Office Systems back issues from February 1998:
The last word
Feb 01, 1998; ... By the time you read this, I'll be in the midst of a new adventure. First, a little background. This past October, Office Systems and its sister publication Office Dealer were purchased by Quality Publishing, a fastgrowing publishing company based in The Woodlands, Texas. This company ...
Feedback
Feb 01, 1998; ... Editor, I have been receiving and reading Office Systems since 1995. Before I retire January 1998, I just want to let you know it's been a pleasure, especially your Editor's Memo. All the best in the future. Thanks. G. W. WHIPPS Records Manager Department of the Army Fort ...
The eyes have it
Feb 01, 1998; ... Sitting at a computer all day can take a serious toll on your body. Just look around your desk. You've probably got a wristrest, a gel-filled mousepad, an ergonomic chair, an antiglare screen and any other contraption you could find to protect yourself from carpal tunnel syndrome, eye strain and ...
You deserve a raise today
Feb 01, 1998; ... Overworked and underpaid? Well, if you're looking to start a career as an administrative professional, you'll be happy to know that average starting salaries in the administrative field are expected to rise 3.6% in 1998. OfficeTeam, an administrative staffing firm, just released its 1998 Office ...
Call me, but do it online
Feb 01, 1998; ... What will they think of next? The computer industry has been abuzz about Web phones-stand-alone telephone devices that connect users to the Internet, provide them with Web and e-mail access as well as save them a large chunk of change on long-distance telephone bills. In case you haven't been ...
Time on your side
Feb 01, 1998; ... If you're starting to feel bummed out because you failed on most (or all) of your New Year's resolutions, give yourself a break. People often set lofty goals and have very unrealistic plans to change their work habits in the new year. In the monthly newsletter communication briefings, Ann ...
Online humor!
Feb 01, 1998; ... We don't know if there's any truth to this death notice. All we know is that we received this tragic news online and couldn't wait to share it with all our friends. There was a great loss today in the ...
Digital equipment gets hooked up
Feb 01, 1998; ... Digital copiers are making a bigger splash in the market than originally expected, according to copier manufacturer Oce-U.S.A., Inc., which reports that a more than anticipated number of digital copier and printer purchasers are immediately connecting the devices to their computer networks ....
Double vision
Feb 01, 1998; ... Having a PC at home used to top everyone's wish list. But today, according to Lyra Research, approximately 40% of U.S. households have a PC and a printer and the current trend is ...
Online tax tips
Feb 01, 1998; ... Spring and taxes are right around that last snowbank. Here are some online tax re sources to help you prepare for April 15. The "legal encyclopedia" stop on the Nolo Press web site (http://www.nolo .com) offers useful tax information and other self-help legal advice for small busi ness ...
Control freaks
Feb 01, 1998; ... In a world of cubicles, you'd expect that office workers would be lining up for a chance to snag the corner office. But according to the Steelcase Workplace Index, a survey sponsored by Steelcase Inc., that's not the case. The study, which identifies workplace trends in the United States, shows ...
Awards and accolades
Feb 01, 1998; ... Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc., has earned Hanson's Guidelines 1997 "Customer Satisfaction Award." A brand satisfaction study of copier users conducted by Perceptual Evaluations, Ltd., shows that overall Toshiba rated higher than other major manufacturers in reliability, productivity, ...
The software side of Datatech
Feb 01, 1998; ... Datatech Enterprises, Inc., a leading marketer of desktop addressing systems, has entered into an agreement with Group 1 Software to purchase Group l's Accumail, ArcList, ProSort, StreetRite, SmartAddresser, SmartSort and SmartLookup PC-based software products. Terms of the agreement were not ...
Call waiting
Feb 01, 1998; ... Choosing a telephone system is one of the most important tasks that a business owner or manager can perform. It's a responsibility that shouldn't be treated casually. Because telephone communications is considered the lifeblood of many business operations, system and vendor selection is a ...
The ABCs of fax: So, you think you know fax machines?
Feb 01, 1998; ... Once heralded as the greatest technological boon to the office since the typewriter, the facsimile machine today has become a common sight, not only in offices, but in restaurants, delicatessens, supermarkets, retail outlets, and homes. Even plain paper fax, at one time viewed as a ...
Waiting for PC-based postage
Feb 01, 1998; ... PC-based postage products are here; USPS approval is not. PC POSTAGE. Never before in the history of the computer industry has there been such a protracted gestation of a simple idea. The ability to print a complete envelope on a PC printer, with full postage legitimately evidenced, is ...
A touch of filing classification systems
Feb 01, 1998; ... If today's sophisticated technology allows us to instantly find the exact locations of objects almost anywhere in outer space and on our own planet, why is it so difficult in many offices to find simple file folders and paper records? The reality is that the filing systems for paper records in ...
Picking a winning ISP
Feb 01, 1998; ... Most people who connect to the Internet do so through an Internet service provider, or ISP. The ISP business is intensely competitive right now, with thousands of entities offering their services, from hackers operating out of a spare bedroom to giant telephone companies. If ...
The hot spot: The anatomy of anger in the office
Feb 01, 1998; ... am is an older gentleman who doesn't like being told what to do by a young woman. Sally sighs heavily and shakes her head when things are added to her in-box. Bruce's day and mood depend on how things went on the dating scene last night. Paula frequently brings donuts, encouraging long coffee ...
Anger do's and don'ts
Feb 01, 1998; ... Don't * Look for a resolution in the heat of anger * Tell another person what they "should" think or feel about a situation * Answer anger with anger * Analyze Also, don't: assume blame criticize diagnose ...
We want you!
Feb 01, 1998; ... Fine-tune your personnel ads to attract better employees. The U.S. Department of Labor forecasts significant job growth over the next 5 to 10 years in office systems and related fields, with more than a 50% rise over current levels. Most of the expected gains are projected for small- ...
Long-distance diary: The truth about long-distance and toll-free services
Feb 01, 1998; ... Editor's note: The story you're about to read has elements of truth. Those truths can save you money on your long-distance phone bills and also can help you decide whether your business needs a tollfree number. Monday February 2 Arrived at work on time for a change. I don't ...
Diversity dilemma
Feb 01, 1998; ... Even though national origin discrimination may not be intentional, it can still place employers at risk. To say that Jorge wasn't happy with his new name tag would be an understatement. He was so outraged with his company's new policy that he threatened to quit if he were forced to wear ...
Healthy, happy and productive
Feb 01, 1998; ... Twelve ways to a happier life No matter how efficient or how happy we think we are, our lives can always get better. I think Oliver Wendell Holmes says it best: "The great thing in this world is not so much where we are, but in what direction we are moving." In the grand scheme ...
Don't mess with the IRS
Feb 01, 1998; ... You may not be thinking about it, but tax time is right around the corner. That means that it's time to stop procrastinating and time to start preparing. One tool that can lessen the burden is W2-Maker from SoHo Software, a division of E-Z Legal Forms. The program will ...
A space-saving solution
Feb 01, 1998; ... DiskMapper, a graphical hard-disk space-saving utility, was recently upgraded to version 2 by its creator MicroLogic. If you aren't familiar with the first version, it was voted one of the best products of the year by PC Magazine. The software basically shows users what's saved on hard disks so ...
Meticulous mailings
Feb 01, 1998; ... Mailings are important functions of any company. But if you don't have adequate resources, chances are you're wasting time and money to complete mail-related tasks. ProVenture Mail Tools can help. The software allows companies to use data in their existing databases and spreadsheets to prepare ...
Zebra creates the stripes
Feb 01, 1998; ... Zebra Technologies makes bar coding easy with its Barcode Anything System 3.0. The system, which includes scanning, tracking and labeling software and a Hewlett-Packard scanning wand, gives users with Windows-based PCs and printers a complete system for printing labels, and scanning and tracking ...
Start SnOOpin' around
Feb 01, 1998; ... PCs and laptop computers are hot items for thieves. If you've been looking into a security solution for your home or office, there's an innovative product on the market that might work for you. PC SnOOp, a software solution for safeguarding against theft, uses a regular PC and a video camera to ...