Tag Archive for: Productivity

Project Management Made Easy with Microsoft Project

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Project management is a big part of many businesses. While there are many tools out there, it can often be difficult to find one that fulfills your business’s needs. Here is our recommendation… Microsoft Project!

On top of being easy to use, Microsoft Project easily integrates with other Microsoft 365 apps that your business already uses. This is a major benefit when it comes to efficiency in your business. This short video outlines some of our favourite thing about Microsoft Project.

If you would like to find out if Microsoft Project, or any other Microsoft 365 app is the right fit for you, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

Work Better as a Team with Microsoft SharePoint

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Sharing information and storing documents in a team setting can often be frustrating. Because every team is so unique, they each require a platform that is customizable to their needs. Luckily, Microsoft offers just this with SharePoint. SharePoint is a cloud-based app that has been developed to aid in productivity and communication. Here is our newest video explaining how it can aid your business.

If you want to learn more about SharePoint, or any other Microsoft 365 app, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

The Benefits of a Business Continuity Plan

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We all know how easily “business as usual” can be interrupted. With so much that could go wrong – your internet goes down, a key staff member is out sick, a cyber-attack – it is important that your business has a plan in place so that you suffer as little down time as possible. In our newest short video, we outline just how important it is for your business to have a continuity plan.

Need some help creating a plan? Book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

Managing Your Time with Microsoft To Do

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Getting all your tasks and due date out of your head and into a task manager can be one of the easiest ways to improve your time management. Microsoft To Do is a powerful task manager that easily integrates with many of the Microsoft 365 apps that you likely already use. In this short video, we give you the lowdown on how it can be used to help you and your team be more productive.

For more information on Microsoft To Do, or any other Microsoft 365 application, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

Managing Data with Microsoft Access

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Creating, formatting, and managing data is essential for many businesses. While Excel can be very helpful with this, there is actually another Microsoft tool that is even more powerful… Microsoft Access. Microsoft Access allows you to get more out of your data, while still being very user friendly. In this short video, we reveal what it’s all about and how your business could benefit from using it.

If you’re interested in exploring new ways for your business to manage your data, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us at www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

Improving Team Efficiency with MyAnalytics

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Wouldn’t it be nice to have your team’s work pattern and habits located in one place? Microsoft 365 offers just this with MyAnalytics!

MyAnalytics provides you with statistical information on important aspects of your team’s work life, such as collaboration time, focus time, and connecting with colleagues. This knowledge can help you and your team understand where improvements can be made and what aspects of the working day can be made more efficient. Check out more on MyAnalytics in this short video:

Want help making your team more efficient? Book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us here: https://www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

An Easy-to-Read Guide on How To Improve Profits with a Proactive IT Partner

If your IT Partner is always fixing your technology, it’s a sign that it is time to switch. Waiting until technology breaks is a thing of the past. Your IT Partner needs to be proactive in stopping problems before they affect your business.

Our new guide outlines how this proactive approach to IT can benefit your company and improve profits. Download it for free here: How To Improve Profits with a Proactive IT Partner 

If your current IT Partner is not giving you the proactive service you need, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us here: https://www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

Is it Time to Go Paperless?

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More and more businesses are moving towards a paperless office. There are plenty of benefits to this, including reduced costs, increased productivity, and environmental considerations. While it sounds like making this transition would be a big job, it’s a lot easier than you think. In this short video, we outline the benefits of going paperless and make three suggestions to help get you there smoothly.

If you’re interested in finding out more about going paperless and the software you should consider, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us here: https://www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

An Easy-to-Read Guide on 10 Apps You Didn’t Know You Had in Microsoft 365

When most people think about Microsoft 365, they think of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams. What many people don’t realize is that there are so many other useful apps included in your subscription. Finding the right apps for your business can boost productivity, save time, and improve customer experience.

Now the hard part is that there are so many apps available that it can be difficult to determine which app fits your business best. Here’s where we come in… We have created an easy-to-read guide on our 10 favourite Microsoft 365 apps that we think every business should explore. Download it for free here: 10 Apps You Didn’t Know You Had In Microsoft 365

If you’re interested in discussing how Microsoft 365 can help your business, book a 15 minute, no obligation call with us here: https://www.durham-it.ca/book-a-call/.

Microsoft Whiteboard Makes Brainstorming Simple

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Nothing beats an in-person brainstorming session with your team. Unfortunately, in our current hybrid work environments, that is often not possible. Luckily, Microsoft offers the next best thing with Whiteboard!

Whiteboard is perfect for sharing ideas in real time with whoever you want. You and your team can easily add anything from sticky notes, to pictures, to diagrams. Find out more on how it works here: