Last time out, we went in-depth into how you can calculate your printer power consumption. We did that because we felt that it’s important for printer owners to be masters of their destinies as opposed to rely on numbers given by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or even rely blindly on third party free online calculators of energy consumption of printers. Being able to calculate printer power consumption can be very beneficial when you’re choosing a printer for your business and need ... Keep Reading
Pros and Cons of a Telecommuting Policy for Your Company
Make no mistake; telecommuting is on the rise. It’s not just in Australia either. It’s true all over the world. In fact, there are a wide variety of companies in the world that have implemented a telecommuting policy that allows their employees to have the option of working from home. Unfortunately, every company that has implemented a telecommuting policy hasn’t seen success with it. There are actually businesses out there that have tried giving their employees this freedom only to see a marked ... Keep Reading
How to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint?
If you’re environment conscious at all, then you want to reduce your carbon footprint. Carbon footprint, in the simplest of terms, is the amount of carbon dioxide that is released into the environment because of your actions in the world. Therefore, every bulb you turn on, every air conditioner you use, every vehicle you drive, or even every product you purchase adds to your carbon footprint. For businesses, carbon footprint is an even bigger problem because running a business involves ... Keep Reading
6 Most Common Marketing Mistakes That Businesses Make
If you talk to a genuine perfectionist and ask him what he hates the most in this world, he’ll tell you shoddy work. However, if that perfectionist was an experienced individual who’s gained some wisdom over the years, his answer will be different. He will tell you that he hates nothing more than pure talent being wasted because of lack of application. A business’s marketing efforts are similar in many ways to this idea. The marketing outlay of a business is the talent, customer acquisition and ... Keep Reading
Top 5 Financial Mistakes Small Businesses Make
Why is it that the vast majority of small businesses fail to even get off the ground? It can’t be lack of planning because some budding entrepreneurs, who are sticklers for planning and nit-pickers to boot, fail as miserably as the maverick entrepreneurs amongst us. Another interesting fact is that most small businesses can take most types of mistakes in their stride. It is, however, the financial mistakes small businesses make that can truly break them. Therefore, for any budding entrepreneur, ... Keep Reading
Top 8 Productivity Apps for MacBook to Die For
Apple has always been presented as a leader in the personal devices space. In fact, traditionally, MacBooks, iPads, and iPhones have been seen as devices that indulgent folks would go for. Apple products have rarely every been touted as ideal for the professional arena. However, that is exactly what is happening these days, especially with Apple itself repositioning in the enterprise sector. The basic point, here, is that there are many professionals out there who’re using Apple MacBooks at ... Keep Reading
Top 10 Productivity Chrome Extensions That Will Save You Time, Money, and Effort
Regardless of which estimates, surveys, or studies you consider, you'll find Google Chrome to be the most popular web browser not only in Australia but also globally. In fact, the vast majority of web browser statistics reveal that Google Chrome has a market share of a minimum of 20 percent. Some even present the browser with a market share nearer to 50 percent than 20 percent. One of the reasons why Google Chrome is so popular is its extensions ecosystem. Google Chrome’s extension, plugin, or ... Keep Reading
How to Save Money on Business Software
Like the Industrial Revolution of the 18th century, the Digital Revolution changed the world in more ways than one. However, the most significant impact of the Digital Revolution was felt by the business world. Availability of instantaneous communication completely changed business dynamics because they reoriented market forces into a whole new pattern. Now, most businesses in most corners of the world can't operate without business software programmes of different types. In fact, many ... Keep Reading
How to Calculate Your Printer Power Consumption
Whether it is recycling your printer or turning the lights off when you step out of the room, there is virtue in all acts that help the environment. The virtue isn't only spiritual wherein you feel like you’ve contributed to the well-being of the next generation. It is also economical because when you recycle or save energy, you’re essentially lowering your own expenses. These savings can add up steadily over a period of a year or even a few months. This is precisely why most organizations have ... Keep Reading
8 Best Tips to Save Money on Toner!
Some time back, we published an article on how you can save money on ink cartridges. After reading that one, many of you may have wondered whether the same tips apply to saving toner or if there are other tips for laser printers. The answer is both, yes and no. This means that some of the tips are similar or identical while others are completely new. If you’re wondering why we’re focusing so much on how to save money on toner and ink, then you’ve most probably not used a printer over an ... Keep Reading