1,001 Business Problems Solved with Microsoft Teams

One of the first things you should look for when seeking low-hanging fruit in your business is third party apps. Many businesses are paying for duplicate technology. In other words, they're paying for third party apps such as Zoom or Calendly when they're already paying for Microsoft 365, which has the same functionality. In today's bonus episode, Annie gives you several ideas on how you can eliminate duplicated technology.

Discover the hidden opportunities lurking in your company's email inbox. Streamlining email management can save countless hours each year. Learn how to conduct an effective email inventory and leverage tools like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint for enhanced efficiency. Uncover ways to simplify communication and supercharge your business processes!

Unlock the hidden potential of Microsoft Teams! Discover how businesses can move beyond basic video meetings and messaging to improve efficiency. Learn why leadership commitment is crucial for successful implementation. A fascinating real-world example illustrates how one small business transformed its transaction management by questioning old methods. It's all about identifying those low-hanging fruits that can make a significant impact!

Perhaps you want to implement some, or all of the suggestions offered weekly on this podcast but just can't find the time or resources to implement them. The solutions sound great, but you just can't make it happen. The facilitated OMG System will help your small business or department achieve world-class operations and results within 60 days without a lot of time investment. If you have a larger business, you'll still see results in a very short time. This one is worth a listen!

Navigating shared drives can be a tedious ordeal. Discover how the powerful search function in Teams can revolutionize your file retrieval process. Embrace the efficiency of artificial intelligence to get quick access to documents and conversations. Plus, learn why shifting from email to Teams can enhance your collaboration efforts. Say goodbye to old-fashioned methods and let the software do the work for you!

Modern cell phones are modern-day marvels, but placing and receiving phone calls is a clunky way to communicate when employees are knee deep in their work. Today, Annie tells about the Microsoft Walkie-Talkie app that is included in your Microsoft 365 licensing. It is light-years better than the walkie-talkies of old and since it's included in your licenses already, it's obviously much cheaper than your expensive radio system if you can verify that it will work in your environment.

We've learned that when Microsoft changes something in Teams, or any other app for that matter, we usually end up loving the change or at least understanding why they did it. This latest change has us scratching our heads, and if you are strategically using Teams, you'll want to go right in and change the default setting back to the way it used to be. We think Microsoft messed up on this one!

You've streamlined your information and collaboration processes with Teams, but your external contacts - vendors, clients, and others - still communicate via old-fashioned email and you know it's not efficient. While you can't force external people to use Teams, there is still a cool thing you can do to use Teams when addressing their emails. This one is a solution that's been hiding right under your nose!

You likely started your business because you wanted to be your own boss, because you have a passion for providing a product or service, or even because you had a get rich idea. Regardless what your reason for starting a business was, there's a good chance you're working too many hours. You most definitely don't enjoy doing much of the work you have to do on the computer. Today's episode is about reducing the hours you work while improving your bottom line and job satisfaction.

Most employees don't know the difference between OneDrive, Teams, and SharePoint. Since you pay a lot of money for files to be created, collaborated upon, and retrieved from the place they are stored, not to mention the risk to your business when files are haphazardly handled, it's vital that you and your employees understand when to use what. This is an episode you'll want to pay close attention to, and one you'll want to play for all your employees who handle files. Happy listening!