Green Office

The Woes of Eco-Friendliness at Conventions .. and Ideas for Being Green
The Woes of Eco-Friendliness at Conventions .. and Ideas for Being Green

The Woes of Eco-Friendliness at Conventions .. and Ideas for Being Green

Out of the Office Virtual Assistance is participating in another upcoming conference – Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce’s small BIZ VT summit next month. While we are excited to exhibit and meet some great folks, there is always that gut-tightening feeling. No .. I’m not talking about nerves. I reserve that for the 2-3 days before the conference. What eats away at my psyche is finding eco-friendly collateral materials and promotional items to have in our booth.

Working hard to maintain our green policies, it can be very challenging, and somewhat disheartening, to plan for a conference. The obvious “gimmicks” – disposable pens, post-it’s, key chains, etc. When you remove plastics and disposables, you’re not left with many affordable options. Since we run paperless, using a promotional item such as journals, are hypocritical. So what are some other options?

2013 … That’s a Wrap!
2013 … That’s a Wrap!

2013 … That’s a Wrap!

As the end of the year rolls around, I have the tendency to smirk at those who profess their New Year’s Resolutions. While I applaud your efforts for thinking about what goal you want to accomplish, why wait until January 1st, or why not put off things until February 1st? I know, I’m not a lover of procrastination, but hear me out..

Document Management Systems for a Paperless Office
Document Management Systems for a Paperless Office

Document Management Systems for a Paperless Office

It is essential to have a system that manages electronic documents when working in a paperless office. These systems are called document management systems, and it ensures the ease of accessing documents for retrieval purposes and filing and storing.

What is a Paperless Office?
What is a Paperless Office?

What is a Paperless Office?

Transforming your office to a paperless office is not something that happens overnight. You need to take step by step. Changing everything at once can become so overwhelming, that you decide not to convert at all. This a process that will be ongoing, and will improve as technology improves. Taking the first step is essential and it is the first step in protecting your planet.