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August 2009
 
Newsletter and Resource for Your Business and Technology Needs
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Electronic Document Management
Marketing in a Recession
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This is a section of our newsletter where we invite you to submit questions or concerns to me. I'll address the items in next month's newsletter.I look forward to your entries. Call my office at 303-756-2648 if you like the personal touch and would like to share a suggestion or concern about an information technology  issue. 
Greetings!
 
The summer is almost over (at least for my purposes)! The kids are going back to school and none too soon. We were given lists by the respective (7th, 4th and 2nd grade) teachers for the basics that are needed as well as what to expect for the year. We are working to organize those necessities (especially the binders for our 7th grader) to put our kids in the position to succeed with the least amount of stress as possible.
 
Organization of files (paper or electronic) is certainly a challenge for many of us and understanding how you want to find the documents is a task to be undertaken (ideally) before you start throwing the papers into the binder, filing cabinets or electronic folders. Earlier this summer (with the assistance of a close relative) I cleaned out an entire four drawer filing cabinet of papers, statements, receipts and such in my home office. I freed up floor space that now I can decide to fill or keep open. What a relief to have streamlined my document organization. And now, CMIT Solutions of Denver can work with businesses in this arena of electronic document management!

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I am proud and excited to announce that CMIT Solutions of Denver now provides for our clients an eco-friendly paperless solution that helps to streamline paper processes, improve organization and last but not least, increase productivity. If you have been receving these e-newsletters for any length of time, you know all too well that increasing productivity is high on my list.

Doing the Math - Ask yourself the following questions:Paper- way too much paper!
  • On an annual basis, how much is spent on office supplies that allow you to print documents, file documents and store documents? Hint: computer paper for printing, toner cartridges and maintenance of your printer(s), postage to mail documents, filing cabinets and so on.
  • If you were to measure the amount of square footage used for filing cabinets and storing of office supplies needed for documentation, how much square footage would that be and what is the dollar value of that office space?
  • Is your firm required - due to the nature of your business - to comply with such governmental regulations set by the SEC, FINRA or HIPAA?

Electronic document management (EDM) is becoming more and more important (and required in some instances) to our clients. Paper is the biggest obstacle businesses encounter in reducing costs, improving service and increasing productivity. Companies around the world have realized that manual and paper-based processes for managing mission critical documents are inefficient and expensive.
EDM is the medium of today for developing eco-friendly, cost effective and efficient workflow.

EDM delivers a smart, flexible and easily integrated solution to proactively capture, manage and protect your valuable business data.eFileCabinet partners with CMIT Solutions

 
 
 
 
 
 
Look for more to come on how eFileCabinet works and for all different industries. Contact Debi at 303.756.CMIT (2648) or by email if your interest has been piqued by this new solution that may be a solution for your company.
Marketing in a Recession:
 5 Ideas to Win Sales
Reprinted courtesy of morebusiness.com 
  1. Follow-up on Old Leads - Bring out every old business card, brochure or any other lead and start calling your contacts.
  2. Take Extra Care Of Existing Clients - Keep in regular touch with all of your clients. You can also reward them by offering them special discounts or gifts.
  3. Take the Road Less Traveled to Find New Clients - There is no financial harm in servicing smaller clients or those with special needs, as long as it doesn't eat into your profits. Their business may grow quickly and over time could bring in new clients.
  4. Increase Your Level of Service - Let your service level be a notch higher than the others. Satisfied clients are sure to bring in new clients for your business.
  5. Give Your Clients Something More - If possible, provide additional services to your clients by providing them with additional warranty on your products and services.

To read this article in its entirety, click here.

CMIT Solutions Denver Says "Thanks"

CMIT keysPhil and I want to thank some special people for having given us referrals that have presented us with the opportunity to turned a referral into ongoing business. Our goal is to give and receive referrals as we meet and serve more businesses in the Denver Metro area and beyond. This has become a strong source of business for our firm. Clients, prospects and business alliances have become referral sources for us. So, who do YOU know who could benefit from using our services as you have??

Thanks to the following individuals for their referrals:

Tom Ciancio - Fowler Software Design

Jean Lamont - Strategic Partnerships 
 
K.J. McCorry - Officiency
See you next month and remember that CMIT Solutions can help your business run smoothly and stay protected!
 
Best Regards,

Debi Bush
Chief Marketing Officer 
CMIT Solutions of Denver
(303) 756-2648 
 
Microsoft U.S. SBSC Advisory Board FY10 
One Month Free Marathon Service
Refer a business to us that ends up as our client AND signs up for our CMIT Marathon and receive one month free service.
 
We will help you brainstorm for referrals (if you ask) as well as discuss how to provide an introduction of us to the referred company.
 
Offer Expires: 9/01/09
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