How Paper Doesn’t Have To Be A Thing Of The Past April 19, 2021 - Below is an article written by Drew and shared on the GWBJ Insights page. Do you ever long for the simplicity of yesteryear? Back when technology wasn’t at our fingertips and could be kept at an arm’s length. I think of the Tim McGraw song, “Back When” where he says: “We got too complicated. It's… Read More
Technology Trends Drive Expansion in the U.S. Construction Industry: Large Format Printing is a Proven Winner January 14, 2021 - Construction is one of the top performing industries in the United States. In spite of, or perhaps even because of, COVID-19, this industry has swiftly adapted to recent social and economic upheaval. As many industry sectors struggled through the last quarter of 2020, private development of single-family homes and construction for home improvements surged. “The… Read More
Celebrating 35 Years Of Growing With Technology And Family December 9, 2020 - Below is an article written by Drew and shared on the GWBJ Insights page. This November marks 35 years of Copiers Plus being in operation and serving clients with their office technology needs. It all started on November 3rd, 1985 in Fayetteville, North Carolina when Bob Smith decided to embark on a new journey in… Read More
Hot US Real Estate Market: Silver Lining in the Pandemic Storm December 8, 2020 - Years from now—once the scourge of COVID-19 is in our rear-view window—US economists and public health experts will have the luxury of musing retrospectively on the high cost, both in lives and livelihoods, of the 2020 pandemic. They’ll also look back on a residential real estate boom that provided a remarkable bright spot in an… Read More
After the Pause: Back to School? November 25, 2020 - COVID-19 has disrupted our work and family life like no other crisis in recent history. With many more parents working from home and a hodge-podge of school re-opening plans underway across the country, the concept of “Back to School” remains elusive. And whether schools opt for in-person, remote, or hybrid teaching models, parents are scrambling… Read More
Not-So-Open-Office, Part II October 13, 2020 - More than seven months into the COVID19 pandemic, American industry still faces a daunting dilemma: how to safely return employees to the workplace. Even while some (primarily white collar) business sectors have swiftly pivoted to remote work, others are hard pressed to resume or ramp up in-person services. Health experts are increasingly focused on preventing… Read More
Large Format Printing – Countless Possibilities September 21, 2020 - Below is an article written by Drew and shared on the GWBJ Insights page. Many offices are accustomed to having copiers, printers and scanners as tools to stay productive and streamline both hardcopy and digital processes. Though, only a few offices take advantage of large format printing through wide format printers. Many times, businesses will… Read More
How Much Does a Copier Contract Cost? September 17, 2020 - Remember those emails or assignments given to you by a boss or teacher that would start off about one topic and then towards the bottom of the document it would include a statement like, “If you read this far, email me saying you got it in the subject line” and then you would receive either… Read More
Not-So-Open Offices in the Near Future? August 27, 2020 - With cases of COVID-19 increasing across North Carolina—and indeed throughout many regions of our nation and the world—businesses large and small are seeking ways to safely re-open offices. Bringing employees back into the workplace amidst a pandemic requires, at minimum, a plan for infectious disease preparedness and response. And while guidance from governmental entities like… Read More
Restaurant ‘Possible’ in the Time of Covid-19 July 23, 2020 - As Covid-19 cases spike in many states across the U.S., small- to mid-size businesses are finding it especially tough to keep pace with the shifting tide of public health recommendations and regulations. Among the first business sectors to re-open, restaurants are on the front line of the pandemic. With each passing week, restaurant owners must… Read More
Cashless America: Covid-19 and Business (Not) as Usual May 22, 2020 - With the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses the world over are traveling uncharted territory as they struggle to remain economically viable and—equally important—keep their employees and customers safe and healthy. In the U.S., we’ve seen an aggressive shift to electronic payment systems such as Apple Pay, Venmo, and PayPal, a direct response to the… Read More
Document Management Systems: Streamlining Policies and Procedures for a Public Health Emergency April 21, 2020 - With the onslaught of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, workforces around the globe are deploying new technologies to accommodate quarantined employees in efforts to deliver vital services and—when possible—keep people working. As U.S. health care professionals fight to save lives and reduce the spread of this deadly virus, IT professionals also play a crucial role, helping… Read More Accounting Services and 2020 Technology Trends April 8, 2020 - With Tax Day 2020 just around the corner, certified public accountants are burning the midnight oil. Tax season for the 654,375 CPAs nationwide may be their busiest time of year, and it’s also a key driver for incorporating new technology in the office. The bottom line: whether you’re a sole practitioner or a member of… Read More
Paper Trail: Managed Print Services for Law Firms March 18, 2020 - It’s difficult to imagine a more paper-intensive workplace than a law office. No matter the size, every law firm or practice relies heavily on paper documents and hard copies. And while law firms have historically lagged behind in adopting new technology, investments in U.S. legal tech reached $1.2 billion in 2019. High Stakes A significant… Read More
Keeping Your Office Equipment Sanitized March 16, 2020 - With the ongoing pandemic of the coronavirus (COVID-19), many offices are asking how to effectively stop the spread of germs and keep employees safe. Keeping office equipment like your copiers and printers sanitized and practicing social distancing is critical to ensuring your staff can stay productive while also limiting risks of spreading germs. Office Equipment… Read More
Home Office Reimagined February 6, 2020 - There was a time in the not-too-distant past when all, but the most progressive industries would have scoffed at the notion of latte-sipping, pajama-clad American workers toiling away in their home offices. Not so in 2020. Last year’s Global State of Remote Work determined that U.S. employees are 66% more likely to work remotely in… Read More
Insightful Discussions: “Business Technology Trends & Challenges” January 30, 2020 - Technology is vital to companies that want to exist today and to a larger scale thrive in the years ahead. Drew Smith of Copiers Plus shares insights into the role technology helps his company — and his customers — do business today and plan effectively for their future. What role does technology play in serving… Read More
The Sweet Spot: Creating the Perfect Church Bulletin January 10, 2020 - Church bulletins are an essential tool for welcoming first-time visitors and members to your church community. Even in the digital age, there is no disputing the church bulletin is an important component in how a church communicates. A study by Thom S. Rainer confirmed that most churches still use some form of a printed bulletin, and… Read More
In the World of Digital Transformation, Are You Among the Digirati? November 25, 2019 - Merriam Webster defines digerati as: persons well versed in computer use and technology. In today’s workplace, this also means you’re a champion of digital transformation—the integration of digital technology into every aspect of operation. Simply put, digital transformation is about changing the way businesses interact with their customers, finding new ways to provide a consistent and… Read More
Paper Money Adding Up? Get A Copiers Plus MPS Study November 19, 2019 - It’s a classic business 101 understanding: Operating costs dictate growth and ultimately success. More and more, today’s managers seek ways to optimize how teams utilize resources to communicate and do their jobs. A line-item at the top of many budget spends revolves around demand on copiers, multi-functional printers, etc. It’s not uncommon for groups to… Read More
Insightful Discussions: “Technology and Business: Trends, Advances, Challenges” November 3, 2019 - There are a plethora of technologies employed in every office environment, whether a one person operation at home or in a brick-and-morter location with dozens of employees. Copiers Plus Director of Communications Drew Smith shares insights into the role technology helps his company — and his customers — do business. What technology trends are impacting… Read More
The Same Way: More than just a “Copy Machine” November 1, 2019 - Have you ever had that moment where you were listening to a song you had heard a hundred times and then for the first time realized what the lyrics were saying? Or maybe you are one of the people that mistook the lyrics of Elton John’s Tiny Dancer, to say “Hold me closer, Tony Danza”… Read More
How Private Print Helped Stop A Zombie Outbreak November 1, 2019 - On the Saturday before Halloween, Impact Church’s youth group ventured into the streets of Wilmington in search of clues to thwart a full-on zombie apocalypse. Known as the annual “Pumpkin Hunt,” the ghoulish quest took participants all around the Port City, ultimately leading them to Copiers Plus for a final showdown with the living dead!… Read More
First Do No Harm: Workflow Integration in Healthcare October 18, 2019 - The phrase “first do no harm” expresses the underlying ethical rules of modern medicine. As the healthcare industry moves from paper-driven, manual methods to increasingly sophisticated digital and cloud-based systems, network administrators face Brave New World challenges, like protecting sensitive patient data from hackers. Keeping this information safe and secure is mandatory for HIPAA (Health… Read More
Workflow Integration October 1, 2019 - I recently went on vacation with my family to Atlanta to see the Atlanta Braves play several games. Instead of each person individually buying their own tickets for every matchup, we decided to all just pick one game, then cover the cost for the rest of those attending. It would be an even bill across… Read More
Print Management: Mapping Out A Fiscally-Focused, Effective Strategy September 9, 2019 - In virtually every workplace, printing remains a vital function of how business gets done. While advancements in technology have moved some paper-intensive workflows toward a more digitized process, printing in a modern office still warrants a plan. Print management offers organizations a strategy on how to address their printing needs in a focused, efficient manner.… Read More
The Downside of Desktop Printers August 23, 2019 - In nearly every workplace, printing remains a crucial productivity tool, as well as a significant expense. So whether your employees rely primarily on mobile printing solutions that they access from the field, or your paper-intensive office is moving toward a more digitized process, printing in the modern office still warrants a plan. With the ultimate… Read More
Interpersonal Communications: A 101 for Managers August 13, 2019 - At Copiers Plus, we work closely with organizations to make sure they have the right office technology to securely and efficiently transfer their data. Using our custom Discovery Process as a guide, our development team builds out entire network systems designed for optimal workflow management. A key aspect of keeping everything running smoothly is proper… Read More
5 Steps to Securing Your Office Communications July 31, 2019 - Remember those “good old days” at the office when the worst thing you had to worry about was breaking up a water cooler gossip-fest? Today’s managers are charged with the Herculean task of warding off cyber threats that seemingly morph and multiply faster than box office superheroes. Securing your office communications can quickly become a… Read More
Securing Your Data Against Today’s Threats July 26, 2019 - We live in a highly connected society where information is available at the click of a button. With this accessibility comes vulnerability. Securing your data should be paramount in your business strategies to safeguard the future of your organization. Preparing now could be the difference in paying dearly later as the average total cost of… Read More