Coordinated Business Systems Blog / Optimizing Your Business (6)

How to Fix the Paper Curl Problem

How do you stop paper from curling while printing?! Read on for answers.

I don't know if paper curl while printing is horrid, but it IS annoying. I know our customers ask us about this frequently – how do I stop my paper from curling?!?!?! If you're frustrated with paper curl and your prints look a little bit like the photo here, you've stopped by the righ …

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When You're Buying a Copier, Ignore the Copier

Focusing on the right Managed Services Partner can make a night and day difference in the copier you end up buying.

Here's a tip when buying a copier – ignore the equipment, focus on the partner. OK. That's slightly overstating the importance of the actual equipment you buy. Of course you need to buy or lease the right copier/printer for your office. That said, you're more likely to end up with the …

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Never Waste Hours Looking for a Paper Document Again – And 6 Other Ways Document Management Saves Time

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“I love it when I can’t find a document I am looking for,” said NO ONE ever! That’s because searching for paper files is time consuming. And sometimes, after countless hours of searching, you don't even find what you’re looking for. Despite the hassles that come hand in hand with a tr …

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You're Wasting Time: 4 Business Functions to Stop Doing Yourself

Stop wasting your valuable time on these time consuming tasks - let us take care of them for you so you can focus on the things that really matter.

You don't have to do it all yourself. We live in a world with knowledge – and experts – about every topic under the sun literally at our fingertips. We also live in a world full of service businesses. Don't want to mow your lawn? Schedule lawn service. Don't want to fix that leaky fau …

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7 Questions You Need to Ask Your Next Managed Print Services Partner

Looking for a new MPS provider? Make sure to ask them these crucial questions.

Businesses continue to have the wrong idea about copier dealers. They think we just want to sell a “box” and move on to the next customer. (“Box” is insider jargon for whatever device we're focused on selling or leasing.) While I'm sure that continues to be the case for some dealers, …

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Proactive Copier Repair Means You’re Always Able to Work

The copier never breaking down means you never have to stop working.

“I love it when my copier breaks,” said NO ONE ever! That’s because when your copier breaks, it’s not only annoying, but a waste of time waiting for it to get back up and running. Valuable time that you don’t have because you and your employees are trying to run a business. Sound like …

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Buying a Top-Rated Copier May Be Your Worst Decision This Year

Buying a top rated copier isn't all it's cracked up to be.

We are fixated on the “best.” Number 1. The leading. Blue ribbon. First. You get the idea. If you're looking for a new restaurant to try, typing in “best hamburger joint” into Google works out well. When it comes to deciding on which tools to equip your office with, finding the “best” …

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The Multitasking Myth: How To Be More Productive With The Pomodoro Technique

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Ever been told you need to multitask? For some, the ability to “multitask” is worn as a badge of honor. But it doesn’t work for everyone (actually, anyone). If you've ever thought you weren't effective because of an inability to multitask, you’re going to love what I am about to tell …

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9 Key Questions to Ask Before Buying a Copier

Buying a new copier is confusing. These 9 questions will help your narrow down the best choices for your SMB.

It’s easy to get overwhelmed when buying office equipment. That’s why buyers fall into the trap of either buying a device that has too little, or too much, functionality. It’s an all too common occurrence, especially when you don’t have the luxury of time to make an informed decision. …

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