The Business Meeting Gets a Refresh
Web conferencing lets you meet without leaving your seat

Guidance for IT Personnel

Sometimes it makes sense to get on an airplane and fly to meet with a client or business partner. But other times, it is hard to justify the travel cost and time spent. The PCs in your office provide an alternative to costly business meeting travel. With web conferencing, you can share your desktop — your computer screen — with others. You can then walk clients and team members through slide presentations, spreadsheets, project schedules and more.

Why Your Business Needs an Intranet
Create a versatile communication channel for posting news, memos and documents

Guidance for Owners/Managers

Even a small company can have problems keeping employees properly informed. Many find out what's happening — or a co-worker's idea of what is happening — over lunch or around the coffee pot. If you have telecommuters, off-site workers, employees who travel a lot or a virtual company, communication issues become even more challenging. An intranet can help you overcome these problems.

What You Can Do with a Server Might Surprise You
Today's servers consolidate business data ... and more

Guidance for Owners/Managers

A server consolidates your business data in one place. That makes it easier for employees to know where to find it and for you to back it up. But there is more that a server can add to your workplace. It can provide file access for your mobile and remote workers, host an intranet site and even enable you to operate your own e-mail services.

10 Tips for Using Instant Messaging in Your Business
IM is an effective communication tool ... when used properly

Guidance for Workplace PC Users

A technology designed initially for conducting one-on-one personal chats has permeated the workplace. Many business people are choosing text-based internet messaging over phone calls and e-mail — preferring its immediacy and streamlined efficiency in getting real-time information from partners, suppliers and colleagues working remotely.

6 Things You Need to Collaborate
By tapping into technology's flexible attributes you can extend the power of your small team

Guidance for IT Personnel

Why Web Meetings Still Fit with Your Travel Plans
Virtual meetings can produce productivity gains, but use discretion

Guidance for Owners/Managers

Presenting with PowerPoint: 10 Dos and Don'ts
It's a great tool when used effectively

Guidance for Workplace PC Users

8 Reasons Your Business Needs a Server
More and more small businesses are gaining efficiencies with a shared network

Guidance for Owners/Managers