Did you know that the average full-time employee has just under three hours of productivity time each day? Just because you're at work doesn't mean work is getting done. Studies show that most people aren't actually working when they are at work. So, what are employees doing and how can employers get that time back?

As long as there have been products and services, there have been scams. Email scams, pyramid schemes, phony contests, just about every aspect of life and business has a scam of sorts tied to it. In the world of office supplies, our scam artists are notoriously referred to as toner pirates. Just like the real pirates, these guys are after your gold! 

When someone uses the phrase, "We have this down to a science," it implies that there is a smooth process in place. The process of Managed Print Services (MPS) is just that. A smooth, easy, and painless process for taking care of your machines and printing costs. With that being said, do you know the best steps to follow when choosing the right managed print services provider for your business? Let's take a look:

You might find yourself wondering, "What do printers and cars have in common?" The answer is easy. Simply put, to keep it running smoothly, it requires regular maintenance. Over the course of its lifetime those associated costs can add up. One area that they are different, however, is that with a car there isn't a way to bundle all those associated costs together. This is where Managed Print Services (MPS) comes into play for your printers. So, let's begin to break down those similarities and put managed print services into a scenario that every driver can relate to.

As Guy Phillips mentioned, Memorial Day is a time to remember those who fought for our freedom and paid the ultimate price. SumnerOne is one of the largest veteran-owned businesses in the Greater St. Louis area and we are honored to remember those men and women who have courageously fought for this great country. Last week on Tech Talk for your Memorial Day weekend drive home, we came prepared to talk about Print Security on The Big 550 KTRS.

Let's say you're a business owner considering whether you should purchase or lease your next copier for your office. It's a big decision with a lot of contributing factors, and as a smart business owner, it's good to be informed. There are several questions that you will need to ask when the time comes to decide, and that's where we come in.

The day-to-day life of a business is busy. When things get busy we become concerned with things like reports, who's making the next pot of coffee, and projects. Who starts thinking about how much that 50-page document you needed to print for your afternoon meeting really cost? Let's talk over some facts and figures that may help you to begin to gauge what your business is spending on printing: