Boost productivity with the right business tools
Every moment of the day matters when you’re in business. As there are only so many hours available, getting more things done in the same time (or less) is something that is critical to your success. It might not mean you’re any less busy, but it can make your workload that little bit more manageable.
The easy way to do more in your day
There isn’t a moment to lose when it comes to running a business. It’s a competitive world and if you take your eye off the ball, even for a second, it can put you on the back foot. The key factor in getting more done is speed but often it’s the routine, everyday tasks that take up all your time. Trying to find information and documents is one of the most common time-wasters today for people who work on computers but desktop operating systems, such as Windows 7, can include a built-in search tool that covers your entire PC and any files on your network, so you can get back some of that time by quickly and easily finding what you are looking for.
Stay on top of your workload
Technology means that what used to be considered down-time, such as waiting before meetings or time spent travelling, can now be productive. Thankfully, even if you’re working in different locations or using a variety of devices, with web versions of your everyday software, like Office Web Apps, you can review and edit documents, presentations and spreadsheets, and stay on top of workload.
Constantly find yourself wasting precious time looking for that important email? Now there will be no more endless searching as you can automatically group emails by customer, and even by conversation, cleaning and condensing your inbox before it gets too messy. And with the improved search function, finding those incorrectly filed yet critical emails isn’t a time-consuming job.
Work together even when you can’t be together
Businesses need to rely on small teams that can work together no matter where they are – working from home, travelling – or which device they are using to connect with one another and respond to customer communications sooner.
Windows Small Business Server keeps you in touch with your customers and colleagues even when you’re away from the office, allowing you to access your email and shared calendars so everyone knows who is available and when. Along with access to shared documents, this means everyone in your business can work together even when it’s not possible to be in the same place at the same time.
Microsoft. Business tools for a job well done.
Need some advice?
If you're unsure about what technology solution would best meet your business requirements you can get expert advice from Microsoft Small Business Specialist Partners. These IT experts are often small businesses themselves and they are familiar with many of the challenges small businesses face today. To find a small business specialist near you, or to search for products and services, visit our Microsoft Partner Network page and enter your postcode into our Pinpoint tool.
