Dear Partners,
Posted by admin in Uncategorized on February 3, 2011
Since April 2009, we have published 177 posts linking companies to information about reducing excess office overhead. We have joined with 60 partners who specialize in downsizing solutions. I would like to thank everyone who has participated in this project. My hope is that you gained valuable information and contacts through our bi-weekly posts and partner directory. Today will be my final post. However, I encourage you to continue referring to our Partner Directory for your future office needs or contact me directly for a referral or introduction to one of our Partners.
Best Regards,
Dave Myers, Owner of OfficeKey
“Key Locations” and “Key Resources” for your Office
513-721-0900 - myers.david@officekey.com
IT-Director.com: Securing remote users
Posted by admin in employees, remote work, technology on February 1, 2011
IT-Director.com: Securing remote users
More and more of us are working remotely, for at least some of the time, enabled by an increasingly diverse range of mobile devices. For businesses this has many benefits whether it is making field based employees more responsive, improving workflow or enabling flexible working practices. But many studies show that the biggest perceived down side is security; for resellers this is an opportunity.
Fox Business: The Era of 4G: What it Means for Small Businesses
Posted by admin in cloud computing, small business, technology on January 27, 2011
Fox Business: The Era of 4G: What it Means for Small Businesses
According to Chris DeMaio, director of small business distribution at Verizon Wireless, 4G allows small business owners to, “get to take the office experience out of the office. Things that are very common sitting at desk become very common in the mobile environment.” 4G users can expect faster download speeds, crisper video conferencing and enhanced mobile apps. While the 3G network is fine for making phone calls, sending e-mail and surfing the Web, wireless carrier executives tout 4G’s capability of constant streaming of data.
Fortune: What will the future workplace look like?
Posted by admin in reduce, workplace, workshifting on January 25, 2011
Fortune: What will the future workplace look like?
Unless you have been on vacation for the past few years, you are probably aware that the workplace as we know it is rapidly changing. The 9-to-5 grind spent in an “official” office is giving way to the virtual work environment; the at-my-desk-by-8:59 is becoming the on-my-Blackberry 24/7, and the Starbucks coffee break has become the Starbucks “home” office. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Businesses can capitalize on the evolving nature of the office by striking a balance that combines virtual and physical work and space. This could ultimately increase productivity and lower costs without sacrificing company culture or individual motivation.
Cincinnati.com: Newest tower creates office space aplenty
Posted by admin in office move, office space on January 20, 2011
Cincinnati.com: Newest tower creates office space aplenty
The downtown vacancy rate is expected to be at its highest level in 25 years now that the Great American Tower at Queen City Square is starting to open. “It’s going to have a big impact on downtown,” says Chuck Male, a vice president at the Cincinnati office of CB Richard Ellis. “It will drive effective rental rates lower in all building classes. A lot of B-Class building tenants will look hard to consider a step up to Class A buildings.”
♦ How do you think this additional office space will effect Cincinnati rental rates?
Cincinnati.com: Good advice helps firm survive, and then thrive
Posted by admin in cost-cutting, small business, survival tips on January 18, 2011
Cincinnati.com: Good advice helps firm survive, and then thrive
As business declined and they began to cut back employee hours, the couple knew they needed to take action quickly. “We knew we couldn’t do this on our own,” says John, so he sought help through the African American Chamber. The chamber directed them to Sheila Mixon, director of the Small Business Development Center, a public/private cooperative that assists small business owners. Mixon counseled the Harmons about how to cut costs and focus on their core client base to improve the bottom line.
♦ How have you cut costs to stay competitive during the past year?
Wall Street Journal: Bye-Bye, PCs and Laptops
Posted by admin in mobile professionals, relevance, remote work on January 13, 2011
Wall Street Journal: Bye-Bye, PCs and Laptops
As inflection points go, the Consumer Electronics Show that kicked off yesterday couldn’t be sending a clearer signal: The era of the personal computer is drawing to a close. For an industry gathering that once showcased each new generation of desktop and laptop, this year’s show is buzzing with every imaginable flavor of tablet, smart phone and mobile appliance. Welcome to the age of mobile computing.
♦ What are your thoughts? Are you ready to say adios to your Personal Computer?
Fox Business: Moving to the Cloud: How Hard is it Really?
Posted by admin in cloud computing, cost-cutting, small business on January 11, 2011
Fox Business: Moving to the Cloud: How Hard is it Really?
While using the cloud is pretty straightforward, getting a cloud infrastructure in place can take some time and work. Thankfully, there are many cloud computing services companies that can help build the right infrastructure for your business to migrate data, hardware and software to the cloud. “The last thing small businesses want to do is bring in a consultant,” said Ron Braatz, CEO and founder of LiftOff, the Crofton, Md-based cloud computing company. “Small companies, even with decent IT resources still need help taking the leap.”
♦ Do you depend on “the cloud” to get through your work day?
Chief Learning Officer: Learning and the State of Business in 2011
Posted by admin in survival tips, technology, workplace on January 6, 2011
Chief Learning Officer: Learning and the State of Business in 2011
Engendering a nimble, flexible workforce with the skills and knowledge to function effectively in a state of constant change is essential to survive and thrive in the new economy. Going into the new year, the state of business is change at every turn. From workplace norms to innovations in technology, there is frequent and continuous fluctuation. A nimble, flexible workforce with the skills and knowledge to function effectively in a state of constant change is essential to survive and thrive in the new economy of 2011.
♦ What changes to your workplace would you like to see in 2011?
Web Worker Daily: Top Remote Work Trends to Watch for in 2011
Posted by admin in co-working, web conference, workplace on January 4, 2011
Web Worker Daily: Top Remote Work Trends to Watch for in 2011
Expect high-quality videoconferencing everywhere, coworking to go mainstream and office hours to become less relevant in 2011. Driven by improvements in technology — and particularly by an explosion in the availability of mobile technology and increased access to broadband — the world of work is changing rapidly. From solving employer-employee trust issues through better communication to cultivating an increasingly mobile, cloud-based workforce, here are the top trends and key issues we found for the future of work in 2011.
♦ What do you think will be the top work trends in the coming year?