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		<title>Guest post: Paperless Office Options</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 May 2010 14:01:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Matt Silverman, Associate Features Editor at Mashable, offers suggestions on some technology investments that small businesses can take that could result in huge long-term savings and decrease the wasteful use of paper products. Matt recommends that small businesses consider the following software solutions: NitroPDF PDF995 Printer Driver Fax to E-mail Services EchoSign Online Contracts Online [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2010/05/16/guest-post-paperless-office-options/">Guest post: Paperless Office Options</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><a title="blocked::http://www.openforum.com/connectodex/mashable http://www.openforum.com/connectodex/mashable" href="http://www.openforum.com/connectodex/mashable" target="_blank">Matt Silverman</a>, Associate Features Editor at <a title="blocked::http://mashable.com/ http://mashable.com/" href="http://mashable.com/" target="_blank">Mashable</a>, offers suggestions on some technology investments that small businesses  can take that could result in huge long-term savings and decrease the  wasteful use of paper products.</p>
<p>Matt recommends that small businesses  consider the following software solutions:</p>
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<li><strong><a title="blocked::http://www.nitropdf.com/index.asp http://www.nitropdf.com/index.asp" href="http://www.nitropdf.com/index.asp" target="_blank">NitroPDF</a></strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.pdf995.com/" target="_blank">PDF99</a></strong><strong><a href="http://www.pdf995.com/" target="_blank">5 Printer Driver</a></strong></li>
<li><strong>Fax to  E-mail Services</strong></li>
<li><strong><a href="http://www.echosign.com/ref/8GCD5A4M745U" target="_blank">EchoSign</a> Online Contracts</strong></li>
<li><strong>Online  Backup and Record Keeping</strong></li>
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<p>Business owners should also consider using  one of the technology based tools available for billing, tracking and collections,  like <strong><a title="blocked::http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/money/video/tell-us-what-you-think-introducing-acceptpay-1 http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/money/video/tell-us-what-you-think-introducing-acceptpay-1 blocked::http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/top" href="http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/money/video/tell-us-what-you-think-introducing-acceptpay-1" target="_blank">AcceptPay</a></strong> from American Express OPEN. For more information on  AcceptPay, visit <a title="blocked::http://www.acceptpay.com/ http://www.acceptpay.com/ blocked::http://www.acceptpay.com/" href="http://www.acceptpay.com/" target="_blank">www.acceptpay.com</a>.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/technology/article/5-simple-ways-your-small-business-can-go-paperless-matt-silverman" target="_blank">See the full article here</a>.</p>
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<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2010/05/16/guest-post-paperless-office-options/">Guest post: Paperless Office Options</a></p>
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		<title>Green-Up Your Office For Free or Cheap!</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:18:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The economy is taking everyone for all their worth so why not try out a few free or cheap ways to green up your act in the office without hurting the green in your wallet? The Green Office is giving away some office supplies. Just become a fan on Facebook and comment on their wall.  [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2009/06/12/green-up-your-office-for-free-or-cheap/">Green-Up Your Office For Free or Cheap!</a></p>
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<p><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/green-office-meeting-room.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1508" title="Empty meeting space" src="http://eco-officegals.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/green-office-meeting-room.jpg" alt="Empty meeting space" width="255" height="169" /></a>The economy is taking everyone for all their worth so why not try out a few free or cheap ways to green up your act in the office without hurting the green in your wallet?</p>
<p>The Green Office is giving away some office supplies. Just become a fan on Facebook and comment on their wall.  That&#8217;s it, once a week they will pick a winner. <a href="http://www.greenofficestore.com/facebook.asp" target="_blank">Check out details</a>.</p>
<p>How about a HUGE discount on green business cards? I recently connected with <a href="http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=84474&amp;u=271397&amp;m=12982&amp;urllink=&amp;afftrack=">PrintingForLess</a>.  They really cover the spectrum of being green if you have to print.  Their standard is to use FSC certified paper, non-toxic ink, wind-powered facilities and more.  For first time clients I can also offer my readers a $25 Off your first order!  Use my referral code RP1D6SEJM and $25 dollars will get knocked off your first order!</p>
<p>I was recently introduced to a new company <a href="http://www.myobon.com/" target="_blank">O&#8217;Bon</a> and I am drooling to try a few of their products.  Recycled newspaper pencils, sugarcane paper and more.  You can request to review a product, <a href="http://www.myobon.com/contests" target="_blank">enter to win</a> or for more immediate gratification they have some great <a href="http://www.myobon.com/specials" target="_blank">low cost specials</a>.</p>
<p>I have to mention my tried and true favorite, <a href="http://secure.echosign.com/ref/8GCD5A4M745U" target="_blank">Echosign</a>.  Paperless, e-sign contracts that are SO easy to use. Don&#8217;t have too many contracts each month? They offer 5 per month for free.  If that doesn&#8217;t cut it you can go unlimited for as low as $14.95 per month.</p>
<p>I couldn&#8217;t close this up without offering Eco-Office Gals own <a href="http://eco-officegals.com/web-hosting/" target="_blank">green web hosting</a>.  Starting with plans as low as $9.99 per month you can feel good knowing your site is being hosted with 130% wind powered hosting.</p>
<p>So, go ahead and make a few baby steps to grow your small business green without hurting your green.  Every step counts!</p>
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		<title>What is a VA?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:51:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an independent entrepreneur providing administrative, creative and/or technical services. Utilizing advanced technological modes of communication and data delivery, a professional VA assists clients in her area of expertise from her own office on a contractual basis. As a small business owner you may have contemplated hiring support for your office. [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2008/10/03/what-is-a-va/">What is a VA?</a></p>
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<p>A Virtual Assistant (VA) is an independent entrepreneur providing administrative, creative and/or technical services. Utilizing advanced technological modes of communication and data delivery, a professional VA assists clients in her area of expertise from her own office on a contractual basis.</p>
<p>As a small business owner you may have contemplated hiring support for your office. But the true costs of hiring on-site administrative support personnel can be overwhelming. Reduce your overhead by eliminating the following expenses:</p>
<p>* Wages &amp; Salary<br />
* Paid Leave<br />
* Insurance<br />
* Retirement &amp; Savings<br />
* Legally Required Benefits<br />
* Office Space<br />
* Office Equipment</p>
<p>Partnering with Eco-Office Gals allows you to reduce stress, protect your cash flow and it will help you eliminate those administrative duties.  With Eco-Office Gals you will also be doing your part to protect the environment by utilizing paperless and earth friendly options for your small business.</p>
<p>Eco-Office Gals is available to you on a short or long term basis, either part time or full time.  I offer a wide scope of services to suit your business needs.</p>
<h2>What makes me green?</h2>
<p>Some Virtual Assistants will say that being green comes with the business. The main claim being they work from their home rather then driving to the office everyday.  Saving gas, office space, etc. I can’t disagree.  I worked 35 miles from my house for 5 years, I spent my share of time idling in traffic during rush hour and occupying space to make my living as an Administrative Assistant, making barely enough to pay for daycare and another weeks worth of gas. I’m glad that these green factors came naturally with my decision to start <span class="blsp-spelling-error">Eco-Office Gals</span>.</p>
<p>However, for many <span class="blsp-spelling-error">VA’s</span> what come with the territory grows no further.  Eco-Office Gals strives to not only provide your small business with your administrative needs, but I am always looking for the best ways to make us all a little greener.  I try to give your small business <span class="blsp-spelling-error">eco</span>-alternatives to everyday administrative needs. I try to encourage electronic communications, e-signed contracts, and other earth friendly alternatives.<br />
As I grow green I share my finding through <a href="http://eco-officegals.com/" target="_blank">Eco-Office Gals</a>… why keep it all to myself?  I encourage others to share with me as I share with others.  If it’s time for your small business to start making green steps, let me join you for the journey.</div>
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		<title>Paperless Contracts</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jen</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[July 10 As a green VA I am always trying to find new ways to make my clients less paper dependent. This week I found a gold mine! A while back I ran into Echosign, I had signed up for their free option, but never had any reason to use it. This week I had [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://eco-officegals.com">Eco-Office Gals</a><br/><br/><a href="http://eco-officegals.com/2008/07/10/paperless-contracts/">Paperless Contracts</a></p>
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<div>As  a green VA I am  always trying to find new ways to make my clients less paper dependent.  This  week I found a gold mine!  A while back I ran into <a href="http://secure.echosign.com/ref/8GCD5A4M745U" target="_blank">Echosign</a>, I  had signed up for their free option, but never had any reason to use it.  This  week I had 2 reasons!  Two customers were interested in ad space on my Eco-Biz Opps page and I needed to send a letter of agreement.  So, I tried it out &#8211; I  uploaded the word doc onto EchoSign then I picked all my options, e-signed and  sent.  My customers also e-signed and we recieved an email wih the e-signed  document attached!  BAM!! Saved it on the computer and that&#8217;s it!! I NEVER  PRINTED ONE SHEET OF PAPER!! To follow up with my eco-friendly contract signing,  I billed them through PayPal &#8211; no paper invoice, no paper checks.  We completed  a totally paperless transacton from first to last.  Can it get any easier??!   Visit <a href="http://www.eco-officegals.com/" target="_blank">Eco-Office Gals</a> often for all of your green office resources! <img style="vertical-align:middle;" title="Wink" src="http://shared.live.com/HjKMzTS-xzcms40%21CabizA/emoticons/smile_wink.gif" alt="Wink" width="19" height="19" /></div>
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