How to Send a Fax

Over the last decade or so, mobile technology improvements, evolving job demands and vast increases in the ranks of self-employed and freelance workers have drastically redefined the modern work environment.

During this time, these related trends have led many Americans to reevaluate their careers and the processes by which they complete their work.

For some people, this has meant creating an office in their home, a place where they can avoid distractions and be productive without the need to...

Anyone keeping up with the presidential race between incumbent Barack Obama and challenger Mitt Romney will likely hear a great deal about the environment.

Reducing our reliance on foreign oil and minimizing waste, both men argue, is crucial for a strong, healthy America.

Many people may feel like this is a national-level issue that is hard to affect on an individual level.

However, many advocates and experts have begun citing research that shows how even small, personal lifestyle changes can have...

Many professionals have experienced a situation where they needed to review a sent document. If delivered by email, finding the file typically doesn't pose much of a problem - the sender can easily check his or her "sent mail" folder to see a list of outgoing messages.

With other forms of communication, however, this can be a more serious issue.

Few of us keep a copy of every letter or fax we send, for example, and those of us who do may find it difficult to keep these organized and accessible....

As the owner or manager of a small business, you know how important it is to make every sale count. Your company's success likely depends on your ability to convince clients and customers that your products or services will mprove their wellbeing.

However, being able to close the sale is only useful if your business is equipped to process transactions and collect payments.

For years, organizations have relied on faxing as a means to transact business that requires a signature or hand-notation...

As the housing slump begins to turn around, traditional real estate professionals are transforming their business into a modern, mobile business.

According to a Holdcom infographic, approximately 50% of agents and 47% of brokers invested $500 - $2000 on technology this year. The infographic explains that in order to keep up with competition, one must keep up with technology – this holds true with real estate professionals as well.

With pages and pages of hand-signed documents necessary in...

A recent article by ABC News explained the importance of finding the right agent during a time where the housing market is unsteady. The article gave tips on what questions people should ask when looking for the right agent. Among the questions people should ask were:

• How many clients the agent currently has.
• Policy on communications and availability.
• Relationships between the agent and title companies, home inspectors and lenders.

With these three questions, a common underlying topic is brought to...

According to a Holdcom infographic, approximately 50% of agents and 47% of brokers invested $500 - $2000 on technology this year. The article continues to explain how real estate professionals can maintain a modern, respectable reputation. To do so, the article states a real estate professional should:

• Put yourself out there. This increases word of mouth marketing. Increase your bids on search terms to ensure that you are one of the top results.

• Be mobile. As a real estate professional always on...

According to a recent press release which referenced GlobalData, the mobile health technology market is expected to exceed $8 billion by 2018. From physicians to lab technicians and even to biotechnology companies, health care professionals are adopting cloud services to work more efficiently.

BioVex, a biotechnology company that develops treatments for cancer and infectious diseases is no exception. In a recent podcast, Susan Doleman, associate director of BioVex, explained that the pain point...

It is often said that in business, image is everything. Even for a small or young company, it is important to demonstrate to potential clients and partners that you are a strong and well-run operation.

For many businesses, it can be expensive to curate an image of impressive size and scale. Without the ability to hire a gaggle of employees to answer phones or communicate with customers, it is easy for a small company to show its lack of size.

Creative entrepreneurs, however, can find ways to...

According to a study by the Journal of Medical Internet Research, physicians are interrupted nearly five times an hour by phone calls, emails, and face-to-face interactions. The 2012 National Physicians Survey showed something that is unlikely to surprise many doctors - fax remains the dominant method of communicating with colleagues, patients, insurance companies and pharmacists. All told, 63 percent of healthcare providers rely heavily on the technology, according to MMRGlobal.

Over the course of many years, even small costs can add up.

Successful businesses find ways to curb these expenses in an effort to stay firmly in the black. Sometimes, this can mean limiting employee overtime or streamlining procedures.

One of the most frequent sources of expenditure, however, is also among the hardest to excise from a budget - overhead.

In order to operate, businesses have many things they must pay for, which include rent, utilities, and technology costs. These expenses are so...

With rising oil prices and increased fears of environmental damage, many Americans are taking measures to increase the energy efficiency of their homes.

From augmenting insulation and sealing windows to installing solar panels and updating furnaces, home improvement geared at greening homes is on the rise, according to Bloomberg.  

This has led to a growing segment of home energy auditors who visit homes to educate owners on tactics that can make their homes more energy efficient.  

Inspectors are...

There's no doubt that buying land can be a sound investment. However, being a property manager is a complex and multifaceted responsibility. Whether you look after a rental or commercial property, there is a lot to stay on top of.

One of the hardest parts is maintaining proper communication with every tenant. While on the road, property managers are often on the phone to deal with unforeseen problems or coordinate maintenance. However, there are times when a phone call isn't enough.

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Small business owners are known for their need to be "on call" for their business. This 24/7 mentality can take its toll over time, and the obvious solution is a little bit of R&R.

Everyone deserves a vacation every so often -- especially small business owners, who often wear multiple hats and feel the need to remain chained to their desks.

However, with modern business needs and demanding clients, taking a vacation can pose a problem for people hoping to leave the office for a few days. If faxing ...

Tailoring your small business to your clients' needs is crucial to building loyalty.

There are many ways to go about this, but understanding those things that will improve satisfaction is of central importance. No matter how hard you work at it, there is always room to improve.

For example, in a recent study by Accenture, 55 percent of executives surveyed claimed they provided clients with "ideal" or "very good" relevant experiences. On the other hand, only 21 percent of consumers agreed with this...

Finding ways to cut expenses while starting your own business can sometimes be the difference between success and failure. With seemingly bottomless startup expenses, a few wisely avoided costs can set you up the right way - instead of putting you immediately in the red.

Stay organized
Make a budget and stick to it. It is impossible to predict every expense that will crop up, but do your best to realistically plan your finances ahead while leaving a little wiggle room for unforeseen costs. Having...

One of a small business owner's most valuable assets is also one of the most elusive: time.

The notion of time, and how we spend it, has been widely popularized, from books ("The 4-Hour Work Week") to music (The Beatles' "Eight Days a Week").

Perhaps time is such a popular subject because of the daily challenge we face in "managing" it. The concept of time management is also one that has been widely covered over the years.

There are lots of differing opinions, theories and techniques about time...

New Harp 2.0 broad requirements for refinancing fixed rate loans is expected to drive an influx of new business for real estate professionals.

According to industry estimates, the mortgage industry, under the new Harp 2.0 law,  is anticipating as many as 6.9 million borrowers now being able to potentially qualify for new refinancing standards.

This is good news for mortgage brokers. The regulation change could lead to significant growth in new customers, bringing welcome relief to an industry that...

Despite the growing prevalence of mobile devices in the workplace, a large portion of businesses have failed to implement a mobile strategy.

According to a poll conducted by Software AG, around 60 percent of organizations don't have a company-wide mobile initiative, while only 22 percent have begun to research how they can implement these plans, ITworld reported.

Only 15 percent of respondents that admitted to having a mobile plan said it was a company-wide strategy. Meanwhile, 25 percent...