Another week, another release from Microsoft. Hot off the back of the new Surface Studio, Microsoft have added yet another product to their?Office365 suite of applications. Have a look at Microsoft Teams:
Cut time by pre-drafting emails
As a business owner or manager there is a good chance that a fair number of the emails you send out to your employees are with the purpose that they then send a message to a third party on your behalf. When drafting this message however, there may be some back and forth before it…
Looking at IMAP and POP protocols
In order for email to work, systems rely on what are called protocols. These are essentially a set of rules that dictate how data moves from system to system. When it comes to email, there are currently two major protocols: POP and IMAP. While most email systems will support both, it is a good idea…
What to do when tech doesn't work
Almost every employee in every role relies on technology in order to do their job. When technology is working, everything hums along and productivity is solid. The second our technology stops working however, we can find ourselves struggling to even complete the most basic of tasks. The result can be a dramatic drop in overall…
What is If This Then That?
These days many of us have integrated various apps and programs on our computers and mobile devices into our daily lives. The problem many of us face, however, is that apps and programs are all different and many don’t work all that well together, so we need to take time to transfer information or even…
Is your business ready for ERP?
ERP, or Enterprise Resource Planning, is often seen to be the domain of large businesses. However, with numerous new software solutions being released on a regular basis, small to medium businesses are quickly realizing the power of these back office automation and management tools. While it is true not all businesses will need it, there…
Dealing with slow Internet
One of the most frustrating tech issues a business faces is slow Internet connectivity. Despite today?s technological advancement, many businesses suffer from lowered productivity as a direct result of a slow Internet connection. If this is a daily annoyance for your business too then it’s time to learn some ways to help fix your slow…
How to boost office productivity
The office is meant to be a place of productivity, but it can easily become a place of constant struggle against distractions. This makes efficiency an elusive goal and it’s not just those working in the office space who can’t get on with the task at hand and suffer, but potentially the bottom line of…
Tips for taking on tedious tasks
There are often tedious tasks that can threaten to take the joy out of your working day, but often it is these very same jobs which are essential too. When it comes to sustaining successful productivity at work you cannot simply refuse to do whatever you don’t enjoy. However, there are ways to bring a…
5 online presentation tips
Presentations are an integral part of any business, regardless of size. There is a good chance that you will have to give at least one presentation in your career, with many people giving so many they lose count. Many small businesses are starting to hire remote workers or carry out business over large distances, which…