Business Productivity with Office 365

Business Productivity with Office 365

There are many businesses still using antiquated email systems and old Office applications.  Microsoft has provided an excellent low cost solution and process that will allow a business to easily begin utilizing current technology applications and features.  Moving your email to Office 365 provides a full suite of business applications and resources that will allow your business to organize and consolidate communications and file management access via a single web portal.  All resources can be available securely outside of the office.  This is typically a recommended first step to begin upgrading a business’s network which immediately enables the tools to organize company information with Sky Drive Pro and SharePoint Online.

“I personally enjoy consulting technology solutions for small and medium businesses.  As a Microsoft Cloud Accelerate Partner and Systems Engineer, I have successfully migrated many businesses to Office 365 services.  Once you are working with this solution you are able to fully utilize the added benefits of Sky Drive Pro, Lync, SharePoint, Office Web Apps, and Office 2013 Pro Plus.  These application significantly provide resources that will help a business streamline processes and productivity.  Office 365 deployments continue to be a great success story for RJW Enterprises LLC.  Feel free to add Partner ID 713563 on the subscriptions and I will help you get started on the right track and prepare you for the next steps.  Below are informational links with additional details and information on Office 365.  Contact me with any questions. Thank you.” - Rob Waples

Related Information Links:
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/?CTT=97
http://www.whymicrosoft.com/
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/business/compare-office-365-for-business-plans-FX102918419.aspx
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/business/what-is-office-365-for-business-FX102997580.aspx

Partner Services:
There are Microsoft Office 365 plans to choose from and the best way to identify which is best for your business is to consult with a Microsoft Cloud Partner.

RJW Enterprises LLC is a Microsoft Cloud Accelerate Partner and an active and qualified member of Microsoft’s “Cloud Champion Club Partners”.  This entitlement represents advanced partner experience and validates technical abilities with Microsoft Cloud Services.

RJW Office 365 Email Transition Services Include:

• Partner managed account services
• Analysis of existing mail service and Outlook settings 
• Initial account configuration of Office 365 services and partner of record assignment
• Domain name verification and DNS association procedures for Microsoft Office 365
• Office 365 user mailboxes configuration
• Mailbox synchronization from existing Outlook to Office 365 Exchange mailboxes
• DNS management and DNS record configuration changes
• Schedule and manage services cut-over
• Final mailbox synchronization and verify services are operational 

Robert J. Waples, the owner of RJW Enterprises LLC, is a dedicated IT and networking professional with cutting-edge expertise in the latest technology.  RJW Enterprises LLC is a full-service IT consulting firm that provides comprehensive, cutting-edge IT and networking solutions to a select group of business clients. For over 10 years we have developed cost-effective IT solutions that meet each client’s computing needs while maximizing return on investment.

Getting your Customers to Pay-Up: Part 2

Getting your Customers to Pay-Up: Part 2
Tips for Collecting from Non-Paying Clients
by Caron Beesley

At some or several points in every business owners life, you can expect to deal with a non-paying or slow-paying customer. In my earlier post - Getting your Customers to Pay-Up - Part 1: Tips for Protecting Yourself from Non-Paying Clients - I outlined some measured approaches that your small business can put in place to protect it from the potential scenario of having to deal with a non-paying client.

But what if, despite these measures, you are confronted with a client that simply won't pay-up on time or at all? Here are some options your small business might consider for collecting or pursuing client debt.

Pursuing Payments - Have a Collections Plan to Fall Back On

We all want to get paid, but no one wants to lose a client - even if you never work with them again, you want to maintain your good reputation. So it's worth putting some thought to a structured and methodical collections plan for your small business. Here are some pointers:

1. The Soft Approach
Re-bill overdue bills immediately - As soon as your first bill is past due, re-bill promptly as a gentle reminder. Alternatively send a monthly statement with the amount-owed (with interest) clearly labeled as past due.
Know the book keeper and maintain a cordial tone - If a payment is past-due, make a point of seeking out and ask to be connected to Accounts Payable (call the client front desk or operator). Check whether the invoice was received and if you can help in any way. All the while maintain a steady and friendly relationship. Don't hang up until you get a verbal agreement confirming when the payment will be made. Follow-up over e-mail confirming the conversation and maintain a paper trail.
Never apologize - Stick to your guns and never apologize for chasing payment or even consider bargaining, no matter how much empathy you feel for a client who is struggling financially or otherwise.

2. The Legal Approach
If your cordial approach has failed and the invoice runs past due more than 60 days, you might want to consider offering a payment plan. Alternate options include working with an attorney to issue a demand payment letter or filing with a small claims court. The latter is a cheaper option since a lawyer need not be involved.

What to Do if your Client Goes Bankrupt

If your client shows signs of going bankrupt, consult an attorney and always file a proof of claim. Warning signs that bankruptcy might be in the cards for your client can include slow payment, lack of communication, adverse industry conditions, etc. Once bankrupt, the debtor has the benefit of an automatic stay immediately upon filing a bankruptcy petition. This stops you from taking any further action to try to collect the debt unless, or until, the bankruptcy court decides to the contrary.

About the Author
Caron Beesley is a small business owner, a writer, and marketing communications consultant. Caron works with the SBA.gov team to promote essential government resources that help entrepreneurs and small business owners start-up, grow and succeed.

This article was quoted from sba.gov.