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Friday, January 13, 2023

"Reducing Printing Costs: How a Comprehensive Print Assessment and Implementing Cost-Saving Measures Can Save Your Business Money"


Printing costs can be a significant expense for many businesses, yet many companies are unsure of exactly how much they're spending on printing. Without proper oversight, it's easy for money to be lost on unnecessary or inefficient printing practices. One way to gain control of your printing costs is by conducting a comprehensive print assessment.

A comprehensive print assessment is an in-depth analysis of a company's printing practices, including the number of printers, the types of devices in use, the volume of printing, and the cost per page. This information can then be used to identify areas where costs can be reduced, such as by consolidating the number of printers or switching to more cost-effective devices.

Here are a few additional tips for reducing printing costs:

"Friday the 13th: The Fall of Templars and Rise of Remote Working"



Friday the 13th is a date that has long been associated with bad luck and superstition. But where did this belief originate? Some theories suggest that it is connected to the persecution of the Knights Templar on Friday, October 13, 1307

On that day, King Philip IV of France ordered the arrest of the Templars, a medieval Christian military order, on charges of heresy and other crimes. The Templars were arrested and tortured, and many were eventually executed. 

"Just like the Knights Templar, businesses and employees are facing new challenges and obstacles as they adapt to a new way of working."

The idea of Friday the 13th being a day of bad luck may have originated from the events of that day, as the arrest and persecution of the Templars marked the end of the order and the beginning of its downfall.

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Announces New Return-to-Office Policy for Corporate Employees in Seattle



Starbucks is brewing up a storm with its new return-to-office policy.  Three-time Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz is calling all corporate employees to come back to the office a minimum of three days a week to "rebuild and revive the energy" of the headquarters and regional offices. 

Starting Jan. 30, Seattle employees within commuting distance are expected to work in the company's headquarters building on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and a third day determined by teams and leaders. 

The other two days work from anywhere. So, grab your coffee and head back to the office, partners!"

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