5 technologies it’s hard to believe are almost obsolete

Voice Mail

Why sit there and try to craft the perfect monologue when a text message works just as well. And with the advent of so many new portable communication devices, who isn’t available all the time anyway? And with the graying around the temples of voice mail, it’s shocking to think that not long ago we were all using tape-driven answering machines.

Fax

The PDF, scanner and ability to send email attachments have all worked in concert to render the good old facsimile machine obsolete. For a while there, it was clinging to life due to the off chance that you would need to “sign something and fax it back”, but digital signatures and Tablet PCs have made even those document that require an authentic John Hancock deliverable online.

Messenger Services

Again, the need to get documents across town is handle

Xerox Copier

Admit it; you use the copier much less than just a couple of years ago. The digital distribution of documents (play say that three times fast) has made

DVD

We realize that this is not a business technology staple per se, but have you walked into a Blockbuster store lately? It’s like a funeral home in there. Although everything is where it should be, and staff still robotically greets you when you stride through the door, but there’s just something melancholy about the whole experience that feels like Netflix and even their own Blockbuster.com service have really changed the rules of the game. In this fast moving world, today’s technology is tomorrow’s drink coaster.

Visit www.aceofficesystems.com for the best office furniture at unbelievable prices! Call us at 1866-964-8457. Or contact us via e-mail @ sales@aceofficesystems.com.

15 things everyone should have at their desk

When you add up all the time you spend in a day getting up and heading to the supply cabinet or asking a coworker to borrow a paper clip, it turns out than you could have gotten about a month’s worth of extra work done in a year…if you had just had everything you need to flow through the day right at your fingertips.

Still, workers at offices around the globe don’t keep the office essentials they use most right there at their desk.

Here’s a basic list of office supplies and organizational items that every worker – from CEO on down – should keep handy throughout the course of the day.

· Company letterhead

· Envelopes

· Stamps

· A Ruler

· Scissors

· Business cards `

· Kleenex

· Pens, pencils and markers

· Paper clips

· Stapler

· Post it Notes (lots and lots of Post it Notes!)

· Scratch paper

· An In/Out Box

· A moistener for stamps and envelopes

· Advil or other form of headache relief

Now that you’re all set with the basics, visit www.aceofficesystems.com for the best office furniture at unbelievable prices! Call us at 1866-964-8457. Or contact us via e-mail @ sales@aceofficesystems.com.

How to brew the perfect pot of coffee for your office

Want to know the secret to being the big cheese in your office? It’s not beating fourth-quarter sales projections, or nailing that presentation in Albuquerque…it’s the ability to craft the perfect pot of coffee for you and your coworkers!

Here are some sure-fire tips for becoming the ideal office barista:

1. Clean your materials. You wouldn’t go into surgery without properly sterilizing your tools, and you should never make coffee without cleaning your coffee maker. Scrub everything from the pot to the machine itself until they shine.

2. Don’t use tap water. Distilled or purified water make the best coffee…so don’t settle for the faucet.

3. Use cold water. The colder the water you use, the more flavorful the coffee will be.

4. Know the perfect measurements. No matter what brand or strength of coffee you are using, always use 2 level tablespoons of coffee for every 6 ounce cup of water you add.

5. Keep your coffee grounds fresh. Coffee exposed to the air loses its flavor fast. Keep your coffee grounds or beans in an air-tight container near the coffee machine.

6. Grind your own beans. Granted, not everyone has time for this, but if you can, buy whole bean coffee and then grind the desired amount right before you brew up a batch.

7. Accept praise graciously. You’re going to have a lot of fans after you start whipping up near-perfect pots of java every day. Remember, you put your pants on one leg at a time just like everyone else.

For an incredible selection of top-notch, affordable office furniture visit www.aceofficesystems.com and select from the finest names in the industry. Call us at 1866-964-8457, or contact us via e-mail @ sales@aceofficesystems.com

10 Ridiculously Easy Tips for a Greener Office

10 Ridiculously Easy Tips for a Greener Office

Historically, the workplace has been an energy guzzler. We leave things plugged in, the lights are always on, the air conditioner rolls 24/7 at full blast, etc. But things are starting to change around the office. We’re all becoming more concerned about the health and well-being of our planet, and that new direction is starting to show itself in our cubes and hallways at work.

Here are 10 quick tips to help make your office greener today!

1. Reuse toner cartridges – They’re cheaper and you’re not wasting all that plastic. This one is a no-brainer!



2. Buy recycled paper- The price is competitive, and the effect your purchase will have on landfill reduction is going to be significant.



3. Use compact fluorescent bulbs – They save a ton on energy costs and do not need to be replaced as often as standard bulbs.



4. Go easy on the thermostat – High air conditioning and heating settings burns energy like there’s no tomorrow. Shifting the temperature just a single degree can save 10-15% on annual energy usage!



5. Add plants around the office – They improve air quality and the quality of life in the office



6. Recycle your old paper – Don’t just throw away drafts of old documents. Flip them over and print on the back!



7. Set up car pools – Build office unity and cut down on fuel consumption at the same time.



8. Go green when you outsource – Use courier services that drive hybrid cars, or buy supplies from companies dedicated to sustainable energy sources. Use your budget to show your commitment.



9. Recycle in the kitchen – Get some colored bins and start recycling glass, plastic and aluminum around the lunchroom and break room



10. Set computers to power down automatically – Every major PC has a power-down setting that allows for automatic shut-off after 15-20 or minutes.

These are things you can start doing this week! And when you’re ready for the finest office furniture to compliment your green workspace, visit http://www.aceofficesystems.com/. Call us at 1866-964-8457

Or contact us via e-mail @ sales@aceofficesystems.com