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Generation Y: Working to Bridge the Internet Gap

Generation Y, Millenials, Gen Next, the Boomerang Generation. Whatever you want to call them, they are making a lasting impression on the workplace. They are the 18-28 year olds who are reshaping our cultural and consumption patterns. Numbering some 68 million in the United States, Generation Y is progressively the most influential generation today. They … Continued

Steps to Prevent Viruses From Infecting Your Software

My computer is always getting viruses? I am afraid to use it now. Viruses are a big concern but identity theft and financial loss may also be imminent if you continue to have this problem. First, get some good anti-malware software and keep it updated. Malware is basically malicious software that could plant a virus … Continued

Act Like A Tourist

I live about 20 minutes away from downtown Chicago so every once in a while I head into the city and play the part of a tourist.  Last Sunday I went on the “Chicago Film Tour”.  The tour takes you around to all of the sites that movies were filmed.  Usually a tour like this … Continued

What Happened to My Data?

For months, this is the moment you have been waiting for. It’s “live day” on the new software! Everyone has been anticipating the big unveiling. You’re nervous. After all, you had a major role in selecting the software. You’re the one that has been telling everyone how great everything is going to be. It was … Continued

Automated Marketing Tools

I would like to do more marketing. Are there any automation tools that can help me with this? First make sure you use reporting in order to analyze your business. If you cannot produce facts about business activity, it is very difficult to determine what your marketing goals should be. Next, use automation to document … Continued

How To Manage Large Amounts of Unemployment Claims through your Software

Our firm has the largest number of unemployment claims that it has ever had. Is there an automated way to manage these? Absolutely. First make sure you indicate which of your applicants are on unemployment. This needs to be directly documented in your staffing software and must be quickly and easily retrievable. Next, offer jobs … Continued

Maintaining Your Database

Our firm just acquired another company including their database. Much of the information is dated. What is the best way to maintain a database? There are many ways to effectively accomplish this. First, when your people make phone calls, have them ask questions about the company, including confirmation of employees, phone #’s, email addresses, etc. … Continued

Advice on Purchasing New Software

I want new software. What planning should I do? First, analyze and define your needs clearly. Next, ask software vendors to demonstrate how their software product addresses those specific needs. Once you make a software decision, make a plan depicting how the software will be used within the organization. Define new processes for each department … Continued

Automated Business Designs is Moving to a New Office!

It has been an exceptional year!  Thank you to all of our extraordinary customers for partnering with ABD to MAKE GREAT THINGS HAPPEN!!!!!! There is a lot happening at ABD but first let’s start with our new office headquarters! After 25 years at our current location in Rosemont, IL our expansion plans take us to … Continued

Why we love Halloween at our office and you should too!

Halloween can be celebrated in many different ways. Some enjoy watching scary movies and attending haunted houses, while others enjoy going to Halloween costume parties, or even spending time with their little ones going trick-or-treating. What about celebrating Halloween at the workplace?