New Year, New Software: The Case for Updating

There are some serious benefits to be reaped—and major consequences to avoid—that should encourage you to update your business software this new year. Here are a few reasons that justify updating your company’s software. Save time – With new software in place, your entire team can work steadily without disruptions or fear of technical difficulties for…

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…

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…

5 Reasons to update your Copiers and Printers

Whether you have a small business with one printer or a large business with a fleet of machines, upgrading your equipment has the potential to increase efficiency and cut costs. Here are five reasons why your business should consider upgrading its office equipment. 1. Improved Quality: Upgrades often come with new technology designed specifically to…

Revive that stalled sale

Every salesperson has experienced a stalled sale. You know, where a prospect is excited about buying what you’re selling and eager to do business with you, only to suddenly go cold and offer up excuses as to why they’re not ready to pull the trigger. How can you revive a stalled sale? Be prepared. Be…

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…

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…