SC Technology Group supports Feed Geelong Appeal 2015

Feed Geelong is an initiative taking place in October and is run by Give Where You Live. This great cause aims to raise funds solely to help support Geelong’s Emergency Food Relief System. Did you know: 3650,000 meals are distributed per year by Geelong’s emergency food relief system – that’s 1000 meals a day! There are 53…

Tips to Increase Your Odds of Success

By using the brain’s natural tendencies to your advantage, you can actually influence other people’s responses and decisions. Here are several tips to increase your odds of success in both business and social settings. Remember that silence is golden. Silence often gets a bad rap for being “awkward,” but remaining silent can be used to…

Your IT Security Checklist

Whether you have a dedicated IT staff or outsource your IT needs to a managed service provider, review this checklist to make sure your network and confidential business data is as secure as possible. • Integrated BYOD Practices – Your “Bring Your Own Device” strategy should include secure wireless connectivity, remote wipe services, and remote device…

Ending your meetings right

Your meetings should produce results, not just small talk. If your meetings seem unproductive, utilize these tips to ensure your meetings have follow-through. Ask for alignment: Ask, “Is everyone OK with where we ended up?” This is a simple step and will bring any questions or concerns to the forefront. The idea isn’t to confirm…

Put real value in your Sales!

It often seems that the most important aspect of a buying decision is price. While price is a factor in every sale, it’s not always the primary factor. Every salesperson should learn how to resist the temptation to offer too much of a discount, too quickly. Try these helpful tips to increase the effectiveness of…

Why leasing your office equipment is a good choice!

Businesses of every size rely on their office equipment to handle their everyday needs in an efficient manner. From computers to copiers, there are certain types of equipment that every business must have in order to operate successfully. Often times the struggle comes with the decision to lease or buy equipment. Leasing and buying both…

Is the paperless office becoming a reality?

Today there is a new breed of environmentally friendly managers working their way up the ladder, along with the eco-conscience boomers as governments and society place the focus on reducing our waste and effect on the environment.  Saving energy and using sustainable means to do so pushes the need to create the efficient paperless office.…

10 Apps to improve your work productivity

1. Wunderlist   Wunderlist is a free app that will help you manage your daily tasks. It acts as a digital to-do list. The app is not just for lists, but also setting reminders, making notes and sharing events. It is cloud-based, so your data easily syncs across all of your devices.      …

Stand out from the Competition through Green Retailing

Green retailing can be achieved through a combination of both green products and green practices: • Manage energy by creating an energy-efficient retail space. Use energy-efficient lighting and equipment, and turn everything off when closing for the day. When possible, turn to daylighting to take advantage of natural lighting. • Manage waste by reducing the…