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The World’s Coolest Office Space Designs

Posted by Admin on April 21, 2016

While offices serve as functional spaces for businesses, the traditional environment of cubicles and fluorescent lighting does little to inspire office workers or help business productivity.

The companies featured below have improved productivity and well-being among their employees through inventive office space designs. Running a business of any size involves inspiration as much as functionality. When an office space does both, it ends up being one of the coolest offices in the world.

Selgas Cano architecture firm

Photo © Iwan Baan

5 Things to Do in Broussard, Louisiana

Posted by Admin on March 21, 2016

This is Cajun country. If you are looking for a taste of Louisiana you can’t find anywhere else, Broussard is it. An astonishing 14 percent of residents still speak French and boast true Cajun ancestry.

Budget-friendly and phenomenal, look to these attractions and restaurants for places to play and eat all around town. Whether it’s related to your small business or you are traveling for pleasure, though hopefully it’s a little bit of both, Broussard, Louisiana has plenty of interesting options for you in your downtime.

Zoosiana: Zoo of Acadiana

Zoosiana: Zoo of Acadiana

5 Things To Do in Morgan City, LA

Posted by Admin on March 15, 2016

Morgan City, which is situated on the scenic banks of the Atchafalaya River, is one of the most popular destinations in Louisiana. Visitors can enjoy a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities with the entire family, and they can indulge in the unique Cajun culture and history of the area as well.

If you are planning on visiting Morgan City, it will be easy to fill up your schedule with a variety of things to do. Below are five of the city’s top activities so you can get started on planning an unforgettable trip.

1. Explore Brownell Memorial Park

To take in the natural beauty that Morgan City has to offer, look no further than Brownell Memorial Park, featuring 9.5 acres of open space near Lake Palourde. You’ll also find the incredible Carillon Tower, which stands a whopping 106 feet tall and features 61 bronze bells that were made in Holland and play every half hour.

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5 Things To Do in Houma, LA

Posted by Admin on February 25, 2016

There’s no place like Houma.

Ours is an area rich in history and culture, with 17 locations in Terrebonne Parish included on the National Register of Historic Places. There are a lot of reasons to visit Houma, and plenty of fun things to do when you arrive.

Houma’s diverse heritage — and it flavorful dishes — can be traced back to its Cajun, Creole, Native American, and African roots. Its captivating natural beauty makes it a popular tourist destination and filming location, as Houma served as the backdrop for several major films.

The signature regional cuisine is highlighted at fine dining restaurants and casual cafes alike, many featuring succulent seafood caught a stone’s throw away.

Aside from food, let’s look at some of the more educational things to do that reflect the heritage of our area:

Regional Military Museum

Mobile Printing: Which Software Suits Your Business Needs?

Posted by Admin on January 27, 2016

When it comes to printing in the mobile world, a number of software giants (and a group of small companies) have thrown their hat into the ring. Each one is trying to get more market share than the next. But which one is right for your business and your color copiers?

Understanding which mobile printing software is best for your business and color copiers is all about evaluating your needs. You'll need to ask yourself questions:

“Will my network admins need to set level-based access?”

“How many operating systems will need to print on a mobile basis?”

“Are we standardized on particular brands and models of printers?”

To help you evaluate the best mobile-printing solution for your needs, let's go over a couple of questions and scenarios.

How to Fix a Printer Paper Jam

Posted by Admin on January 27, 2016

Printers are an essential part of any office, but a paper jam can quickly make this handy piece of equipment become useless and frustrating. Luckily, we are here to teach you how to free your printer from even the toughest blockage.

All Printers are Different

While we can certainly give you general, tried-and-tested guidelines to fixing a paper jam, keep in mind that all printers are a bit different. They may have different ways of loading the paper as well as different ways of moving that paper through the machine; therefore, they may have different places for paper to jam or access panels for you to remove the paper.

All Printers are Different

A Good Rule of Thumb

10 Cool Features of Wide Format Copiers and Printers

Posted by Admin on January 4, 2016

There are instances when businesses require printing larger-than-legal documents or graphics, and time is of the essence. There may also be times when your run-of-the-mill printer’s limited features prevent you from achieving a desired output quality on a bigger medium.

A wide format printer is the solution to this dilemma. This nifty piece of office equipment possesses unique features that regular-sized printers simply do not have access to. Below are 10.

1. Capacity to print large-width media

Wide format printers are called wide for a reason. Typically, these printers can handle and yield print media between 15 and 100 inches. The designs are often printed on large rolls rather than on separate sheets such as those used by home printers.

2. Designed for in-house large-scale printing

5 Business to Business Products for an Efficient Office

Posted by Admin on January 4, 2016

The office equipment your business uses can make or break your ability to effectively market your products and services to other businesses.

Technology problems can completely halt your productivity, causing lost revenue opportunities and damaging your reputation with your customers. Every day, you get bombarded with marketing messages for new gadgets and devices that are supposed to make your business life easier, but the number of products that actually promote an efficient office environment are not that easy to find. Here are 5 business products, from color copiers to office supplies, to help you run your office more efficiently:

1. Color Multifunction Copiers

Which Type of Office Equipment Could Make Your Workplace More Efficient?

Posted by Admin on November 30, 2015

There are two major elements that make an office productive: its equipment and its people. We can’t help you with the people (though hopefully you’ve already got a rock-star team), but we can certainly point you in the right direction in terms of office equipment.

Office Equipment That Boosts Productivity

There are a number of different types of office equipment that can boost your team’s productivity….

Excellent Chairs

If you’ve ever tried to work while suffering from back or joint pain, then you know that this isn’t conducive to excellence. This makes your office furniture—especially chairs—of critical importance to your overall workplace efficiency.

Of course, the ‘chair budget’ will vary from company to company, but there are a number of elements to look for when selecting ergonomic chairs: