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When running a business it is vital to understand how efficiently you use your resources. Effectively monitoring usage of office equipment and supplies can save your company money; however, without reliable asset management technologies it can often feel like matter of delicate guesswork. Technology Team is pleased to introduce our partner and this month’s guest E-news author Martin Knutson of Business Products and Solutions offering insight into “print management” and the benefits it can provide your business.
Whether you are focused on implementing such an asset management program to monitor usage or keep organized during relocation, the experts at Technology Team become a valuable extension of your IT department and consistently offer a quality, custom service. As always, we look forward to assisting you with your Asset Management and Relocation needs.
Print Management: Uncovering Hidden Costs Most Companies do not know what they spend on their printing environment; however, according to research, print production and management costs can equal up to 3% of total revenues. Print production costs include toner, parts and labor whereas management costs are associated with who provides these items and services. There are many programs available today that will provide you with this information. Business Product & Solutions currently has a print management program that gives you the tools to manage every aspect of your printer environment, including the ability to let you know when it’s time to re-order toner. We even provide a web-based order form to speed up the ordering process and offer a feature that can inform you of a printer malfunction via e-mail, pager, or blackberry device. Improving your ability to anticipate printer complications will increase your company’s productivity. |
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Everyone must have enjoyed last month’s question: A $7.2 Million Check for the Purchase of Alaska was signed by the treasurer of the United States and by the Secretary of Treasury. What were the names of both of these gentlemen? Answer: The correct answer was Francis Spinner and Hugh McCullough and was submitted by Bob Jones. Congratulations Bob! This month's question: It's been around for millions of years, but it's no more than a month old. What is it?
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Presented by Martin Knutson from Business Products and Solutions 
During a relocation, your IT department can easily become overwhelmed with managing the complex move process. That’s why Technology Team has gathered a wide variety of activity specific relocation experts to provide services to most major system environments. Our professional affiliates consistently offer the highest quality of service and collaborate for the common good of your relocation.
TEAM FOCUS
Behind every great company is a strong business philosophy. At Technology Team, we consider ourselves a “team-based” business, reflective of the values presented in our favorite book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni.
Lencioni’s term “team” refers to how individuals in an organization work together in order to achieve a common goal. In the book, Lencioni presents a reliable model illustrating the characteristics of a successful team, the first being the ability to trust:
- Trusting your teammates not only means having faith that they will pull their own weight, but also allowing yourself to be vulnerable and open about your mistakes and weaknesses.
The second characteristic is the ability to engage in conflict:
- The term “conflict” can have a negative connotation, but in this sense it refers to the unfiltered, passionate exchange of ideas. If there is a fear of conflict between teammates, discussion will be veiled and filled with unproductive, guarded comments.
Technology Team continually strives to maintain an open, trusting atmosphere in which productive, passionate communication takes place. The strength of our team allows us to achieve our main goal — complete customer satisfaction.
For the three remaining characteristics of an effective team, check out next month’s newsletter!
Thank You!
I hope you have enjoyed this month's issue. Please do stop by our office for a visit. We would love to hear about your company and how we can help you.