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Modern Office Methods has been recognized as a Ricoh Circle of Excellence Award Winner

Modern Office Methods (MOM) is the recipient of the 2017 RFG Circle of Excellence award from Ricoh for our commitment to customer service. The MOM service team, under the direction of Ken Staubitz, Vice President of Service, has worked hard to perfect their skills and we are thrilled that this extra effort has paid off. Ricoh recognizes that it has partnered with the best Dealer Network in the industry and they reward the “Best of [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2020-09-30T12:45:37+00:00November 16th, 2016|award-winning service, best of the best, client service, customer service, Lanier, rfg circle of excellence, ricoh, ricoh circle of excellence|0 Comments

Congratulations to our 2016 Jump START Your Nonprofit WINNERS!

We'd like to thank everyone that voted for these 3 wonderful organizations. St. Vincent de Paul edged out the competition in Cincinnati. Neighborhood Design Center tallied the most votes in Columbus. Senior Resource Connection came out on top in Dayton. Each of these nonprofits will receive a $10,000 office technology makeover from MOM. Ken Staubitz, our Vice President of Service, and Julie Italiano, Marketing Manager, presented each of these winners with their big checks on [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2023-02-14T13:11:19+00:00November 16th, 2016|501(c)(3), cincinnati nonprofit, columbus nonprofit, dayton nonprofit, neighborhood design center, nonprofit contest, nonprofit grant, senior resource connections, st. vincent de paul|0 Comments

Announcing the 2016 Jump START Your Nonprofit Finalist!

Help us congratulate the 2016 Jump START Your Nonprofit Finalists! Each of these great organizations have a chance to win a $10,000 office technology makeover! Cincinnati Finalists: Cancer Family Care Faith Community Pharmacy Magnified Giving Music Resource Center New Life Furniture Bank Pathways to Home St. Vincent de Paul The Center for Family Solutions Walnut Hills Redevelopment Foundation YWCA Greater Cincinnati Columbus Finalists: Advocacy and Protective Services, Inc. Children First, Inc. Clintonville-Beechwold Community Resources Center [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2024-05-17T17:53:38+00:00September 16th, 2016|cincinnati nonprofit, columbus nonprofit, contest, dayton nonprofit, jump start your nonprofit|0 Comments

Corporate Giving: The MOM Way – Jump START Your Nonprofit

At MOM, we believe in giving back to our community and because of that belief, we started a nonprofit contest called Jump START Your Nonprofit in 2010. Each year we give away 3 - $10,000 office technology makeovers to a local nonprofit in Cincinnati, Dayton, and Columbus, OH. We are currently accepting applications for Jump START, so if you know of a nonprofit in need of new technology, tell them to register at www.momnet.com. Registration [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2024-05-17T17:59:36+00:00August 23rd, 2016|501(c)(3), cincinnati nonprofit, columbus nonprofit, community involvement, corporate giving, dayton nonprofit, donations, nonprofit contest, office makeover, philanthropy|0 Comments

Top 4 Ways Invoice Scanning Saves Staff Time

For most businesses, staff time is by far a company's most valuable resource. Consider the following ways that business invoice scanning can make your invoice input, payment, filing, and searching faster than ever, saving you time and money. 1. Automated input - Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software extracts critical document information—like vendor name, date, purchase order, amount due, etc.—and makes it instantly available in digital format. 2. Accounts payable integration - Once business invoice information [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2024-05-17T18:16:32+00:00August 4th, 2016|accounts payable, automate, digital scanner, document management, electronic filing, invoice, invoicing, OCR, optical character recognition, save money, save time, scanners, scanning, virtual filing|0 Comments

Avoiding the IT Money Pit

Though many businesses still require an in-house IT manager, it might be more efficient and cost effective to outsource some of your IT functions, so that in-house IT staff can focus on critical projects. But, choosing the right IT solution and service provider can be challenging, especially when you’re not sure what your business needs. Companies around the world pump $2 trillion into IT each year—billions of which is actually wasted on unnecessary or [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2024-05-17T17:55:18+00:00July 28th, 2016|decision makers, downtime, IT budget, IT cost, IT manager, IT security, IT services, IT solutions, IT spending, IT support, IT vendor, small business, system crash, Technology|0 Comments

Cool Printing Trends You’ll Want to Know About

When it comes to printing technologies, innovation never stops. The casual observer might not think much has changed in the printing industry in recent years, but many new print technologies have emerged that will soon revolutionize the way documents—and even objects—are produced. Being in the know about upcoming and transformative printing technologies gives you a competitive advantage and ensures you’ll have access to the latest advancements when the timing is right for your business. [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2024-06-21T19:59:47+00:00July 25th, 2016|3D printing, clear toner, fifth color station, paper weight, print technology, printing, Production printing, ricoh, ricoh C7110X, white toner|Comments Off

Common IT Mistakes Small Businesses Should Avoid

In the modern business world everyone depends on technology in the office, no matter how small your business is. As such, the decisions you make regarding the technology you depend on to do business are more important than you may think. Not being smart when it comes to your company’s IT situation can create pitfalls that prevent you from being as successful as you could be. Knowing which IT missteps are commonly made by [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2024-05-17T17:57:16+00:00June 28th, 2016|cloud security, Data security, disaster recovery, firewall, IT mistakes, IT security, network security, protect your data|0 Comments

Avoiding Threats in the Cloud

The cloud’s potential for storage and service options has created countless opportunities for businesses to expand or improve their offerings, without requiring costly changes to local networks. But, the cloud is not perfect, and it poses some security challenges. Cloud-based applications can be very convenient, especially for accessing or sharing information when working remotely. However, precautions must be taken to protect sensitive information. Here are a few steps you can take to protect your cloud [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2024-05-17T17:56:00+00:00June 23rd, 2016|Cloud, cloud assets, cloud security, cloud storage, cloud-based applications, IT security, protect your files|0 Comments

Are Your Passwords Strong Enough?

Modern technology has made many aspects of life more convenient. However, as with anything else, along with the pros there are inevitably cons. With so much of our lives conducted online, hackers are waging a non-stop war in attempt to gain access to your personal information. Strong passwords are your first line of defense against troublemakers, so make sure yours are up to par.Strong passwords include: • At least eight characters• Both uppercase and lowercase letters • [...]

By Modern Office Methods - Tech Expert|2024-06-21T19:58:36+00:00June 21st, 2016|hacker, internet security, IT best practices, IT security, password security, strong passwords|0 Comments