Office Administrators

Unless your workplace is a construction site, you can often find yourself without the tools you need to grasp a hard to reach object, loosen a hex nut, install some basic hardware, or other day-to-day tasks. Keeping these six tools…

Many small businesses need help in setting up new equipment or have problems with other purchases, prompting them to contact customer service. This could be issues with computers, software, or assembling furniture. The idea is for customer service to provide…

Businesses of all sizes need to pay their bills on a regular basis to maintain a good reputation in the marketplace and stay afloat. A small business needs to be savvy in paying bills, even with a computerized system. You…

When purchasing coffee creamer for the office, there are many things to consider. Keep them in mind, and pleasing those who depend on a beautiful cup of java will be easier than you think. Choose a coffee creamer based on…

Many people use their personal car for work purposes, and they get reimbursed mileage and wear and tear. However, many employees do not realize that when they drive their car for work, (especially when they have other people in their…

Being an executive assistant is an arduous, and often thankless job. It’s easy to overlook how important executive assistants are in nearly every major industry. They’re the cogs that turn the gears, and make sure everything is running smoothly. Being…

It is common for small businesses to have employees who work non-business hours. Here’s how to ensure they are safer when they’re in the office before standard opening time, after closing time, weekends and holidays. Improve exterior office safety Take…

As offices continue to eliminate paper records in favor of digital filing systems, you may be asked to dispose of dozens or even hundreds of old paper office files. Having a plan to quickly and efficiently dispose of them, after…

Miscommunications regarding employee expense reimbursements can cause problems for small businesses in more ways than one. Not properly setting guidelines for employee expenditures can lead to blown budgets and hard feelings when staff members aren't paid what they feel is…

Hurricane season, earthquakes, wildfires, tornadoes – at some point during your career, you might need to evacuate your workplace for days or weeks. If you're a business owner or an office manager, having an emergency plan in place will not…

Many businesses donate money, products or services to non-profits, or ask their staff members to volunteer at local charity events. If your company is like most, you don’t have the money to help every worthy organization that makes a request.…

Small companies often get comfortable with their vendors, allowing service providers to raise rates or avoid improving their offerings for many years. For example, once a company has an insurance policy, ISP, utility provider, printer, copy machine lease or other…

Office managers who work at businesses that don't provide many benefits (or none at all), can help their company and their coworkers by helping start a voluntary benefits plan. Voluntary benefits are those that aren't offered directly by the employer,…

Attention span is one of the casualties of a highly competitive, tech-driven, and multi-tasking oriented office environment. A 2005 study by business research firm Basex found that office distractions consume up to 2.1 hours or 28 percent of the average…

Are your computers and other electronic devices safe from electrical surges? With proper protection, you can answer a confident "YES" to this question. What is a power surge? A power surge occurs when your office’s electrical current spikes for a…

Your company is moving to a new location and your boss has asked you to either manage or help coordinate the move. While this might seem like a daunting task, you can make it much easier by creating a step-by-step…

Looking for a proven way to engage your clients and strengthen important customer relationships? Set up your next client meeting as an informative, fun and tasty brunch. Discuss important concerns over robust coffee and memorable bites, get business done and…

Throughout the business world, email templates act as a great help. Job hunters use them to efficiently send out cover letters. Customer support can utilize templates to quickly solve common issues people are having. If you're using Gmail, you’ll notice…

A lunch and learn provides essential training over the lunch hour. Your team gathers into a central location, and as they enjoy a shared lunch, they also learn about a topic relevant to your office. Done correctly, this program can…

When was the last time you rushed into your office washroom after a bad lunch only to belatedly discover that the toilet paper had run out? How many times have you asked a colleague from the next stall to hand…