Increase productivity by axing stress in the office

Besides being bad for your health, stress can negatively impact your performance on the job. Try some of these techniques to cope with the inevitable stress you encounter in the office: Squeeze it: Believe it or not, stress balls actually work. The act of tensing your muscles and releasing them by squeezing the ball reduces…

3 must-have technologies to reduce paper consumption

Two million pages are printed every minute across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). That’s the equivalent of chopping down 63 trees per minute* or a volume of paper to cover almost 17.5 football stadium. If the paperless office may still be a myth, the “less-paper” office is a very tangible, measurable and achievable target…

Collaborate with Confidence

Technological advances have made working with others a part of everyday business. No man or woman can survive as an island in the office today. Collaboration is necessary, but can prove to be a challenge. Differences in personalities and work styles can make collaboration complicated. So, here are a few tips to help make collaboration…

Toshiba and ELO Digital announce partnership

Toshiba recently announced a partnership with the 2014 ECM manufacturer of the year – ELO, to provide Document Management and Workflow solutions. The partnership is a strong strategic fit for Toshiba who are looking to leverage off ELO’s vast experience in the DMS space. “We’re delighted to be able to enter into a mutually beneficial partnership…

Are you asking job candidates the right questions?

Hiring the right people is critical to the success of any business; unfortunately, the success rate is essentially a coin toss. According to a Forbes study, 46% of new hires fail within the first 18 months. However, it behooves us to get it right the first time — hiring the wrong person leads to wasted…

Go Green with Document Management

You might think that turning off the lights in the conference room and recycling discarded paper is enough to call your company “Green.” But, while these small steps are certainly important, your company can take a much greater stride toward a greener and more sustainable business by implementing a document management solution. If you’re still using a…

Add a Personal Touch to your Customer Service

Your customers pay your bills. They’re the lifeblood of any company, and you can’t afford to lose them, so it is imperative to keep them happy. However, customer service can be challenging. Trying to right a wrong while dealing with an unhappy, inconvenienced person is not the most pleasant of experiences, and can often prove…

5 Writing Rules everyone should know

Why do brilliant people often have such a difficult time writing effective materials? Quite simply, they haven’t mastered the five rules of effectively written business communications. Know the Specifics of Your Audience–You need to tailor your message to your clients’ demographics. Do a survey of your most loyal customers to determine which demographic gives you…

Toshiba wins 2014 Bronze Stevie Award for World’s First Multifunction Product with Erasable Toner

Company Secures Best Business-to-Business Product Honor for Eco-Conscious Product Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc., has won the 2014 Bronze Stevie® Award within the best business-to-business product category for unveiling the world’s first multifunction product (MFP), the e-STUDIO306LP/RD30, which incorporates erasable toner. The award was presented at the 12th Annual American Business Awards event held recently…