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April 28, 2011
Times are changing and business is changing with them. The typical business meeting is no longer held in the office conference room, planned weeks in advance and utilizing lots of resources. Now teleconference calls connect people across great distances. No need to pay employees extra for the costs of traveling. No need to hire a commercial jet to fly to another city. No need to print out enough reports for everyone. Less effort and travel makes life easier for employees too.
Businesses can make use of webcams, email and .pdf documents to share vital information with one another during a teleconference. These tools sometimes have a high initial cost, but save money in the long run. They also allow businesses to communicate with each other and with their own employees more frequently, reducing the risk of miscommunication and cutting back on the time involved on projects. Offices can even use alternative energy to provide electricity therefore saving time and money.
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August 4, 2011
Business travel used to be one of the pricier perks of executives. Business class sections of the jetliner, car rentals, first class hotels etc. were the marks of success. Times have changed and businesses are seeking ways to get the same job done at less expense and risk to the environment. Clean technology has replaced the energy consuming travel and consumption of the recent past. Staff today can e-mail and use online seminar technology to (more…)
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May 24, 2011
Employers are wholeheartedly embracing the concept of virtual meetings. They are a cost-effective means to achieve hundreds of goals, like conferences, training sessions, and seminars. These meetings come with little to no overhead but it is important to ensure that companies continue to communicate effectively.
The first and most important tip is organizations must know when to utilize the technology. Conducting business via virtual meetings is not suitable for all circumstances and knowing when and when not to use it can mean the difference between enhanced productivity and loss of client (more…)
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May 11, 2011
We all know that our environment is under a lot of stress because of the way our society chooses to live. Although there are many conveniences they do take a toll on the strength and durability of our environment. Even so there are ways to reduce the negative impact we make on the environment while still going about our daily tasks. When a business meeting is in order there are several ways to make it more environmentally-friendly. One of the biggest ways is to actually hold the meeting remotely. There are (more…)
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December 9, 2010
Walk into nearly any office building across the country. Next to the coffee maker, what do you see? A skyskraping stack of Styrofoam coffee cups that make the Leaning Tower of Piza look like a structurally sound edifice. From an architectural perspective, this is perhaps the most pervasive trend across the American business landscape. How do theoretically bulldoze this eyesore in your otherwise pristine office space?
Giving each new employee a coffee cup as part of a welcome package will not only (more…)
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October 8, 2010
Paper is commonly associated with the working world, just as it is commonly associated with trees in the forest. This gives economic success and environmental prosperity an inverse relationship in terms of paper use. The more successful a company is, the more paper it is likely to use. Here are a few tips to help mitigate the effect of growing your business on the outside world around you.
- Switch to automatic hand dryers You may not like for employees to blow hot air at you, but when it comes to washing your hands, there should be no problem. Paper towels are wasted by the dozen in office bathrooms around the country. Motion sensor hand dryers are not new technology; they are plenty affordable on almost any company budget.
- Axe the memos/newsletter (or any form of non electronic internal communication really) Not the content, just the physical newsletter itself. It is still important to maintain contact lines with those who would read it, however, digital prints of the publication are just as effective and with the number of people who have personal computers or even e-reading devices, there should be no problem with maintaining readership. (more…)
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August 3, 2010
While your main motivation should be saving the earth, you might find there are actually more personal business motivations behind going green. Whether you want to give your business a ‘green’ reputation or satisfy a client that enforces ‘green’ ideas, your business is likely to benefit from a few environmentally friendly products. Check out some these eco-friendly products that are not only eco-friendly; they’re stylish and functional too.Instead of plugging in a typical plastic flash drive to your computer, try an Eco Flash in a cherry wood finish. These wooden bits of technology are sure to spark a conversation about the greener aspects of your company and promote a fun product at the same time. (more…)
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July 20, 2010
Structuring your next meeting or event as an environmentally friendly can benefit you, your company, your client, AND the environment. Here are a few tips from BlueGreen meetings to get you started on a road to a greener business.
- Determine the environmental policy you plan to implement then put it into writing. Get funding from the meetings host organization then share the policy with suppliers and speakers who will most likely be eager to help you go green.
- Use the media to cut back on paper use. Create a conference website, advertise on the web, and offer electronic registration.
- Choose a central location. Find a host city that is close to as many attendees as possible and a venue that is close to where they will be staying.
- Make sure the venues you use have recycling policies and facilities available. (more…)
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July 20, 2010
When scheduling a meeting, keep in mind that it doesn’t have to be in-person to be personal. With the advent of today’s communication technology, we can still see the shining faces of distant coworkers and clients crystal clear on our computer screen without actually having converge on a central location. While meetings that don’t actually require people to meet may seem strange at first, the concept actually makes a lot of sense both economically and environmentally. Perhaps the only excuse for resisting such modern day meeting alternatives is a simple nostalgia for a simpler time, but honestly, how much simpler could it get? Instead of going through the hassle of scheduling flights, booking hotel accommodations, reserving conference rooms and allotting yourself the time it takes to get from one location to another, participants can just turn on their computer from their home or office desk, log in to a chat or conference application and instantly exchange a back and forth of ideas and shoptalk with people from all over the country or globe. (more…)
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July 20, 2010
We hear all about the latest hybrid automobile technology and how ways you can reduce your energy consumption at home with solar panels and Energy Star products, but what about every day events? Going green involves more than just the big, life-changing events. Your day to day consumer choices have an enormous impact on the environment, and it’s easy and cheap to buy more eco-friendly products. Next time you’re planning a little get together or even a huge bash consider these simple ways to add a splash of green to your event.If you’re going to send invitations to the party, there are hundreds of websites offering free e-cards. Not only will you save paper, you’ll save money too. Socializr, Purpletrail, and Evite all offer a variety of free cards and invitations with sound, pictures and animations. If you’ve got friends or relatives who don’t go online very often, look for cards made from recycled material. (more…)
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