Desk?

Over the years, there have been many technological advances in the field of communications. It’s now common for businesses to rely almost exclusively on social media, email and instant messaging applications to communicate both internally and externally. Does this mean it’s time to say goodbye to the good old telephone? Not by a long shot. The phone still reigns supreme over other more modern forms of communication.

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