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Get Dual Screens For Your Staff
Posted by: mdemars  Date Posted: 8/7/2008 11:39:54 AM

A second screen configured as an extended desktop can increase productivity for many workers by quite a bit. The return on this investment is... Read More


Votes: 13 |  IT Tips |  Tip Rank: 1
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Optimize Your Network & Support
Posted by: mdemars  Date Posted: 8/7/2008 11:30:43 AM

In a headwind economy it is vital to keep costs down without sacrificing the reliability and performance of your IT infrastructure. Consider hiring... Read More


Votes: 12 |  IT Tips |  Tip Rank: 2
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Be the best and HIRE the best!
Posted by: northwestrci  Date Posted: 8/13/2008 7:11:04 PM

Too often do we not work at work and more often do we work and our employees not work. In a time when all is said to be doom and gloom there... Read More


Votes: 7 |  General Biz Tips |  Tip Rank: 3
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Refuse to Participate in the "Recession"
Posted by: thinktech  Date Posted: 8/4/2008 10:25:07 PM

As owners of a company that is literally quadrupling its business this year, we know that it is not only possible to grow your business in a "down"... Read More


Votes: 6 |  General Biz Tips |  Tip Rank: 4
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Virtualize Your Business
Posted by: clayj  Date Posted: 8/4/2008 4:09:22 PM

Rather than buying multiple machines to perform separate tasks, consider virtualizing them! Many computers have an excess of free disk space, and... Read More


Votes: 5 |  IT Tips |  Tip Rank: 5
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Consolidate IT Resources - Managed Services
Posted by: DU-IT Dale  Date Posted: 8/2/2008 4:02:02 PM

Rather than have a number of IT related vendors and services, consolidate these by having your Microsoft SBSC provide these under the umbrella of... Read More


Votes: 4 |  IT Tips |  Tip Rank: 6
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Work remotely and keep the car parked
Posted by: davidfer  Date Posted: 7/31/2008 11:50:08 AM

There are a number of free technologies available that allow you to connect to a computer remotely and use it as if you were sitting in front of it.... Read More


Votes: 4 |  IT Tips |  Tip Rank: 7
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Service! Service! Service!
Posted by: In The Moment  Date Posted: 8/21/2008 2:33:21 PM

Even when money is tight, customers will be more likely to return when service is outstanding. Find ways to exceed your customer's expectations. ... Read More


Votes: 3 |  Marketing Tips |  Tip Rank: 8

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