Fresh crayons, sharp pencils, free backpacks in all the office supply stores… yep, it’s back to school. As students start spilling across your thresholds, you may start to think in terms of dollar signs. Tuition fees are what keeps your institution going, but what happens when you can’t collect? Don’t sit in the corner with…
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The caped crusaders have left the building, but over here in California, we’re still recovering from the influx of Lycra and masks that can only mean one thing – Comic-Con. No, Optio Solutions didn’t have a booth (but how cool would it have been to be sandwiched between Stan Lee and Sanrio?), but we can…
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You probably thought this was going to be an article on the benefits a collections company can bring to your business, such as helping you recover debt or re-establish contact with late payers. Nope! We’re talking about a different kind of collection. The hobby kind. You’ve seen these collectors – they’re out on the weekend prowling the…
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It’s a little more intense than Red Rover or tag, and is one of the only opportunities in grade school where children are encouraged to throw things at each other. Sure, it may be those bouncy red playground balls, but you’d never know it from the rabid passion on the players’ faces. It’s dodgeball, and…
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Yeah, you’re addicted! Addicted to success. Well-developed active listening skills are among the most important attributes that office managers need. Not only does active listening help you deal more effectively with coworkers and clients, but it will also enhance your long-term career prospects by helping you achieve greater levels of success. Finely-tuned interpersonal communication abilities are crucial…
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One often-overlooked yet very important aspect of accounts payable and receivables is the accounting software being used to track them. It may be tempting for many small – or medium-sized businesses to use simple spreadsheets for accounting. However, this can double or triple (or worse) the effort, such as having to enter the customer’s address…
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