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It’s important to keep your business perspective fresh in order to give a healthy life to your business. Be open to new ideas, advice and methodologies. Doing so will increase the dynamics of the workplace and allow your business to have a chance to recycle old policies for new and improved procedures. Here are some great ways to make sure your processes don’t get stale: Meet with other industry professionals – regularly. We all know that brainstorming and general conversation can work wonders to stimulate new ideas. There are many professional groups that exist for just this purpose; some are restricted to membership, and others are open forums. Many of these groups even hold their meetings at fun locations outside the office, so you can work and play in the same evening. Join professional groups on LinkedIn. Many business professionals have discovered how useful LinkedIn can be, and if you ...

You know Red Level can handle all your infrastructure needs. From design to implementation and beyond, Red Level has the resources and the know-how to be at the top of the IT game. Did you know we do VoIP and handle switches, routers, security, wireless, and network management too? With Cisco solutions, companies are better able to: Protect assets and reduce the number of risks Maintain business continuity Achieve growth through productivity The best thing? It’s all customizable to fit your needs. Learn more today – 248.412.8200 Until next time… Lenore Brown, Marketing Assistant, Blogger Red Level Networks

So, I’ve officially upgraded to Office 2013 and I’ve got a few things I’d like to share about it. Here are 5 things I like about Office 2013: Streamlined – Items are streamlined with the new Microsoft style for a new age. The “look” is consistent with the Windows 8 tile format with less tabs and more highlighted tiles. Layout – The layout is very similar to that of Office 2010, with changes appearing stylistically rather than in functionality. Overall, it appears more clean and straightforward. Document History – When opening a program such as Word, Excel, or PowerPoint with the new Office 2013, you’ll see your most recent documents listed on the left-hand side of the tiled screen and your new document options on the right-hand side. This display reduces the number of clicks to find and open previous documents. Colors – The colors are more vibrant in the ...

It’s been a long journey, but the time has arrived to officially say goodbye to Windows XP. On April 8th, 2014, Microsoft will end support for Windows XP* which means security risks and compatibility issues for your business PCs. Luckily, Windows 8 is available to solve these issues. If you’re satisfied with your PC, you can simply upgrade to Windows 8 Pro. Windows 8 works across a variety of devices, including PCs, laptops, convertibles and tablets. In addition, the Windows phone with Windows 8 technology works well to update your technology. It’s entirely possible that you may need to purchase new PCs altogether. If you choose to update your technology across-the-board, you’ll minimize your effort with a Windows 8 Pro PC. I know I don’t like to be left behind, and I’m sure you don’t either! Upgrade today! Until next time… Lenore Brown, Marketing Assistant, Blogger Red Level Networks Apps from ...

You might know that Office365 combines Office, SharePoint, Lync, and Exchange. You might also know about all the cool functionality like Office Plus applications, robust editing features, concurrent authoring, and offline-online synchronization. But… Did you know you can sign up for a free trial of Office365 right on our website? You can! It’s easy. On our home page, you’ll see the Office365 box. Just click on it to begin the sign-up process for your free trial through Red Level Networks! You can also access the free trial link here. Any questions, give us a call! 248-412-8200 Until next time… Lenore Brown, Marketing Assistant, Blogger Red Level Networks

Red Level Networks Attends IMPACT 2013 IT Solutions Provider Attends for the 2nd Year in a Row Red Level Networks, a premier Michigan-based IT solutions provider, announced that it is taking part in the IMPACT event from Automation Alley for the second year in a row. This event is being held on Thursday, February 21 at the Sterling Inn Conference Center. Red Level Networks is a Michigan-based company offering customized technology solutions that accelerate growth, reduce costs and enable scalability. As an expert solution provider, Red Level Networks can provide services such as virtualization, disaster recovery, managed services, cloud computing, and more. “We are excited to have the opportunity to discuss our services with technology decision makers from all over Michigan,” said David King, founder and president of Red Level Networks. "The IMPACT event is a positive opportunity to network." The event will feature several breakout sessions, networking time with ...

We’ve all got logos. They’re essential to our business, not only for branding and identification, but also to form a common bond among employees. Logos can be stuck on just about anything these days, but is every logo a good logo? While an all-text logo certainly serves its professional purpose on company letterhead, envelopes, and presentations, this type of logo doesn’t mesh well with mobile devices and many social media websites. In addition, marketing documentation and other materials may be marked with an unreadable logo if the image is composed only of text. It’s not a bad idea to have multiple layers of branding, as long as all the logos correspond to each other appropriately. One should be able to look at all logos in a company’s logo family and immediately know what they represent. Coordination and creativity are key. Until next time… Lenore Brown, Marketing Assistant, Blogger Red Level ...

For the second year in a row, Red Level is attending the IMPACT event from Automation Alley. This event is a great opportunity to network with other businesses in Michigan's technology community, both registrants and exhibitors. The event is taking place on Thursday, February 21st from 1pm-7pm at the Sterling Inn Conference Center in Sterling Heights, MI. Within the event, there are several breakout sessions regarding topics such as: attracting the best candidates to your company, using apps to maximize business mobility, social media relationships, and more. There will also be a networking cocktail reception for all attendees. We hope to see you there! Until next time... Red Level Networks

Microsoft is inviting both customers and solution providers to attend an exclusive free, half-day event that will help businesses transform with more efficiency. The event is taking place on Tuesday, April 2nd from 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. ET with check-in opening at 8:30 a.m. at the Microsoft Office in Southfield. More details can be found on our event page. This is a great opportunities for customers and solution providers alike to network, ask questions, and discuss solutions one-on-one with Microsoft’s experts. We hope to see you there! Until next time… Lenore Brown, Marketing Assistant, Blogger Red Level Networks

Red Level’s office expansion is complete, and with the addition of new furniture, the space will truly be a new and refreshing place for employees to work and relax. Your office might be full of stress-induced fervor, but there are ways to foster a happier productive environment: The Lunch Hour – Some employees eat lunch at their desks and take their lunch hour as a time to relax their minds and mentally break away from work. These breaks can actually enhance productivity and reduce burnout, so it’s a good idea to let employees have this break time even though they’re technically “at work.” Open-Door Policy – How many times have you been blindsided by an employee that left the company suddenly or unexpectedly put in their two-weeks’ notice when you didn’t know anything was amiss? The door should always be open for concerns, suggestions, and even complaints. Make sure your employees know ...