Smarter Office Blog

Email, texting and collaborative messaging platforms are ubiquitous in today's business world. Sometimes, however, it's better to pick up the telephone. If you have found yourself wrapped up in digital-only communication, here is why and when you should opt for a real-time phone call.

As a small business owner it is important to stay focused on those tasks that keep growing your client and contact lists. So we understand why you might procrastinate on tasks that divert your focus from boosting the bottom line. But as any small business owners know, there’s much more to making your business work than making the sale. And procrastination can be a momentum killer.

If you’ve ever said, “Hey Siri,” or, “Okay Google,” you’ve used an intelligent personal assistant (also called a virtual digital assistant.) We can ask these smartphone assistants to do things like add an appointment to our calendars, open an app, and search the Web.

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Congratulations, you’ve been promoted to manager. Now you’re tasked not only with ensuring your work passes muster, but that your team also meets or exceeds expectations. Here are some tips from those who have made the transition to manager and done so with success.

As they strive for success, people tend to overcomplicate their work lives, when they should be looking for ways to streamline their days. Here are our five insider tips to simplify your work and maximize your productivity and profitability.

No matter where you are in your individual career, continuing education can be an invaluable asset. Here are eight free online classes that can help you accomplish your professional goals this year.