Top tips for mobile working & increasing business productivity.

Are you and your staff getting the most out of mobile technology?

The Benefits of using mobile technology:-

  • Be more responsive:  You can deal with enquires, orders and issues much faster.
  • Be more flexible:  Many entrepreneurs choose to run their own business so it can fit in with their life style and working patterns. Mobile working allows you to work when and where you want.
  • Increased Productivity:  Surveys have shown allowing your staff to work flexibly can improve productivity 15% -30% .

Mobile working tips:-

  • If you use Microsoft office 2010 Home & business or Professional this includes a licence that allows you to install on your desktop and laptop allowing you to cut the cost of using the latest applications.
  • Keep your laptop data safe by Using Microsoft BitLocker and Bison Grid Online Data backup. The loss of your laptop could costs you a lot more than the price of a new PC.
  • Access your Emails, Diary, Contacts and shared files from any location using Microsoft Office 2010 and Microsoft Online Business Productivity Suite (BPOS). BPOS includes Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft SharePoint. You can also use Microsoft SharePoint web interface with Microsoft Office web apps to view and edit documents using any PC that has access to the internet.
  • Get duplicate power suppliers. Keep one at the office and one at home.
  • Save weight by charging portable devices using USB connections rather than carrying separate chargers.
  • Get a docking station and a mouse for your laptop. So you can turn your laptop in to a desktop when you need to.
  • New Windows Mobile 7 phones synchronise your email, calendar, contacts and SharePoint files. You also get pocket versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Save money on mobile phone charges and subscribe to WIFI hotspot services such as the The Cloud and BT OpenZone.

What is the Microsoft Business Productivity Online Standard Suite?

The Business Productivity Online Standard Suite(BPOS) is a set of messaging and collaboration tools, delivered as a subscription service, that helps businesses better serve their customers without the need to deploy and maintain software and hardware on-premise. The suite includes Exchange Online for email and calendaring, SharePoint Online for portals and document sharing; Office Communications Online for presence availability, instant messaging and peer to peer audio calls; Office Live Meeting for web and video conferencing; and Forefront Online Protection for enhanced security.

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