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Your Partner in Technology
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Your Partner in Technology
How to Take Your Business Mobile & Make Telecommuting Friendly
Presented by: Tim Geigner
What is telecommuting and how can it help my business?
What are the benefits of a mobile ready business?
How you can easily take your business mobile
Portable devices that make business commuting more efficient
How to make remote working successful for your business
What you will discover:
“What is Telecommuting and How Can It Help My
Business?”
TelecommutingAllowing employees to work from home, in remote offices, or while on the road.
Why Consider Telecommuting?
Why consider telecommuting?
Offers a way to continue working after hours
You can cut back on office space, lowering rent and utility bills
Why consider telecommuting?
Offers a way to continue working after hours
You can cut back on office space, lowering rent and utility bills
Why consider telecommuting?
Increases employee productivitylowers stress levelsimproves retention
Offers a way to continue working after hours
You can cut back on office space, lowering rent and utility bills
Why consider telecommuting?
Increases employee productivitylowers stress levelsimproves retention
Work from home vs. a raise
Offers a way to continue working after hours.
You can cut back on office space, lowering rent and utility bills
Why consider telecommuting?
Increases employee productivitylowers stress levelsimproves retention
Work from home vs. a raise
Allows you to keep great employees that need or want to relocate
Offers a way to continue working after hours
“How Can You Take Your Business Mobile?”
Create a mobile plan with specific strategies for your business
How can you take your business mobile?
Devices that keep you connected such as mobile devices, software, internet connection -
Suitable for your business.
Cloud computing
Internet connection
What Are The Benefits of Taking Your Business Mobile
The ability to work anyplace anytime whenever needed
Benefits of a mobile ready business
The ability to work after/before work hours more efficiently
Being able to stay connected to your team
Staying up-to-date on the latest
The ability to continue operations if a disaster occurs
How to Stay Connected
Smartphones
Tablet
VoIP
Intranet
Pano remotes (USB)
WebEx, CudaTel, etc
Internet Connection
Smartphones
Smartphones
Access to your critical information when out of office.
Can keep data in sync at all times
Faster communication
Personal organizer
Tablets
Viewsonic ViewPad
Motorola Xoom
HP Slate
Apple iPad
Benefits of Tablets
Access to your critical information when out of office.
Can keep data in sync at all times
Note taking
Hand-held computer
Video conferencing
VoIP
Voice Over Internet Protocol
Video: VoIP Explained
Features of Voice Over IP (VoIP)
Carries voice calls over the internet
Allows you to dial and receive calls when offsite
Allows you to dial and receive calls when offsite
Intranet
Internal computer network within an organization.
Similar to internet, access only available for internal group
Incorporates a working, interactive custom environment
Benefits of an Intranet
Better internal communications
Document publishing and management
Sharing of resources and best practice
Better access to accurate information
Reduction in paperwork
Pano Remotes (USB)
Allows you to work offsite as if onsite Windows PC + Internet Connection Cost effective and simple
Virtual Meetings
WebEx
CudaTel Communication Server Intercom
“How do I effectively connect these gadgets ?”
Internet and the Cloud
What is Cloud Computing?
What is Cloud Computing
Internet “Storage” site
Computing
Cloud Computing refers to computing on the internet
Applications For Use In The Cloud
Databases
Storage
Backup
CRM
Project Management
“How can I properly secure my mobile device?”
Secure Your Mobile Devices
Set a password on your devices that is required to use
Never connect to untrusted WiFi access points
Don’t skip software updates
Set up remote locate, lock and wipe services (available for almost all mobile devices)
“How can I make remote working successful for my
business?”
How to Make Remote Working Successful
Outline a remote-friendly training plan
How to Make Remote Working Successful
Outline a remote-friendly training plan Assign an in office peer mentor for guidance
How to Make Remote Working Successful
Outline a remote-friendly training plan Assign an in office peer mentor for guidance Communicate Frequently
designate time for quarterly evaluations
keep everything well documented
note accomplishments along the way
How to Make Remote Working Successful
Outline a remote-friendly training plan Assign an in office peer mentor for guidance Communicate Frequently
designate time for quarterly evaluations
keep everything well documented
note accomplishments along the way Schedule face-to-face meetings
Special Offer
Free Remote Access Consultation
Send your contact info to: [email protected]
• Home Office/Remote Office Checklist to help you verify the home or remote office is a safe and productive environment for the employee to work.
• Employee Agreement Template to outline the rules for your employees when working from home.
• Employee Equipment Issue Agreement to outline the rules of use and maintenance for any computer equipment, cell phones, PDAs, laptops, printers, etc. that are issued to the employee working remote
Bonus: Home Office Action Pack
Questions?
Thank you for joining us!
