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Let’s Talk What to Do With OneNote and How to Do It Best

The greatest thing about OneNote can ironically be your downfall when you implement using OneNote in your life or work. What is this great thing? It is the ability for OneNote to wear so many different hats, expand to so many different needs, and be the blank canvas with which to plan, organize and do virtually any ambition you have before you in personal, business and education settings.

With…

OneNote is a tool.  One of many tools available, in this age of technology, that can help your business grow by improving processes, increasing productivity,  motivating employees and enhancing communication.  We’ll take a look at each of these areas during the next four weeks to help you focus on the main business objective for 2018 – growth.

Improving Processes

I strongly believe that processes…

Why OneNote? A Clutter-Free Mind

This world is complicated and there is a seemingly endless list of things on our to do list both at work and at home.

I use OneNote for one major reason… to keep track of everything I need to do, remember or recall so that I can clear the clutter from my mind.  It simplifies this complex world we live in and helps make every day more productive.

The importance of OneNote in my daily life has…

OneNote Resources and Resources for OneNote

So you already use OneNote and want more.  More templates, plug-ins, add-ins and applications for OneNote. Here are the resources I frequently use.

BLOGS

Microsoft Office Blogs

Microsoft has provided one website to access all blogs for all Microsoft Products. I selected which products I used, then added the filtered RSS feed to my Outlook. This is a quick and convenient way to get up-to-date…

Not ready for the Cloud?

Cloud computing, as well as web-based solutions, refers to services hosted by third-parties on the Internet. Cloud services can include file storage and sharing (e.g. Dropbox, OneDrive, Box.com) and monthly access services, also known as Software as a Service (SaaS). Web based solutions are websites that provide the functionality of traditional desktop applications.

Cloud computing is an…

First Ever Global OneNote Conference

Microsoft OneNote is a software application that offers much more than note-taking capabilities.

OneNote can help you organize and get control of your business.  Everything your company and your team needs can be kept in OneNote, always at your fingertips.

Hundreds of teachers use OneNote in their classrooms for interactive learning, lesson planning, class assignments, and student involvement.

It…

Are your resources reliable?

Reliability is a word we often associate with our vehicles, our washing machines, and perhaps our best friends.

It’s also a word we should associate with the software, employees, products and services and other resources used in our businesses.

Reliability equals consistent results, which means increased profits through efficiency, repeat sales and time saving procedures.

Producing reliable…

QuickBooks Versions – which one is best for you?

I frequently get asked “What version of QuickBooks should I use?”.

One of the first things to consider when selecting the best QuickBooks version is where do you want the program to be based. QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop versions are very different and you should understand your bookkeeping needs before selecting the solution that’s best for you.

  QuickBooks Online

 This option is…

Complications of the Accountant’s Copy

An Accountant’s Copy is a copy of your QuickBooks desktop company file your accountant (or financial consultant) can use to make changes in while you continue to work in the original. When your accountant is done, you then import your accountant’s changes into your company file.

Important: You cannot create an Accountant’s Copy if you have transactions that need to be sent to Intuit for…

Wishing you a blessed Easter. http://ow.

Wishing you a blessed Easter. http://ow.ly/i/h9UHm

OneNote a dream come true – a file cabin

OneNote a dream come true – a file cabinet on your computer. http://bit.ly/1GZ64BP

“Act as if what you do makes a differen

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James http://ow.ly/i/h9Uhu

Document Management Critical to Productivity

Document management is crucial to optimal productivity and regulatory compliance for all small businesses. There are many aspects of document management including processing, filing, accessibility, revisions, security and retention (archiving) for both paper and paperless systems.

Businesses should not underestimate the importance of a good document management system. It will make an audit…

“He who gives to me teaches me to give.

“He who gives to me teaches me to give.” – Danish Proverb http://ow.ly/i/h9Udf

Insert Online Video – Business Applications

OneNote now has the ability to embed videos directly into OneNote pages.

With the new Online Video button, located on the Insert tab, you can now insert YouTube, Vimeo and Office Mix content directly on the OneNote page and take notes right next to it.

This feature is only available in the 2016 OneNote desktop version for Windows. Microsoft will bring embedded video capabilities to OneNote…

“The gardens of kindness never fade.”

“The gardens of kindness never fade.” – Greek Proverb http://ow.ly/i/h9VAE

35 Things You Will Never See Again In Yo

35 Things You Will Never See Again In Your Life. http://stumble.it/1QArROA