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Intranet Software That Works For You

By bcollen Monday, February 15, 2010 0 Groupware No tags Permalink 0

Good businesses can fail for a number of reasons, some of which may be beyond the control of management. But today, there is no excuse for businesses that fail due to lack of communication between employees. If you are looking for ways to improve your employees’ collaboration and their capacity to effectively manage complex projects, try our eStudio 7 intranet software and you will soon have all of them working from the same page.

Surprisingly, our eStudio intranet software solution is easy to deploy, easy to set up, easy to use, and easily affordable. For a low monthly fee, you can have your staff using our online project management application, sharing contacts, sharing an online group calendar, chatting live with transcripts that are saved, tracking tasks, recording expenses, managing budgets, sharing files online and much more.

Your employees can access their intranet software applications using any Windows, Linux or Mac computer that is connected to the Internet. You can have as many users as you like and assign them permission to access only the areas that you specify. The system is easy to administer and offers comprehensive management reports.

Unless you are planning an in-house enterprise-level intranet with multiple locations and large numbers of users that need extra secure access, there is no equipment to buy. eStudio intranet software runs on our servers and is managed by our expert IT professionals. If you want intranet software that is affordable and requires no maintenance, no equipment or expensive IT staff, try eStudio free for 30 days and see how effective your employees can be when they are on the same page.
Groupware for Dispersed SMB

By bcollen Monday, February 8, 2010 0 Groupware No tags Permalink 0

Ideally groupware software should be invisible. Well, maybe not invisible, but at least not noticeable. Your employees and consultants working from remote locations should be able to collaborate effectively without giving the groupware software they are using a second thought. They shouldn’t have to concern themselves about updates, back-ups or anything other than effectively using their groupware software as the collaboration tool it was meant to be.

The Same-Page eStudio online groupware software was specifically designed to provide a comprehensive collaboration suite that is easy to use. Delivered as Software As A Service, it requires no installation and is updated and backed up by Same-Page’s professional staff. Your employees can access the system securely from any computer that has an internet connection. The system works with Windows, Mac or Linux computers, eliminating the need for different, and often incompatible versions.

Unlike other groupware software providers, we don’t charge a “per seat” price. For just $50 per month, you can add as many users as you like. Powerful groupware software has never been so affordable and easy to use. You don’t have to invest in servers or high-priced IT employees–everything runs on our equipment and is managed by our expert staff.

Best of all, the eStudio online groupware software is rapidly deployed and easy to use. Your employees will be using online file sharing, online project management, online calendars, chat rooms, discussion boards and online conferences quickly and efficiently. Hardly aware of the powerful tools they are using, your employees will be able to better do what they are best at–improving your bottom line. In minutes you can have eStudio software working for an unlimited number of your employees for a low monthly fee that starts at only $50 per month. Sign up for a free 30 day trial here.
Document Management Software That Works for SMB

By bcollen Monday, February 1, 2010 0 Document Management Software No tags Permalink 0

The paperless office has been the dream of managers ever since the computer became common in workplaces decades ago. For many smaller businesses, this dream has not become a reality. Until recently, only the largest of enterprises could afford the prohibitive cost of implementing an effective digital document management software.

Now, all of that has changed with the document management features which have been built into our eStudio collaboration software. For a small monthly fee, you can have your employees, freelancers and clients using a document management system that rivals the expensive in-house systems of the largest enterprises. The eStudio 6 solution includes 150 megabytes of storage with the option to purchase more as needed.

Our eStudio document management software will increase productivity and save money. You will save countless hours currently wasted by employees searching for misfiled documents. You will save on the cost of making and storing hard copies. You will save time wasted in sending e-mail attachments that do not arrive at their destination. You will avoid important documents landing up in the wrong hands. Most important, you will be certain that everyone on your team is working from the same page.

The document management software is located on our servers and is maintained and backed up by our expert IT staff. There is no nothing to download or keep updated. eStudio is accessible using any computer connected to the Internet. The user authentication system allows you to control who has access to the system, as well as to which documents within the system. Try it free for 30 days and see what an enterprise-level document management software can do for your business.
Best Collaboration Software Features For Dispersed Work Groups

By bcollen Monday, January 25, 2010 0 Collaboration Software No tags Permalink 0

Mention “online collaboration software” and most managers immediately think of high-priced applications that only the largest enterprises can afford. Now, the eStudio suite of groupware applications enables even the smallest of businesses to benefit from improved employee coordination. For just $50 per month, businesses can deploy a powerful set of collaboration software tools, without any investment in equipment, software or expensive IT employees.

The eStudio suite includes over 20 enterprise-quality groupware applications that are accessed via a web browser. The expert staff at Same-Page maintains the system, updates it, and ensures that it is backed up. Just sign up for a 30 day trial and your employees can be using enterprise-level collaboration software applications within minutes.

They will be able to manage all their contacts, projects and calendars in one place. Your supervisors can monitor team activity and assign which areas of the collaboration software suite users can access. You will be able to publish company events to your group calendar and website. Your employees will be able to securely share files and documents with co-workers and customers. They will even be able to export their contacts and calendar events to Outlook.

Using our eStudio suite of collaboration software is intuitive and easy. The groupware includes a comprehensive set of help files and, if needed, we will even train your staff at no cost. With a low monthly charge and no additional per-seat fees, there is simply no better or more cost-effective way to get your team on the same page.
Business Contact Management

By bcollen Monday, January 18, 2010 0 Contact Management Software No tags Permalink 0

The only thing about business that never changes is that there is always change. People get hired, they switch departments or divisions, they resign, retire, and get fired–and inevitably their contact information keeps changing. Business contact management, even for the smallest of businesses, is one of the most critical factors for success.

Business contact management software need to be centralized to be effective. When employees need to communicate amongst themselves and with customers, it is essential that they are all working with the same contact information. This type of system can be difficult to implement, however, when there are a number of employees working from different locations, using different contact management software.

Cloud computing solutions such as Same-Page’s eStudio takes care of this problem. It makes all business contact management data available via a web-based suite of collaboration software. The contact management module is accessible from any computer that is connected to the Internet. By centralizing the data in an easily accessible location, you can be sure that your employees have accurate and up-to-date contact information at all times.

The business contact management module is only one part of a comprehensive set of online collaboration tools found in eStudio. A fully fledged project management system; group calendars; document sharing; file sharing; discussion boards; chat rooms and more are integrated to help you keep your team working from the same page. The solution is hosted on Same-Page servers where it is updated and maintained by our IT professionals.
Getting Non-profit Organizations on the Same Page Takes Innovation

By bcollen Thursday, October 22, 2009 0 Collaboration Software not for profit, virtual office Permalink 0

The past couple of years have been pretty tough on the average consumer. Times have also been difficult for small business and even major corporations. Everyone is feeling the pain. So how do businesses survive and grow in difficult economic times? They increase productivity, decrease costs and use innovation to squeeze out the last dollar of profit or capture that additional sale. But what happens to non-profit organizations, whose lifeblood centers around the generosity of others? How do non-profits survive and continue to serve their constituents during a severe recession. Well, just like their for-profit cousins, the smart non-profits are using software-as-a-service and new, online collaboration tools to get better organized, become more efficient and cut costs to improve their overall performance.

Virtual office software provides a central location for file, events, contacts, tasks and more.

Non-profit organizations (“NPO”) have had to reduce staff and/or locations, so virtual office productivity has moved into the forefront of many NPOs. These virtual offices allow these organizations, their staff and volunteers to stay connected and continue their vital work.

Virtual office technology has come a long way in the past decade, and yet non-profit organizations have been slow to embrace technology until recently. Same-Page.com, LLP, with its award-winning collaboration suite called an “eStudio”, has seen an increase in use of its software-as-service by non-profits of more than 200% in the past 18 months. Providing a robust, integrated collection of productivity tools, Same-page.com has become the premier destination for those non-profit professionals.

Whether working in a scaled-down or a virtual office setting, collaboration tools such as document management, calendar software and task-tracking have really changed how non-profit organizations work. One Same-Page NPO client, an outdoor ministry, uses their eStudio to keep connected to their field volunteers in 4 states across the country. New volunteer recruits get training and track their progress. Administrators store all their 501(c) 3 documents, audits and other critical documents in a secure document management environment that can only be accessed by specific members of their team. Even donors have access areas on the eStudio, where they can view photos of recent events, and schedule upcoming events, from their computer or from their iPhone or Blackberry.

This type of collaboration software has helped hundreds of non-profit organizations stay better connected, be more efficient and reduce operational costs. Yes, as difficult as this economic crisis has been, the silver lining in all of this is organizations are beginning to embrace technology and becoming more productive thru the use of sophisticated collaboration software. Non-profit professionals looking for an edge are choosing Same-Page.com for their organizational software needs.

It’s time to get everyone on the Same Page so get started by signing up for a FREE 30 day trial right now.
Scheduling Calendar Can Put Your Team on the Same-Page

By bcollen Monday, October 19, 2009 0 Calendar Software, Considerations No tags Permalink 0

The difference between a wildly successful business and one that is struggling to survive is often quite small. Successful businesses have employees that know what to do and when to do it. Struggling businesses are often scenes of chaos, with employees unaware of the status of their assignments or even their role in a particular project. The key to coordinating employee efforts is groupware or collaboration software, and the scheduling calendar is the cornerstone of great groupware.

At Same-Page, we have included an easy-to-use online scheduling calendar in our eStudio collaboration software. With no software to download, update or backup, your employees can access the scheduling calendar from any computer with an internet connection. The web calendar is part of a comprehensive groupware suite that includes project management, task tracking, document management, file sharing, contact management and more–20 tools in all.

Scheduling Calendar view

Your employees can post meetings, schedule appointments, initiate event notifications and set up auto-reminders and RSVPs. The scheduling software features supervisor views and reports that make it easy to keep your business moving forward and on track. You can post deadlines and assign next step responsibilities.

Events can be updated by group or by individual, and they can be exported to Outlook or even published to your website. There is no limit and no charge for the number of users that can be added to the system. Best of all, you can have the eStudio online scheduling calendar working for you in minutes by signing up for our 30 day free trial.
A Brief Overview Of The Key Elements Of Project Management Software

By bcollen Friday, October 16, 2009 0 Project Management Software project management, Project Management Software Permalink 0

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If you frequently have to manage various projects, then Project Management Software may be the perfect piece of software for you.

Project Management Software and how it Works

This convenient software is especially designed to make life easier for people who dealing with large projects. However, there is not just one type of software. Project management software is actually a term for many different types of software. These may include resource allocation, scheduling and collaboration software. Each piece of software is designed to make dealing with large, complex projects an easier and more efficient task. There are a number of tasks that this useful software can help with and these include:

* Scheduling Scheduling various events in a project is one of the most common tasks people perform. The most common tasks people use this type of software for include arranging tasks to meet a deadline, dealing with any problems that may occur in the estimates of each task and dealing with different projects at one time.

* Providing Information All software relays information to various people as a justification of the amount of time that is spent using it. These tasks include providing staff with lists of the tasks that they need to complete, some information on how long the tasks should take to complete and further information with respect to the workload – holidays bookings etc. Information is also provided on how recent projects have been completed and the competence of those completing it.

The Key Elements of Project Management Software

A good management software has a number of uses not least of these is the ability to help staff to handle large projects efficiently and successfully. The software works in such a way that the task is often completed more thoroughly than that completed by people without the software. It will tell you what needs to be done and when it needs to be done, as well as exactly how long it should take. All businesses looking to increase their operating efficiency should have some form of this software. Many businesses suffer from missed deadlines or else some important element of the finished project is missing. With this software, however, it is virtually impossible to miss deadlines as the software will let you know what needs to be done and when it needs to be done. This means that you know exactly what stage you are at in a project and this can be potentially invaluable when it comes to client retention. The software enables you to schedule tasks more effectively, making sure that important tasks are completed first, and only then moving on to those of lesser importance. This type of software is readily available online. You will find a huge selection and you can surf to your heart’s content in order to get the best deals, too. This software is an essential tool for all businesses that handle large projects on a regular basis.

Summary: Project Management Software is an essential tool for all businesses involved with large projects. It helps set deadlines for certain tasks, schedules them and informs those involved with the project what they should be doing. It is more efficient than other systems, or relying on memory and it therefore picks up on things that might otherwise have been missed. Article Source: www.Content-Syndication.org
Project Management Software – Manage Your Projects With The Right Cloud Software

By bcollen Thursday, October 15, 2009 0 Project Management Software project management, Project Management Software, tasks Permalink 0

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Why purchase project management software? It will not increase the effectiveness of your project manager, only proper training, experience and a strong work ethic will do that. What it will do is to make a project manager more efficient and, as you know, efficiency is key when it comes to the proper management of your projects. The use of cloud based project management software means that certain tasks are likely to be carried out with greater efficiency. The easy accomplishment and swift completion of a project requires effective communication

with a project sponsor, the ability to make easy-to-follow assignments for other team members, and definition of the scope of a project, are all things that this convenient software can help you accomplish. You will be able to do these things with greater ease and in less time. There is plenty of software on the market nowadays and deciding on the product that is the most suitable for your needs can be difficult. The prices of management software can vary drastically, so it’s important that you choose a product that’s tailored to your specific needs and without any unnecessary peripherals. It makes little sense to purchase a $20,000 software package

when one that only costs $100 could have done the job. If you need a software that is more suited to a smaller project, then there are many relatively inexpensive software packages available on the internet or in your local computer store. These programs are great for small projects and it is easy to learn how to use them. Before buying this low-end software, try to ensure that it really does fulfill the company’s needs and that they won’t be taking on any larger projects in the foreseeable future as this will require a more sophisticated type of project management software. If you plan on embarking on large projects or multiple project management then you will need more advanced software. Microsoft Project and Same-Page eStudio 7 are two of the best known for dealing with projects. Stick to the better known software, as the likelihood that you’ll be able to find someone who knows how to use it is often much higher. This will reduce the time it takes to train someone to use the project management software. Many large companies have thrived for years without using a project management software. Don’t think that investing big bucks in software will magically take your company straight to the top. However, software, properly used, can give your company an edge over competing companies who have not invested the necessary time that it takes to choose and implement a software that is suited to their particular needs. Summary: If used properly, project management software will give a company the edge over its competitors. Take care, because with all the different types of software available, choosing the right one for your company can be difficult.

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Predicting Success With eStudio 7

By bcollen Thursday, July 23, 2009 1 Considerations Collaboration Software, project management, scheduling, web conferencing Permalink 0

Same-Page eStudio has been offering cloud computing solutions for ten years and has served over 25,000 companies and 500,000 users. Over this period of time we have been utilized by many different kinds of businesses. Some are “seed” companies that are basically little more than two people with a good business idea. Others are small businesses that have fewer than 50 people that operate from multiple locations. We’ve had many NFP or “dot orgs” that need to share data across a wide membership audience. We’ve also had our share of Fortune 500 companies that have embarked on new growth strategies that required creating “ad hoc” networks across strategic partners, consultants, and teleworkers. Each company that finds Same-Page eStudio is unique but they are all looking to our collaboration software to solve a specific problem by using one or more of our software tools.

Usually our customer interaction begins with a phone call or an email asking us “Can your software solve our project management, scheduling, document management, contact management, web conferencing, or community building problem?”. The question is coming from a single person who usually has a fact finder or leadership role in the business.

The inquiries from leaders tend to be the most successful. They are the ones that have been given the authority to actually make it happen. They make the decisions that drive their business forward. They are not afraid to take risks and like the rewards for challenges conquered. These people are even more likely to succeed if they are surrounded by people who can bring additional strengths to the process. An entrepreneur who brings in a project manager and a scheduler will be more likely to succeed than just managing it all themselves.

The inquiries from fact finder fail because the individual does not have the passion necessary to inspire the team. If the collaboration problem is really big and painful and is endangering the life of the company then there is still a good chance that a “fact finder” can successfully get everybody on the same page.

During the initial contact we can predict the success of the initiative based upon the drive or passion of the potential customer, how well organized they are, their computer skills and their raw intelligence. If the initial contact is clicking around fast, has a list of researched based questions, and asking intelligent questions then we know that there is a good chance that they will be able to get eStudio to solve their collaboration problem. If the contact also exhibits good leadership skills and immediately wants to show the features to other stakeholders then success is highly likely.
eStudio 7 Soft Launch

By bcollen Wednesday, July 8, 2009 1 Calendar Software, Collaboration Software, eStudio 7 Launch business ecosystem, calendar, Collaboration Software, estudio, project Permalink 0

Starting today 07/08/09 everyone can log in to the new eStudio 7 interface. Over the last four years Same-Page read all your feedback emails and noted your comments during webinars and phone support. Based on this information a new eStudio 7 design has evolved. It has taken almost 12 months to rebuild the underlining eStudio code with our latest round of improvements and to craft the new design elements. We’d like to thank those that help contribute to Alpha & Beta testing.

Top 5 Benefits
Easier To Use – new layout is sleek with iphone button navigation.
No Pop-ups – no more annoying alert prompts from Internet Explorer.
Customizable – use the new color picker widget, drag & drop, and rich text editing to engage your users.
Faster – using web 2.0 standards database calls are 10X faster.
Safer – new security protocols and backup procedures.
Using Business Ecosystems for Team Building

By bcollen Saturday, June 27, 2009 1 Considerations business, eco, ecosystem, ecosystems, office Permalink 0

There is an African proverb that Al Gore is fond of quoting. “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
Highly appropriate considering how recently all businesses have been forced to change their business strategies.

From the 1990s web collaboration concepts have been about making the connection between remote users. Now I think it is time to be thinking about our virtual business lives as ecosystems. Webster’s Definition: ecosystem is a system made up community of animals, plants, and bacteria interrelated together with its physical and chemical environment.

eStudio 7 is an ecosystem providing a business essential communications, with core elements scheduling, work flow, contacts, projects, conferencing in a secure environment. eStudio 7’s ability to contextual shape both user and group experiences allows the complex interrelation necessary between communities to foster a stable micro business ecosystem.

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