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Best Practices to Keep Your Shared Files Organized (Plus End-User Tips)

Be honest. You know you’ve done it… You downloaded a document you needed for a project, but instead of sending it to the right folder, you let it default into “Downloads.”

Now you need it, and it’s buried among the many other files you also downloaded and didn’t properly store. You’re wasting time trying to find it when you could have saved yourself the trouble from the very start.

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Upcoming Event: File Sharing in the Cloud

Last week on WorkSmart LIVE, we talked about presenting, discussing, and sharing ideas without creating email overload. And with that, how saving your documents to the cloud is an important step in collaboration. When your files live in the cloud with the right tools, you can share with others while controlling their editing permissions, get everyone working on the same thing, and communicate directly within the document.

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Which Microsoft 365 collaboration tool do I use?

The way we communicate continues to change. Your team needs a place where they can present, discuss, and share ideas without creating email overload. Which is why it’s key to pick the right stack of communication and collaboration tools.

For many small businesses, that’s where Microsoft 365 comes in – a suite of cloud services to address the many different needs of the modern workplace. But which tool do you use? And when?

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Home Office Hardware Solutions with Lenovo
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Is your technology built for a more flexible workplace? If your team is working from home, you want to make sure they have the right tools to stay connected and productive.

Watch this webinar featuring Lenovo’s hardware solutions for your remote employees.

In this webinar, Lenovo will take you on a virtual product tour of Lenovo’s best devices for flexible workspaces that enables your team to have more device mobility while staying productive and secure.

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The Benefits of Hosted VoIP

Many small businesses are rethinking their communications strategy after the quick shift to remote work that came with COVID-19. Moving your phone system to the cloud helps your team stay connected. If your phone is still on-premise, you may want to consider how you can benefit from hosted VoIP.

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How to Zoom for Meetings
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

Remote teams are relying heavily on video conferencing, and we know Zoom is a popular choice. It’s simple to use and easily accessible, but its options and security features get complex quickly and can be hard to find.

Get the most from Zoom

To help your team get the most from the tool, we’ll take you on a tour of Zoom Meetings. You’ll learn the basics like:

  • Scheduling meetings and webinars
  • Using guest management and collaboration features
  • Keeping your meetings private and secure
  • Comparing Zoom Meetings and Zoom Webinars

Watch our webinar for a demo on how to use Zoom for meetings.

In this webinar, WorkSmart’s Events Manager will review best practices for successful online meetings using Zoom.

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Personal Connections for Remote Teams
ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

The right technology helps make the best collaborative and successful teams, but the most productive teams focus on strong personal connections. Your tech tools can help support those connections but relies on business leaders to encourage and create meaningful team connection.

How do you build engaged teams in a virtual workplace?

We’re shifting gears slightly with this webinar! Rather than focus on technology, Brent Sprinkle at TrueNorth Business Navigation leads a discussion to help small business owners and leaders build healthy teams even when they’re physically apart. To get more of the right work done, we’re covering:

  • The importance of checking your mental state before connecting
  • Best practices for how and when your team should be connecting
  • Ways to overcome the challenges for leading virtual meetings

Watch our webinar focused on strengthening personal connections with remote teams.

In this webinar, you’ll learn simple concepts and practical tools for helping your team work better together. Please share with your HR management and leadership team!

Are you interested in learning more about EOS for your workplace?

Send an email to Brent Sprinkle at TrueNorth Business Navigation.

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Collaboration Tools

Teleconferencing – Microsoft Teams vs Zoom

If your new normal is remote, you’re looking to teleconferencing to help keep your team connected. As long as you have an internet connection, your team can leverage chat and video tools to brainstorm, collaborate, meet for a virtual happy hour, and more. Two of the more common and popular teleconferencing platforms used by small businesses are Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Both tools offer a free version and can be used on any device, such as your phone or computer. So, how do you know which is best for you?

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Communication: How Small Businesses Connect

In our last post we covered the access you need for your company to communicate best. Now we’re reviewing the tools we can use to connect with each other electronically, and personally.

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Boost staff productivity with mobile tech

Most business owners are quick to think that utilizing mobile devices automatically leads to more productivity. Unfortunately, this is not always true. A poor mobile device policy can actually lead to burnout and see your employees become overwhelmed by technology. Here’s how to avoid these pitfalls and get the most out of mobile devices in the workplace.