Let's face it, most small businesses don't require a full-time, in-house IT Department. However, even the smallest offices need technology to truly succeed. In fact, many smaller businesses have employees that "wear many hats" and need to be working as efficiently as possible in order to complete the multitude of tasks they are responsible for. Unfortunately, we see many small offices under utilizing technology, such as performing redundant tasks, and laboriously doing things by hand that could be greatly automated. Ironically enough, many offices are well equipped with hardware and software, but ill-equipped with the knowledge of how to use these tools to full capacity. Do you ever get the sneaking suspicion that some of your tasks could be enhanced, streamlined or even eliminated all together by using technology more advantageously? If so, read on...Let's go Techno Treasure Hunting!

Here is a just a sampling of some of the ways that you can make technology work better for you. For example: Did you know that....


You can link or export the data in some programs with Excel spreadsheets allowing you to sort and report on the data in expanded formats?


You can have custom macros created to automate difficult or time consuming calculations that you perform on a regular basis?


Some simple macros are not hard at all to setup and can make formatting documents a breeze?


You can link data from one Excel worksheet to another automatically updating the data fields with new info?


You can synchronize your Quickbooks customer list with Outlook or ACT!?


You can install the Timer program included with Quickbooks Pro on any computer and import Time and Billing data from anyone, anywhere into your accounts receivable?


You can setup a fax cover template or other form in Microsoft Word so that you can use it as a "fill in" form on your screen?


You can COPY & PASTE something with keystrokes, even if those functions are not available on your toolbar menu?


There are numerous keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft products that can speed data entry along significantly?


If you have a website, part of your hosting package may include an FTP site, which is the optimal way to transfer larger files over the Internet?


If you have a website, you can have a password protected area that could be used for internal purposes only? (Calendar/Schedules, Forms, Policies, Documents, OSHA info, Employee Handbooks, etc.)


You can convert your documents to PDF online as needed, without purchasing the entire software application?

The list goes on and on...

Any one of these things (or scores of others) has the potential to streamline your office procedures, add to your free time or (free up time for better use), and last but not least, increase your revenue. But, you may be thinking that if all of this is so easy, then "how come you haven't figured it out on you own?". The answer to that is rather simple; many software applications are now so feature rich that end users are overwhelmed. Many don't even know where to begin to unlock all the hidden techno treasure that is deeply buried, awaiting discovery. While a great deal of information is available in the documentation that comes with your software applications and additional resources are available on the Internet and books, the fact is that most people just don't have the time to get truly automated! It's just another chore to be added to an already overflowing to-do list.

That's where BizTech comes in. We can assess your technology assets and observe the way that you use your current resources. Many times productivity can be increased ten-fold without any further purchases of hardware or software. We can help you develop your own customized office routines, and introduce new ideas about the way you use technology...in short, we can help you make technology work for you. Meanwhile, we have put together a few links below that will help you discover more ways to unlock your techno treasure...Happy Treasure Hunting!

If you have any questions or need assistance, don’t forget, we’re here to help. Call today and find out more about getting true ROI on your technology assets.

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