How Small Businesses Can Prepare for an Audit
What is an Audit? Anytime a 3rd party examines a report, process, company, or department, that entity has conducted an audit. One of the most common audit types is the financial audit, where a CPA…
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POA Gives Back: A Wrap-Up of Recent Charity Events
(Image Source: https://bit.ly/2zXcZLH) For the 40+ years we’ve been in business, we’ve always prioritized giving back to our local communities. Starting in Portland, OR and expanding to cities across the West, we’ve forged long-lasting and…
Tips for Improving Your Visibility at Work
Gone are the days when workers could thrive with their heads down, just getting the job done. With so much talent in today’s workforce, it’s becoming increasingly important to stand out and be visible in…
Pacific Office Automation Shows Community Support Through Sports Sponsorships
How much do you love your home team? For us, it’s no different—we’ve been headquartered in Beaverton, OR since 1975.…
3 Pieces of Advice Professional Women Should Hear
Despite more and more women joining and staying in the workforce, many still don’t feel confident at work. It’s important…
Office Automation for Small Business: What Does it Look Like?
As a small business owner, every little bit counts toward improving your efficiency and, ultimately, your bottom line. The goal…
Prepping for Trade Show Season? Don’t Forget These Must-Have Materials
(Photo Courtesy: Association for Print Technologies & Print ‘17) Trade show season is here! For established and growing businesses, trade…
Why Your Business Should Consider Data Encryption
Even with standard data security solutions in place, did you know that hackers can still access your sensitive information? If…
How to Answer the 4 Most Common Interview Questions
We’ve all been there: your résumé is perfect; your interview outfit is pressed and ready to go; you’ve researched the…
Why Your Business Should Use Postage Meters
Sending mail is expensive. In fact, the U.S. Postal Service recently bumped the price of a first-class stamp again, from…
How the Humble Copier Became an Office Staple and Changed the Business World
With household names like Ricoh and Xerox, it’s hard to imagine a time when the copy machine didn’t exist. In…
5 Factors in Picking the Right Document Management System
In today's business world, data is king. The way a company stores, protects, and organizes its data affects productivity and…