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Technology Tips
Is a flat panel computer monitor worth it? Or, does it just look
cool...
A good quality 17-in. flat panel monitor generally costs $350. This is
only about $100 more than a high-quality 19-in. television-style CRT monitor
and has about the same viewing area. In short, it makes no sense to buy
a CRT monitor unless your budget is very limited.
There are few items to keep in mind though when buying a flat panel
monitor, some of which are outlined in this BusinessWeek magazine article:
Want
A Flat Panel? Trust Your Eyes, Not The Cost
Management Tips
Considering hiring outside contractors?
Hiring independent contractors can be a great way to keep expenses low,
but there are a few things to consider:
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The IRS's 20-factor test |
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The possibility of reclassification as an employee |
To learn more, read this article from Entrepreneur Magazine: Hiring Independent Contractors
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Pre-Recorded Training Videos Now Available
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Pre-recorded training classes
are now available inside
the Member Center
View
Sample Video
MapPoint® & Scheduling
Assistant
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Membership Plan
customers now have access to a full library of pre-recorded
training videos for viewing and downloading through the
Member
Center
We now have short videos, 4-14 minutes in length, covering
every major functional area of ServiceCEO. The videos can
be viewed online or downloaded for viewing any time that
fits your schedule.
Here's a partial list from the library of pre-recorded
training videos:
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Call Center Setup |
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Creating Jobs & Recurring Schedules |
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Dispatch Board |
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Estimate Creation & Tracking |
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Inventory Management Grid |
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MapPoint® &
Scheduling Assistant |
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QuickBooks® Integration |
If after viewing the full list of videos available
inside the Member Center you have an idea for a new video,
please let us know! Log a Support Ticket and be
sure to select the Submission Type of "New Pre-Recorded
Training Class Request".
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Announcing New Resources & Incentives
for Reseller Partners
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Group demonstrations for Reseller Partners
and their clients are now available on Wednesdays and Fridays at
4:00 ET
At last week's Reseller Partners meeting (now occurring on Fridays
at 12 noon ET) the following new resources were introduced:
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Group demonstrations on Wednesdays and Fridays
at 4:00 ET >> Pre-registration
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One-on-one client meetings also available to discuss specific
needs |
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Pre-recorded sales videos for distribution on CDs and posting
on Reseller's websites |
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Advanced notice of upcoming releases and participation in
beta testing |
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Assistance with direct mail campaigns |
We also announced the ServiceCEO Summer Sales Blast
-- a sales incentive vacation getaway for two to Monadnock, NH this
October. Have you ever been to the White Mountains of New
Hampshire during peak foliage season? It is spectacular! Each reseller
to generate $50,000 in sales by September 30th qualifies; we hope
to send many of our Reseller Partners up north in October!
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New Training Class: Management Leadership
Coaching
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New online training class begins this Tuesday,
6/29, at 4:00 ET
We want our customer partnership to go well beyond software! To
that end, we are adding new training classes that are not directly
related to ServiceCEO or technology. After all, there's a lot to
running a business and we want to be more than just a technical
resource to our customers.
The number one issue we hear from our customers, that's not related
to technology, is how to get and keep great employees. So, we figured
Management Leadership Coaching would be a good addition
to our weekly slate of online training class offerings.
Class Description: Tired of employee turnover?
Employees leave poor leaders, not companies. This executive
coaching session will help you discover the impact of your leadership
style and maximize your effectiveness.
Experience the power of live coaching and get ready for feedback.
Different discussion topics will be covered each session. This
class does not include any software-related topics.
Discussion Leader: Carlos Raposo, Certified
Executive Coach, www.regardingthesource.com
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