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Conducting Business Via Mobile Devices

BlackBerry Business Phones

by Joi

Blackberry Business Phone

The following is a guest article.

Business owners and employees now rely on technology more than ever. Not only is business now being conducted via digital technology in the office, it is happening everywhere. With the advent of items like the BlackBerry, cloud and tablets, it is now possible to send and receive important communications anywhere.

Documents that once had to be viewed and sent on a computer, are often sent via devices like BlackBerry business phones. New applications are available that can translate office documents from Word, Power Point, and Excel. This makes these phones an ideal choice for viewing, saving and transferring such files. While it isn’t always feasible to carry around a bulky laptop, virtually everyone has space for blackberry in their pocket.

There’s more to these devices than just file sharing. Most, offer a variety of peripheral services one would expect on their computer as well. Things like calendars, GPS location services, event planners, email and cameras are standard equipment. For those that rely on up to date news and stock reports, there are apps for that as well. The business world is changing, and clients demand business partners that are available and effective at all times.

Another possibility in regards to doing business via mobile devices comes in the form of client and purchasing interactions. Not only should managers and employees have BlackBerry business phones, the company’s website should be available on such devices. With more smart phones shipping than PCs, it is important to offer services in this manner. Creating mobile sites that seamlessly accept transactions and facilitate business is essential.

Companies that deliver goods may consider purchasing credit card readers that compliment their smart phones. Finalizing a business deal or sale in the field will simplify transactions, wasting less of a client’s time. Integrating card reading technology is easier than ever, and will allow businesses to become more efficient and profitable.

The only way companies can remain successful in today’s challenging business world is to stay on top of current technology trends. Customers not only expect, they demand their needs be satisfied fast and conveniently. New devices make this possible, but companies must always remain at the forefront of new and developing technology.

Difference Between Try and Triumph

The Elephant Has the Right Idea...

by Joi

Goals
Buy This at Allposters.com

This poster is a “can’t possibly miss” with me. First of all, I LOVE elephants (all animals, to be honest). Second of all, the quote at the bottom is, without a doubt, one of the all time best: The difference between try and triumph is a little umph.

It’s one of those quotes that make you say, “Man, I wish I’d said that!”  Click through for a closer view.  My money’s on Jumbo.

Custom and Unique Business Envelopes

Stand Out from the Rest!

by Joi

Below is a guest post from Ace Envelopes. I just visited their website and am in love with the vibrant colored envelopes! Talk about making sure your correspondence stands out from the rest.  I just can’t decide which color I’m craziest about.  Something occured to me when I looked at the pink envelopes – they’d be the IDEAL way to show your company’s (or your own personal) support for breast cancer awareness.

 

Ace Envelopes

Having your own business is hard enough in itself, but then you have to factor in how you will make your particular stand out and differ from the crowd. There always needs to be a little bit of yourself in every part of your work whether it’s website colour scheme or something simple such as business envelopes.

It’s the first thing people notice about a letter they’ve received from a particular business or company. Colourful envelopes or ones with different styles of fonts typically grab more attention than a plain white one. Although that may seem like such a small trivial issue it could be what’s standing between you and big business.

Custom Designed Envelopes:

Custom Envelopes can say a lot about a particular person or a business as well. They could be trimmed in a certain colour around the edges or the whole envelope itself could be colourful. When having anything specially made they should reflect you and what type of business you are representing.

If you have a lawn care business then maybe on back of the envelope there should be a stamp or picture of a lawn mower or some kind of greenery. The envelope could have green letters or anything to make it stand it from a regular bill envelope.

Salon and spa owners typically mail out newsletters in envelopes with lipstick printed on them and mirrors. Some business owners may not see the point in having decorated or custom envelopes but it does matter, a little pop of colour can definitely bring you more clientele no matter what type of business you may have.

Printed Envelopes:

Envelopes can be printed using special machinery or from recycled paper. It all depends upon your likes and wants, some envelopes come from a Lithograph machine. A lithograph machine can print high quality colours and fonts at very high speeds. These are best for big business that has a lot of post to mail out to people.

Whereas Flexographic machines can only print out 1 or 2 different colours and it takes a little bit longer because the envelopes are folded during the process as well. The Flexographic machines aren’t the same quality as the others. But they get the job done just the same. There are many different types of envelopes available to business; you just have to know what your specific mailing needs are.

Seeing as there are many different types of envelopes available, you have to know exactly what you are looking for. Maybe you want to use some plain white envelopes and customize them yourself with a special pen or maybe you want to order them in a certain colour for a special occasion. But while ordering printed or custom designed envelopes you have to know exactly how many you will need to send out, which can greatly affect the pricing of this service. Either way you do it, if you decide on the printed envelopes or the custom ones your business will more than likely improve because of it. It will draw people to it and make them wonder more about your business.

Company’s Profile:

Ace-Envelopes is one of UK’s leading suppliers of over 700 types of plain envelopes, bespoke custom made envelopes, business envelopes and printed envelopes for next day delivery service to meet your business needs. If you need more information about envelopes please visit – http://www.ace-envelopes.co.uk/

Oooooooh, Shiny!

Super Cool Magnetic Desk Sculpture

by Joi

Westminster Nuts Magnetic Sculpture

Okay, maybe if you’re distracted by shiny things (like me) the cool Westminster Nuts Magnetic Sculpture is flirting with trouble.  But, some chances are just worth taking and when something’s this good looking, I’ll jump in with both feet every time.

Product Features

  • Specifications -
  • Semi-hollow body guitar
  • Twin Washburn HH pickups
  • Stop tailpiece
  • Grover tuners

Click the link above or the picture at the top for a closer look.

I’m also wild about the WMR Magnetic Acrobatic Sculpture, shown below. This one’s under $5.00 on Amazon.

Dream the Impossible, Seek the Unknown, Achieve Greatness

I LOVE This Art Print's Attitude!

by Joi

Dream The Impossible
Dream The Impossible…
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Motivational art prints and posters are popular in offices, homes, schools, and dorm rooms for a very good reason.  They light a fire under your butt, and… let’s face it… sometimes we all need to feel the heat.

This particular art print packs a lot of motivational fire. I’m crazy about it’s CAN DO/WILL DO attitude.

Click through for a closer look.  This one’s a beauty.

One in a Billion Office Desk

This One Has to Be Seen to Be Believed

by Joi

Unique office desk for the home or office.

Just when you think you’ve seen it all when it comes to office furniture, someone comes along with something that makes you say, (in a low, slow, monotone voice) “Well. Now I’ve seen everything.”

This highly unique conversation starter is the Lord Braden Wooden Davenport Desk and, trust me, you’ll want to click through for a closer look.

From Design Toscano:
This fool-the-eye bookshelf slides open to showcase a tone-on-tone upholstered chair (top lifts for storage) paired with a cleverly designed pull-out, laptop-compatible writing desk. Rising on bun feet, the hand-painted, lacquer-finished antique volumes are textured in royal tones and give rise to a faux inlaid top. Whether you choose it for its compact, space-saving design in a hallway or its elegant and novel office-anywhere style, this functional wooden heirloom will garner endless compliments.

I absolutely must have the bulldog statue too. What a cutie.

Buster the Bulldog SculptureBuster the Bulldog Sculpture

Beautiful Motivational Art Print

Goals are Dreams with Deadlines

by Joi

Deadlines
Deadlines
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This one’s a beauty – and right on the money, too.  The art print says, “Goals are Dreams with Deadlines.”  Sums it up pretty well, doesn’t it?  Click through for a closer look at this motivational art print for the office, home, or school.

Steelcase Leap Chair: It’s Still Love

Comfortable. Stylish. Ergonomic. Affordable.

by Joi

Office Chair by Steelcase: Reply

Reply by Steelcase

I was talking with someone recently about office chairs (a favorite subject) and they mentioned that they liked my review of the Steelcase Leap Chair.  The first thing I thought was, “The review would have to be good because the chair’s extraordinary.”

It made me think, I need to do another write up on Office Freaks about these very special chairs.  I’m still loving the chair they so graciously sent me to review and, get this, is still looks as gorgeous as it did the day I excitedly ripped it out of its box!  Most chairs start to show some wear and tear but the Steelcase Leap Chair isn’t like most chairs.   It’s incredibly comfortable and ridiculously kind to your back, neck, hips, and every other inch of your body.

Did I mention that it’s gorgeous as well?  I did? Well it’s worth mentioning again.

Jersey Office Chair by Steelcase

Jersey by Steelcase

I headed over to Steelcase’s website to see what other lovelies they’re selling and my jaw dropped. Again and again and again.  I’ve featured some of the most gorgeous chairs in this post – click through any and all to take a closer look.  Trust me on this one, Steelcase makes exceptional office chairs and you’ll never regret buying one for a second.

Jersey Chair Features

Mesh Back
Choose from eight mesh colors: black, gray, white, yellow, orange, red, green, and blue. When it’s time for a change, simply unsnap and slide off the old mesh and slide on the new.

Stackable Guest Chair
Complete the look with the Jersey guest chair. Available with steel arm or armless. Choose with or without casters. All versions of the Jersey guest chair stack four-high on the floor.

Office Chair: Think by Steelcase

Think by Steelcase

Think Chair Options:

  • Translucent 3D Knit back is available in 14 colors. Matching seat upholstery is available, or create your own look by choosing any of the thousands of Steelcase and Designtex fabrics, leathers, and vinyls. Custom materials are also an option.
  • Available with a fully-upholstered seat and back in any of the thousands of Steelcase and Designtex fabrics, leathers and vinyls. Custom materials are also an option. The foundation fabric on the back cushion (seen from behind the chair) will always match the frame color, either black or slate.
  • Two finish colors are available: black and platinum
  • Optional polished aluminum base
  • Optional adjustable headrest, which can be added or removed at any time
  • Optional adjustable lumbar, which can be added or removed at any time

Think arm options are:

  • Armless
  • Fixed arms
  • Adjustable arms

Office Chair by Steelcase: ReplyReply by Steelcase

Reply Chair’s Features

Mesh Back:  Choose from nine mesh colors: Black, Grey, White, Red, Royal Blue, Apple Green, Orange, Bright Purple, and Sable.

Arm Options: Available in fully adjustable (height, pivot and depth) arms, height adjustable arms, and armless.

Upholstery Options:  Steelcase Surfaces, Select Surfaces or Custom Surfaces (Customer’s Own Material) on seats and upholstered backs.

Paper Mate’s Ink Joy Pens Make Me Happy, Happy, Happy

So Bright, So Colorful, So Irresistible...

by Joi

Paper Mate's Ink Joy Pens

I’ve got nothing but crazy love for pens and Paper Mate is one of my favorite brands. I think it’s safe to say that I”m a bit of a pen junkie.  My family knows that if they lie a pen down and walk away, it won’t be there when they return.  It’s never too hard to find, though. It’s always in one of my pen holders.  Yes, pen holders with an s.  I told you I’m a junkie.

The Paper Mate InkJoy 300 RT Retractable Medium Point Ballpoint Pens, Assorted Colors, 8 Pack (1781564) shown here are so bright, colorful, and inviting that I’m getting a bit of the shakes.  I can just feeeeel that purple one in my hand right now…..

Pen Details:

  • Features Paper Mate’s revolutionary new writing system, giving you the best in effortless writing
  • It starts quickly without dragging, requires minimal pressure from your hand, and delivers crisp, clean lines every time
  • Extended rubberized grip for optimal comfort
  • Metal clip provides long lasting durability
  • Set of 8 Colored Ink Pens includes 1 each of Black Ink, Blue Ink, Red Ink, Purple Ink, Green Ink, Turquoise Ink, Orange Ink and Magenta Ink

Click through the picture or the link above for more information.

Wire Mesh Desk Organizer

I Love Desk Accessories with Organizational Skills

by Joi

Mesh Desk OrganizerAs God as my witness, I’ll never step on a thumbtack again. Or caterpillar crawl around the floor looking for a paperclip.  That last one’s going to disappoint my cat, she loves that particular show.

The Rolodex Wire Mesh Three-Tier Swivel Tower (62533) can save you your sanity and dignity as well. Desk organization 101 teaches that you NEED a mesh desk organizer such as this one.

A place for everything and everything in it’s place. Why is it that every time I think of those words, it’s in a prim and proper librarian-type voice?

Product Description

Swiveling tower design makes smart use of vertical space and keeps supplies at your fingertips.

Technical Details

  • Wire mesh tower with three dishes that swivel
  • Tower holds three round wire mesh dishes for paper clips, binder clips and more
  • 3 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 6 Inches

See Rolodex Wire Mesh Three-Tier Swivel Tower (62533) for more information.

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