Archives for June 2013

Companies are always looking for ways to save on their employee mobile plans. Costly mobile bills can add up even in a big corporation. If you are paying for text messaging, you don’t have to be.  If you have a smartphone, you can get a free app for messaging to help save your company money. […]

Effective communication is essential in the workplace, especially in small business. You might think it’s easier for small businesses to communicate because of the smaller number of employees. However, in small business most employees wear a variety of hats and need to be able to easily communicate across departments without wasting time or resources.  Instant […]

Chat software is a valuable tool to use, especially in business. Many businesses have a workforce that is spread out over different buildings, states, and countries. Companies need a way to communicate quickly and efficiently and regardless of geographic location. There are several chat software options and it’s important to pick the one that fits […]

In the world of instant messaging and social media, defining rules in the workplace is essential. What qualifies as instant messaging etiquette in your personal life, doesn’t necessarily translate into the professional world. It’s important to know the difference. Instant messaging for business is a remarkable tool. As you implement it, it’s important to have […]

Instant messaging software has been around for nearly twenty years. We’ve all likely had some experience with it but just in case, Merriam-Webster defines instant messaging as “a means or system for transmitting electronic messages instantly.” Many of us remember the emergence of instant messaging software (IM) in the 1990’s. It was so exciting to […]