I am NOT getting paid in anyway to write this post about Open Office. Let’s just be clear about that. The reason I have decided to focus on this software is that my company has adopted it and I have some experience with it. (I mentioned this in my previous post.)
If you are looking for a cheap (FREE) alternative to Microsoft Office, then Open Office is probably your best bet. It is true that it has bugs and that it is not as nice looking as ...
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Early last year, my company made the announcement that everyone would be using Open Office instead of Microsoft Office. The announcement was made suddenly and the implementation came soon after. The people didn’t have time to digest the news, and before they knew it, they were using software that seemed alien to them. It’s been a year since the announcement was made, and many of the employees still continue to gripe about having to switch to open source.
I believe that the transition to open source software ...
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Social media is here to stay – at least that’s how it looks for now. As a business owner, you probably realize that you have to be able to adapt to change very quickly. Otherwise, you’d be left behind by your competitors. You may not be that comfortable with the idea of using social media for your business but give it a try and you’ll see just how beneficial it can be. How do you get it right?
Think about social media as a way to ...
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One thing about running your own business is that you have to take responsibility for everyone and everything. The buck stops with you, so to speak. And that includes making sure that the people under you are happy and content with their situation.
You may only have a handful of employees in your small business but that does not discount the fact that you still have to ensure that they are being taken cared of. This is especially important for those employees who are performing excellently ...
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Business school does not come cheap. How can you possibly make use of it when you may already be experiencing cash flow problems? And what use is it to you if you’ve already spent years in business school prior to starting your business up? Here are some ways you can utilize business schools to the advantage of everyone.
Get interns!
You may find yourself short on manpower during peak season. Instead of hiring temps, why don’t you find a business school that requires their students to spend ...
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Social networks thrived last year. From a handful of people using LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, etc. that I used to know, my contacts have grown exponentially! I am sure that a lot of you have had the same experience in the past year.
Here’s something to think about, though. How exactly do you use your social networks? Do you interact with people on these networks merely for personal purposes or do you have other agenda?
Experts in this regard say:
mix it up! One ...
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Advertising is an important part of any business – big or small. Whatever way you look at it, it is important to get the word out about your business. We do know though, that advertising is expensive, especially for small businesses. Still, even if it’s expensive, it doesn’t mean that you cannot get some results. Here is some advice to help you get the word out without spending way more than you have to.
Know what you want to achieve. Make your goals measurable. We ...
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He’s definitely NOT the most popular person these days, but that always happens after someone gets elected to a prominent post, doesn’t it? One thing you will probably agree with: his Barack Obama’s campaign was a successful one. This was due to many different factors, one of which is the role which was played by David Plouffe, the campaign manager.
Riding on the success of the phrase “the audacity…” Plouffe bestowed the title “The Audacity to Win” to his business book. This book has been receiving a lot ...
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Who is Tony Hawk, you may be asking. Those who are interested in skateboarding would definitely recognize that name – ask your kid, I am pretty sure that he/she will know him. More than being a highly successful professional skateboarder, Tony Hawk has made a name for himself in the business world. To name a few of his enterprises, he sells skateboards, apparel, and action figures. He also has other things that he makes money out of, video games using his name being some of them. ...
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LinkedIn has been around for a bit now, but it is fast becoming one of the more popular social networking sites around. This is especially true for those who place high priority on professional branding. Contrary to what I have been hearing from some people, LinkedIn is not solely for personal purposes only. As a matter of fact, businesses can also used LinkedIn for promotional activities.
So how can you use LinkedIn for your business? The first thing that you should do is to
reserve your business ...
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