The right cell phone to help on the go

On the face of it, the task of choosing your cell phone might not have anything to do with your office and your job. However, this is not true at all when you consider the fact that cell phones nowadays tend to double as computers, cameras or agendas for people that are on the go and don't want to carry a number of different electronic devices with them wherever they go. There are some people that have a cell phone that doubles as an MP3 player and triples as a PDA and with a cell phone that has so many different aspects to it in terms of functionality, you need to be very careful about how you go about making your final cell phone choice.

In fact, if you find a cell phone model that has an extra kick in terms of abilities, there is nothing wrong with sacrificing functionality in other areas such as camera, reception or battery life because you want a cell phone for the same price that does more in the specific areas that you are concerned with. You don't have to get a phone that is also a PDA, although having the added functionality that comes with databases and word processing would certainly help you get some work done on the go. Ultimately it is your choice, but these suggestions should certainly get you started.

MIDs for your business

MIDs or Mobile Internet Devices are small but very powerful gadgets that will allow you to access the internet and virtually implement various PC or laptop activities. They are often referred to as a product that comes in between of a UMPC (Ultra Mobile Personal Computer) and a Smartphone. MID is a lot larger than a Smartphone (comes with 4.3"-7.0" screens) but smaller than UMPC because it doesn't come with a full featured QWERTY input. Some taunt this as a nearly useless device because of the increasing processing power of a Smartphone but under the right circumstances an MID might be the gadget that you need for your business.

An MID is very ideal for business travel. It's your "laptop in a pocket" because it's of its size and weight. Many MIDs today comes with full featured OS depending on the manufacturer. Some MIDs come with Windows, others Ubuntu while some opted for their brand of operating system. But whatever the OS is, it's still user friendly.

The only challenge for MIDs is its price. Many MIDs costs no less than $300 and that price can give you a good Smartphone with almost the same capability and calling features. The only difference is the increased storage capability of an MID device.
Before you purchase an MID, be sure that your environment allows you to use the capabilities of your device. Check for Wi-fi and network support for this type of device so that you'll be able to easily communicate at the office and access files even when you're using an MID.

New Apple Macbook Pro 13in

A good example of an improved device is the new Apple MacBook Pro 13in which has been re-designed and its price was cut. The laptop has an impressive bateery life and it proves to be good value for money.

The multimedia performance on this MacBook has been fine tuned so that the new incarnation has a performance rating far exceeding the already impressive multimedia performance that the old laptops. The new MacBook has a camera, DVD burner, a 160 GB hard disk and 2 GB of memory. What is even better news it's the price which is cheaper than the price of the previous models, so it is a good thing to see that Apple tries to keep the price down.

All of this is enclosed in a space that makes the MacBook a lot easier to take with you on trips because it's battery is said to last about 7 hours if you are using the laptop for easy tasks like typing a letter in a word processor. However, the battery will last less if you are watching a DVD.

Free voice mail in the office

Voice mail for office and personal use often comes with additional monthly fees. Although they cost less than $5 a month, the total monthly charges will still be high because of the number of employees who needs an office voicemail.
But because of the advancement of technology, there are simple ideas that can be considered as alternative to voicemail. These are inexpensive and easy to use voicemail alternatives that can be implemented in the office immediately.

Audio Email
Office emails is very common and even a must for various companies. A regular email can be used as an alternative to voicemail. Instead of sending regular text email, users can record their messages in their computers and send the voice message as attachment. This is very useful for very long instructions that can't be easily expressed in text. This option is highly recommended for inter-office communication. The only disadvantage for this method is that it can't be implemented over the phone.

Free Voicemail Number
Another option for those who are looking for free voicemail services is to use a free voicemail number. There are websites that offers free voicemail number where its sole use is to receive voicemails. It's a regular phone number that anyone can call anytime of the day. The account is usually linked to your email so that you'll be alerted when you receive a voicemail. You can listen to the message online as it’s recorded in your personal account. Just make sure that you use it for general purposes since the recorded messages might be used by the voicemail provider without your knowledge.

Office removals - tips and tricks

Transferring your business into another area can be easily done with the help of an office removal company. But don’t think that they will do everything – from packing to unloading in the new office. There are things that you have to do yourself to save time and properly secure your items.

Boxing Your Stuff

A popular technique to securely transport your items is to place them in a box. But be careful in stuffing everything in a box. As much as possible, limit the weight of your box to 50lbs. This will help ease transportation since it’s easier to carry and securing items will be easier since they will be properly stored inside a box.

Handling Fragile Items
Fragile items should be carefully packed before they are placed inside the box. The box dedicated to fragile items should never be heavy and should have enough space for additional padding. Mixing fragile to non-fragile items is not recommended since handling of non-fragile items is different.

Labelling

To help secure the items and proper handling, labeling should be practiced. Many office equipments are fragile so the boxes where they will be stored should be properly labeled. As much as possible, label the products and identify them as fragile or non-fragile in the box.

Securing the Box

One of the many reasons why transporting certain items can be dangerous is when the box is not properly secured. After placing the items with enough padding, close the box and secure it – only opening the box in the new location