Office Technology

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    Industry-Specific Software vs. Generic Software

    Joe Stoddard details when it makes sense to invest in industry-specific software, and why.

     
  • Remodeling Professionals Can Take Advantage of New Community Forums at Remodeling Online

    Take this quick tour of the new Remodeling Online Forums and learn how to use this powerful new communications tool.

     
  • Preparing for Disaster

    These remodelers and consultants provide tips and practices for disaster-proofing your business from several different perspectives, including administration, staffing, insurance, and public relations.

     
  • Managing Change

    Jeff Rainey, president of Home Equity Builders, in Great Falls, Va., is a technology nut. He strongly believes that the correct use of technology can help a company dramatically improve its processes and systems, and he’s constantly on the lookout for new software and hardware that can ratchet up...

     
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    SoftPlan 14 CAD Software

    Back when I was selling my own remodeling jobs, my computer-generated presentation packages would often allow me to lock out the competition. Sometimes, they’d never even get to present their bids.

     
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    Technology Lets Remodeling Companies Communicate Effectively In-House and on Site

    The workplace has come a long way thanks to technology — or perhaps in spite of it. Cell phones, e-mail, and software help people stay connected, with immediacy, but is it all it's cracked up to be?

     
  • Electronic Data Backup Solutions

    You wouldn’t leave a roof uncovered with a thunderstorm in the forecast, so why aren’t you backing up your computer data?

     
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    Web-Based Project Management Tool

    Earlier this year, CompuTool announced that its business management software would become entirely Web-based, enhancing not only its project management capabilities but its usability as well.

     
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    Safeguarding Your Company's Financial Records

    The Internal Revenue Service encourages taxpayers and businesses to safeguard their financial and tax records in case of disaster, and offers these tips.

     
  • By Law: Chattering Classes

    We often receive complaints from clients about negative Internet chat room comments that are false or misleading being posted by disgruntled consumers or ex-employees.