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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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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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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Everyone is into going green these days – from household gadgets to toys to office lighting and equipment; and why not? After all, we are seeing all the effects of our lives on the Earth, and people are realizing that it is about time to change the things and habits that can still be changed. More than this, green technology is developing in such a way that people who patronize it will make significant savings, whether in the short or long term.
In your business, there are so many ...
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Making mistakes is an inherent part of being human. No matter how much you try to change things in an effort to become the perfect businessman, you will soon realize that there is no such thing. We are all human and humans all make mistakes.
But how do you react when you make a mistake? What is your instinct? How do you deal with the situation?
For many people, making a mistake is not an option, and when it does happen, they somehow cannot ...
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People usually start a business because they want to make money.
There is no going around that. But another very important aspect of a business is to have core values and character. The kind of business that you build and grow is somewhat an extension of your personal values. So how do you shape your business to reflect your own set of values? Here are some tips.
Pinpoint your personal values. Naturally, you have to be clear about what you stand for. You might ...
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