If you are a small business, you have no doubt struggled, at times, with tech support. Often, the most tech-savvy person in the office becomes the default person to help you get your computers working.
If you've identified that it's time to hire a company to help you with your small business desktop support or your small business network support, you might want a simple guide to help you know what to look for. Consider these four areas of expertise while conducting your search.
Document management software isn't new, and it has evolved significantly over the years. In the beginning, document management was nothing more than scanning your documents and then using key terms to search for those documents. Today, document management software allows for so much more enhancement in your operational flow.
In a recent blog post, we talked about the 4 Reasons to Go Paperless. The reality is that without document management software, you'll never truly realize those benefits.
It's been over 40 years since the term "paperless office" was coined. It seems that every generation of copiers and printers has given us bits of that promise and we might finally be in a place where the paperless office can become a reality.
To buy new or not to buy new. Is that the question?
Manufacturers are creating advanced technology for their printers every year. They are providing new ways to integrate into the technology that you use every day. It is very compelling to have the latest in technology on your printing device to get the most out of your printer. But, should there be a consideration for a refurbished printer?
We all know disaster recovery and emergency preparedness are important parts of every company, but how often do you think about either of these things? The truth is that disaster recovery processes can't just be created and then forgotten about--and here are some alarming facts that will make you want to keep those processes at the forefront of your mind.
When the business world talks about document management, almost everyone is focused on cutting costs, streamlining workflows, and minimizing waste. All of those are important goals and huge benefits of document management, but the truth is that they don't fully capture the things this solution can do. At its heart, document management is truly a collaboration tool--and here's why.
If your copier could talk, it would probably have a lot to say. It might thank you for the regular maintenance, ask for different paper, or remind you that it needs a software update--but chances are, it would start the conversation by telling you to recycle your toner cartridges. Going green is everyone's responsibility, and, luckily, recycling toner cartridges is an easy and cost-effective way to do just that.
These days, security in your office is kind of like a spider-web--it has a lot of branching threads, can be delicate, and requires constant vigilance to protect. However, the good news is that, by focusing on one of those "threads" at a time, it's easy to strengthen the entire web. That's why today's IT management tips are focused on three steps toward tighter print security.
Document management makes everything easier, from communication to cost savings, but did you know that it can also help your company go paperless? Most "going green" initiatives in the past would come with certain levels of stress, especially if they were expensive to implement--but with the paperless solutions provided by document management, it's easier than ever to make peace with Mother Nature and your budget.
If you're researching scanning solutions, then you're probably focused on details like software and workflow processes. That's good--but have you stopped to consider how you'll get the machines that make those solutions possible? Here are a few reasons why leasing is the best way to put scanning solutions to work in your business.