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7 Common Office Technology Mistakes and How to Fix Them

Ever feel like your office technology is working against you instead of for you? You're not alone! Many businesses struggle with their technology. Let’s explore the top office technology mistakes businesses often make and, more importantly, how to avoid them. 1. Outdated Technology Infrastructure Many offices cling to outdated hardware and software, believing it's more cost-effective than upgrading. In reality, this approach often leads to decreased productivity and increased maintenance costs. Fix: Conduct regular tech [...]

By Karen Morgan|2024-11-15T20:46:41+00:00August 29th, 2024|office solutions|0 Comments

10 Critical Printer Issues You Can’t Ignore

We often take our printers for granted....until there's a problem. Printer issues not only slow you down, but they can also pose security risks, increase costs and be a huge source of frustration. This blog takes a look at ten major print issues you shouldn't ignore: 1. Uncontrolled Spending - Businesses often underestimate the cost of printing. Print-related costs can consume anywhere from 7% to 13% of budgets when user restrictions are absent. This can lead [...]

By Karen Morgan|2024-11-15T20:47:47+00:00August 22nd, 2024|managed print services|0 Comments

How Optimized IT Can Simplify Microsoft Office 365 Setup for Your Business

Microsoft Office 365 has become a cornerstone of productivity for many businesses, offering a suite of powerful tools for communication, collaboration, and data management. However, setting up and managing Office 365 can be a complex task, especially for businesses without dedicated IT resources. This is where Optimized IT can help, simplifying the setup process and ensuring your business gets the most out of this platform. Here’s how: Quick and Expert Setup One of the primary [...]

By OIT|2024-11-15T20:48:32+00:00July 30th, 2024|Optimized IT|0 Comments

Print Assessment 101: Optimizing Your Organization’s Printing Environment

Despite the move towards paperless offices, printers and paper continue to play an important role in our workdays. From legal documents requiring physical signatures to marketing materials and reports shared in meetings, printed materials are still essential for many business tasks. However, printing often comes with hidden costs and inefficiencies that can impact a company's bottom line. This is where a print assessment comes in - a comprehensive evaluation of an organization's printing environment and [...]

By Karen Morgan|2024-07-19T16:46:16+00:00July 19th, 2024|managed print services|0 Comments

Top 8 Benefits of AR/AP Automation for Your Business

Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) automation is making life easier for finance departments across the country. But what exactly is AR/AP automation? At its core, it's the use of software and digital systems to streamline and automate the entire lifecycle of invoices and payments. From invoice creation and delivery to payment processing and reconciliation, these systems minimize manual intervention, replacing traditional paper-based methods with efficient digital workflows. In this blog post, we'll explore [...]

By Karen Morgan|2024-07-19T16:46:48+00:00July 19th, 2024|Automation|0 Comments

6 Questions to Ask a Potential Managed IT Provider

There are many good reasons to partner with a Managed IT Services provider for your IT needs. Outsourcing all or part of your IT can not only reduce your IT costs, it can also improve your efficiency and improve your security substantially. There are lots of other benefits too, but it’s important to partner with the right provider to fill your IT needs. In this blog we’ll talk about what a Managed IT Services provider [...]

By OIT|2024-06-27T18:05:43+00:00June 27th, 2024|managed it services|0 Comments

Elevate Your Printing Game with In-House Production Printing

When it comes to meeting deadlines and delivering top-notch quality, having control over the printing processes is key. Imagine having the power to produce high-quality prints quickly and efficiently right from your workplace. With in-house production printing, you can turn this vision into reality, taking your printing capabilities to the next level. The Power of Speed and Precision In-house production printing empowers you to handle urgent printing tasks with ease. No more waiting in line [...]

By Karen Morgan|2024-06-27T17:35:08+00:00June 27th, 2024|Production printing|0 Comments

Top 6 Reasons Your Business Needs a Paperless Form Solution

Although businesses have come a long way towards reducing their reliance on paper, it remains a part of our daily work routines, presenting a persistent challenge to manage. It doesn’t have to be that way! Paperless form software can help digitize traditional paper-based forms, enabling users to easily create, distribute, fill out, and manage forms entirely in a digital format. This technology allows organizations to streamline their data collection processes, improve efficiency, reduce paper waste, [...]

By Karen Morgan|2024-06-27T15:46:10+00:00June 27th, 2024|forms|0 Comments

What Does Modern Office Methods Do?

Here at Modern Office Methods (MOM) we’ve been proud to partner with businesses for over 60 years, helping them to navigate their document challenges and make them more productive. We offer a range of services from printers to production printers, to Managed Print Services and more! However, our customers may not know about the range of services we offer. In this blog we’ll go over a bit about us, the services we offer, and how [...]

By Karen Morgan|2024-05-27T22:44:18+00:00May 27th, 2024|modern office methods|0 Comments

Are Print Costs Killing Your Bottom Line?

In many businesses, print costs remain a silent profit killer. From daily office print jobs to marketing materials, the expenses can add up quickly and significantly impact your bottom line. Understanding and controlling these costs is not just a cost-saving measure; it's a strategic move toward greater financial efficiency. Read on to learn about the factors contributing to high print costs and what you can do about it. The Impact of Print Costs on Businesses [...]

By Karen Morgan|2024-05-27T19:54:28+00:00May 27th, 2024|modern office methods|0 Comments