In This Issue
New! Trivia Question--Win a Prize!
Team Spotlight
Computer Bytes
Plus in the Community
Tip of the Month!
Customer Focus
 
 
Computer Bytes 
Check out our "Computer Bytes" Section for helpful information from the Manager of IT Services, Robert Bourguignon.
 
Trivia Question
Name one of the non-profit organizations that Plus has helped recently?
 
 
Email your answer to Liz Forbes; we will have a drawing and one lucky winner will receive a $50 Visa Gift Card! 
 
Answers must be received by 5:00pm on Friday, May 21st, 2010 to be eligible.  Winner will be notified via email and published in the next newsletter. 
 
 
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Plus Pulse--May 2010
Volume 1, Issue 3
 
 
Greetings!

For our May issue of Plus Pulse, our focus is on enviromental awareness and community support activities.  We hope that our newsletter will inspire you to become involved and to make a difference in your community. 
 
Don't forget to check out our Trivia Question!  You could win a $50.00 Visa Gift Card to start your summer off right!
 
Team Spotlight-Liz Forbes--Operations Manager
Liz Forbes
Liz Forbes
 
The goal of our team at Plus Inc. is to provide our customers with excellent customer service and support.  To ensure quality service, it is vital that communication flows effectively between the customer and our support staff.  Working behind the scenes is Liz Forbes, Plus Inc.'s Operations Manager.  She has been with the company for 17 years and is responsible for company administration, communication, employee development, and assists all departments with policy and procedures that make our operation work smoothly.  Liz is dedicated to Plus' customers and strives to develop relationship-based attitudes in her staff.  Liz expresses, "I'm very passionate about making every customer feel important!  I never want a customer to feel like just an ID number.  Each customer matters!"
 
Liz has been blessed with two fabulous daughters, Tori, 18, and Jessica, 12, and a Border Collie named Elvis.  She is a member at Taylors First Baptist Church and has returned to school to complete her Accounting degree at Strayer University.  She  enjoys traveling, hiking, attending concerts, spending time with family and friends, and is a proud Pittsburgh Steelers fan!
 
If you feel there is anything we can do to improve our customer service and support or if you would like to make a comment, you are invited to contact Liz directly at liz@plusinc.net.
Computer Bytes--Robert Bourguignon
 IT Manager
Robert BourguignonWindows XP was launched October 25th, 2001.  Was it that long ago? Since then, the computer world has changed drastically. With more powerful software being released and the increase in spyware and malware, you need an operating system that is both stable and safe.
 
Windows 7 brings big improvements in many areas.  First, it only requires a 1Ghz CPU and 1GB of RAM to run, so most computers currently running XP can run Windows 7.  Second, Windows 7 is compatible with most hardware and has the drivers already built in making it more stable from the start, and with XP mode most every program will work.  Third, Windows 7 is a great multitasker.  With the need to run several programs at once, Windows 7 makes it easy.  Using the Snap, Peek and Shake applications, you can quickly set the program you need to view to full screen, and then go back to your original task.  Fourth, because security is increased with User Access Control, Data Execution Prevention and Internet Explorer 8, you are better guarded against threats. 
 
Not sure your computer is ready for Windows 7?  Call the computer experts at Plus.  We can evaluate your systems readiness and recommend the best way to start with Windows 7. 
Plus in the Community 
The employees at Plus Inc. understand the importance of helping the community.  Each month, you can be assured that someone at Plus Inc. is volunteering in the community, donating time or money to a charity, or attending a fundraising event.  Listed below are some of the events in which our employees have participated or are planning to participate in this year:
 
--Golf Sponsorships for NAIFA--Greenville, Anderson Area YMCA & Child Evangelism Fellowship 
 
--Compass of the Carolina's "Chase Away the Blues" (February 2010)
 
--Greenville Humane Society "Sips for Snips"
(March 11th)
 
--Piedmont Women's Center 19th Annual Banquet for Life (March 18th)
 
--Miracle Hill Ministries' Annual Fundraising Banquet
(April 22nd)
 
--A Child's Haven "Hoot 'n Holler for the Haven"
(May 16th)
 
--Harvest Hope Food Bank (June 5th)
 
--Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure (September 25th)--More information about "Team Plus" coming soon!
 
Tip of the Month--Go Green!

Plus Inc. is constantly striving to be "green conscious."  Plus Inc. has a company-wide recycling initiative in place.  We recycle boxes, paper, light bulbs, bottles, cans, old equipment, toner cartridges and many other items.  Interested in recycling your toner cartridges?  Contact Chris Carson at chrisc@plusinc.net for more information!

 

Plus Inc. is proud to be a Ricoh digital office equipment dealership.  Last year, Ricoh launched its Total Green Office Solution to minimize their impact on the environment.  For more information, please click here.

 
In an attempt to minimize paper usage, Plus Inc. now distributes invoices via email or fax.  If you have not already signed up to receive your invoices via email or fax, click here to sign up now!
Customer Focus-Love, Thorton, Arnold and Thomason, PA
Lynn Dunn from Love, Thorton, Arnold and Thomason P.A. with Frank Gonzalez, Vice President of Sales
Lynn Dunn from Love, Thorton, Arnold and Thomason Law Firm with Frank Gonzales, Vice President of Sales
 
Plus Inc. is thankful for and appreciative for the great relationships that we have cultivated with our customers through the years.  Once such relationship is with Lynn Dunn at Love, Thorton, Arnold and Thomason, P.A. in Greenville.  For more than 20 years, Plus Inc. has assisted this law firm with their equipment needs ranging from computers and printers to copiers and fax machines.  According to Lynn, the most important thing that the Plus team offers is understanding the urgency of her needs and responding quickly to her service issues.  When choosing a vendor, Lynn insists, "I want to talk to a human being; I like to buy local; and I look for competitive pricing."  When purchasing equipment, Lynn always seeks pricing from multiple sources, yet returns to Plus because she "always gets the best pricing at Plus."  Another aspect that has impressed Lynn over the years is how well the Plus team works on projects with other vendors.  Lynn has and continues to refer Plus Inc. to friends and business associates.  Thank you, Lynn, for the opportunity to be your office equipment provider.  We look forward to continuing our relationship for years to come!
We hope that you have found this information to be helpful, and we sincerely thank you for your business and support over the past 52 years!
 
Sincerely,
David Carson 
Plus Inc. Business Solutions 
 
 
 
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Win7logo
 
Find out if Windows 7 is right for you!
 
Includes: 
 
Windows 7 upgrade software
Installation on current PC or laptop
(Doesn't include data transfer, installation of additional software or network integration.) 
Contact Robert Bourguignon for details and to schedule an appointment!
 
 
 
Offer Expires: August 31st, 2010--Appointment must be held on or prior to August 31st, 2010.