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Business OperationsEfficiency Unlocked: Simple Tech Upgrades for Your Business
Running a small business is a whirlwind. Between managing finances, marketing your brand, and ensuring customer satisfaction, keeping operations efficient can feel like a constant battle. Fortunately, technology upgrades can be your secret weapon in this fight.
June 8, 2024 2 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft 365 Update Could Improve Business Productivity
What if you could seamlessly boost productivity in all aspects of your business? Microsoft 365 admins make that dream a reality with a special Microsoft 365 update that could improve your professional and personal experience. Dive into what these rolling updates include and what they mean for day-to-day productivity at work.
May 8, 2024 3 min -
Technology TrendsThe Only Tool That Guarantees To Access Your Files Anywhere And In Any Device In An Instant
Many people believe OneDrive is exclusive for Microsoft users—sike! Did you know that it is available on other platforms, including Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android? Another popular misconception is that it has limited storage space; nevertheless, users may increase it through paid subscriptions—just like other platforms. While some feel it requires continual internet connection, it also provides offline access! Now, enough on the fuss! Let's look at the whole value of OneDrive, which will change the way you manage and interact with your files within the Microsoft 365 system.
April 3, 2024 3 min -
Industry InsightsMicrosoft’s Copilot Chatbot Builder
If you use chatbots to simplify repetitive tasks in your business, the news that Microsoft's Copilot Chatbot Builder is now a standard feature of a Copilot Pro subscription will be welcome. In addition, subscribers can now use Copilot within Microsoft 365 apps, eliminating the need to purchase an additional subscription if they want access to generative AI functionality on Microsoft Teams and more.
April 1, 2024 2 min -
CybersecurityFrom Phishing to Ransomware: 5 Cybersecurity Threats That Can Kill Your Business In Seconds
Protecting your business from cyber threats is a big deal, and as executives, it's crucial to be on top of it. We get it, though – cybersecurity can be a bit of a snooze with all its technical terminologies. Most resources out there are geared towards tech specialists, making it tough for non-experts like you to even understand the basics.
March 11, 2024 9 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft 365 versus Google Workspace - A Complete Guide
No matter what your business does, some portion of your workforce needs a productivity and collaboration suite to get work done. This key suite of tools used to be called an office suite (with Microsoft Office as the undisputed king of the market.
January 22, 2024 11 min -
Technology TrendsUnderstanding the Microsoft Teams OneDrive Upgrade
As a business owner, you may rely on Microsoft Teams to support collaboration and video conferencing with your employees and clients. It’s a vital tool for remote and geographically diverse work groups. A new update for 2024 will change how your group will store and access files while using Teams.
January 17, 2024 3 min -
Business OperationsThe Business Owner’s Quick Guide to Microsoft’s PowerPoint Update
As part of the Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint has long been the presentation software of choice for businesses. You’ve undoubtedly used or interacted with the program for many presentations throughout your career, and the latest update has some welcome and long-awaited features for companies looking to create more inclusive collateral.
January 16, 2024 3 min -
Technology TrendsWhat Business Owners Should Know About Copilot in Microsoft 365
Generative AI has become more popular for its utility and capabilities. Microsoft is moving forward with its AI integration processes. During the November 2023 Ignite event, the company highlighted Copilot for Microsoft 365, an AI tool to ease many workplace duties.
December 16, 2023 3 min -
Technology TrendsCrafting Seamless Workflow: Mastering OneDrive Sync in Microsoft 365 for Ultimate Productivity
If you're utilizing Microsoft 365, utilizing OneDrive for syncing your computer files allows seamless access from anywhere. Stick around; I'll demonstrate exactly how to achieve this along with a bonus tip.
December 7, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsEffortless Microsoft Forms Quiz Creation: A Quick Tutorial
Are you looking to assess new hires' grasp of onboarding information? Need to gather insights from your clientele? Today, we'll demonstrate a swift method for crafting a quiz using Microsoft Forms.
November 21, 2023 1 min -
Technology TrendsMicrosoft Teams Introduces AI Library for Enhanced Productivity
In the ever-evolving world of technology, Microsoft Teams is once again at the forefront, ready to deliver a game-changing experience. Picture this: an AI-powered enhancement that streamlines your business communication and takes overall productivity to unprecedented heights. It may sound like something out of science fiction, but with Microsoft's latest announcement, this future is closer than you might think.
October 26, 2023 2 min -
Business OperationsHow To Get Out Of Overwhelm And Manage Projects Brilliantly (While Saving Money On IT)
It’s a special kind of relentless attack all business owners and managers face: the persistent, crazy, chaotic assault on your time and attention. No one is immune, and every business deals with it.
October 9, 2023 3 min -
Business OperationsMicrosoft Outlook Is Making Sharing Large Files Easier
Did you know that Microsoft Outlook is making sharing large files easier for users? If your employees need to send Outlook emails with large compressed files or several individual files, they may have faced the Outlook file size limit. This limit often turned sharing attachments into a chore and hurt productivity, so Outlook is rolling out a fix to simplify large file sharing.
October 6, 2023 3 min -
Technology TrendsThe end of an era: Goodbye WordPad
Can you believe it? After 30 years of faithful service, Microsoft is finally pulling the plug on WordPad. The app that debuted with Windows 95, and lets you open a .doc file if you don’t have Word installed, is being shown the door.
October 5, 2023 2 min -
Technology TrendsWhat Is Microsoft Defender for Individuals & What Does It Do
When you hear about Microsoft adding security apps to M365, it’s often the business versions. But the pandemic has changed the way that we see the workplace. It’s now a hybrid world. One made up of several connected “mini-offices” located in employee homes.
September 20, 2023 4 min -
Business OperationsAnd breathe… the “file too large to send” problem is over
How many times have you been in the middle of an urgent email, attaching a critical file, only to be met with the dreaded notification – "file too large to send"?
September 14, 2023 1 min -
Business OperationsMicrosoft Productivity Score Overview
Productivity can be challenging to track, no matter where employees are working. How do you know they’re using their tools as effectively as possible? How can you enable them to adopt best practices?
September 13, 2023 4 min -
Business OperationsUpgrade to Microsoft Edge Version 115 and Boost Your Productivity
If you're looking for a simple way to improve the way your business works, Microsoft Edge has another great option. The most recent version of Microsoft's Edge browser has a number of new tools that could help you get more done.
September 6, 2023 3 min -
Business OperationsWhat Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?
Few things invoke instant panic like a missing smartphone or laptop. These devices hold a good part of our lives. This includes files, personal financials, apps, passwords, pictures, videos, and so much more.
September 5, 2023 4 min
