DropBox: What is it?

Posted by on Jun 12, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments Dropbox is an awesome file synchronization/backup service that The Office Doc uses with clients on a daily basis.  Each client has a shared Dropbox folder with The Office Doc on their computer.  This allows for us to have access to the latest copy of a file through automatic synchronization between the users.  Your Dropbox file is always accessible through the internet so you never have to...
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Create Raving Fans from Complainers

Posted by on Jun 12, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments How can you turn an angry customer into a supporter of your company? How can you convert a negative situation into a positive opportunity? And what could you possibly learn from the experience of dealing with a displeased customer? When people complain about your product, service or organization, they are telling you that their needs haven’t been met. If you listen carefully to what they say,...
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Networking 101

Posted by on Jun 12, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments Networking has a bad reputation. People often (wrongly) think it is about knowing people just for what they can do for you. However, the opposite is true. Successful networkers know that the key to networking is to be nice to other people. It’s as simple as that. The golden rule for networking is do good deeds first without wanting anything in return. So give your time, your contacts, and...
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Activity & Time Analysis Tool

Posted by on May 13, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments Understand how you spend your time at a whole new level! This tool is evolutions beyond simply asking our clients to write their activities on a notepad, and puts them in the driver’s seat of their schedules and businesses. The Activity & Time Analysis Tool™ is designed to help The Office Doc more quickly and effectively get to know your business and at...
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Freshbooks – Awesome Online Invoicing

Posted by on May 13, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments Starting a company is hard, and staying organized is even harder. I started TheOfficeDoc.com back in December of 2008. At the start I was tracking invoices using a mix of spreadsheets and word documents. This method wasn’t too bad until I actually started getting more clients. I quickly realized this solution was not going to work for my invoicing needs. Enter FreshBooks.com, the online...
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Marketing Your Small Business

Posted by on Mar 10, 2011 in Blog | 0 comments Small business marketing may be the most important part in owning and maintaining a successful small business. A good portion of the marketing effort is determining the needs of your target market and then explaining that you provide solutions to meet those needs. Contrary to popular belief, it is a lot more than posting a sign or handing out flyers. Though many of the philosophies and tactics...
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