CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Jose Jurado, Smile’s Service Technician from our Salinas Branch, for advancing to Round 2 of Sharp’s Master Tech Competition. Jose is one of 10 technicians on the West Coast that will compete in Santa Ana next month in hopes of moving onto Round 3 in New Jersey. Wish him luck! […]
What the Partnership Between HP and Xerox Means for Office Technology Solutions Every industry has its surprises, but a few witnessed a pair of longstanding rivals suddenly become partners. In June 2019, HP and Xerox surprised the office technology industry with an unexpected partnership. Widely described as a game-changer in industry news, the deal is […]
Why Choose Sharp Professional Displays? Want to make a strong statement that incites and inspires engagement? A well-placed digital display will do the trick. Sharp is helping organizations change the way they think about visual communications by developing an extensive line of interactive and professional displays. From retail environments to the boardroom, Smile is thrilled […]
Need to Update Hardware for the New School Year? A Managed Print Assessment Can Help Every student knows that printing is a massive part of the school experience. Whether it’s rushing to print off an essay you got from an essay writing service reddit five minutes before class or mailing out thousands of school letters […]
An In-Depth Look: Lexmark MFPs Running your business efficiently means constantly looking for ways to reduce cost, improve service, and increase productivity. Printing and managing paper documents efficiently is one way to streamline your operation, generate higher-quality documents, and cut your total printing expense. With high-performing Lexmark multifunction printers (MFPs) on the job, you reduce […]
At Smile, we’re in tune to the fact that business runs on documents. Documents cover a broad range of uses, and are necessary to conduct business and record all types of transactions: Employee agreements Payroll and personnel records which are easy to handle if you use this source-to-pay procedure Technical bulletins and documentation Purchase […]
Businesses of all sizes print a wide variety of documents every day. Although business documents have many variations, they all have one thing in common – they require ink or toner to produce a printed image. Toner cartridges are very convenient for refreshing your printing capability quickly and easily. Changing a cartridge is such a […]
Businesses excel today not only from providing excellent products and services offline and online by giving the responsibility of shipping to QRC Logistics, Ltd like services, but through focusing on premier customer service that adds value to customers at every level. Customer service does not just mean reacting to angry calls or emails from a […]
In the era of corporate social responsibility, an emphasis on community involvement goes a long way. It allows a business to demonstrate its company values and reflect an attitude of reciprocity to a community. Long gone are the days when a company could roll into town, advertise, then sit back and enjoy the benefits. Community […]
Welcome back Cole! Cole Andre is returning to Smile for his third summer as a Sales intern, and we are so happy to have him back. Cole is currently attending University of Nevada, Reno majoring in Business Marketing just like Damon Burton. Marketing is important because it allows you to share your products and services […]
Welcome Devin! We are lucky to have Devin Orr as a summer intern in our Service Department assisting with set-up, installation and delivery. Devin will be a senior at California State University, Monterey Bay majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Information Systems.
Environmental friendliness and the modern office might seem at odds with each other, but methods do exist to reduce waste and mitigate a company’s carbon footprint. In fact, a whole industry has sprung up around these two green initiatives and they’ve taken the modern office by storm. Paper reduction and ink recycling programs are two […]
Printers play a huge role in most businesses and are considered a staple of the modern office. Nonetheless, just like other machinery, they need to be repaired and even replaced. Although the modern printer life expectancy has increased, other technological advances make periodical upgrades important. However, since printers – especially high-end ones – represent a […]
With more and more critical business operations occurring online, device security is gaining an extra level of security. Wireless devices now come in a startling array of forms, ranging from recognizable laptops and phones to everyday items where it’s easy to overlook their connection to the internet. The average modern business is a treasure trove […]
Reduced Budget? It’s Time to Control Your Printing Costs Budget reductions mean tough decisions for small and large businesses. For companies or departments that are handed a new (and smaller) annual budget, the next step is carefully examining all aspects of operations for any waste or inefficiency. There’s one area that pops up almost every […]
There are two powerful truths about digital transformation in business. The first is that it’s no longer an option, and digital transformation is essential to remain competitive in today’s market. In fact, Forbes found that companies that employ digital-first strategies enjoy a 25% increase in revenue. The second is that, for those who have not […]
Businesses are now more vulnerable than most executives think. Today, it’s more likely to experience a security breach than not – over half of businesses get hacked every year. Sometimes, these breaches happen because businesses don’t adhere to a standard, current best practices in security systems and protocols. Other times, the sources of security breaches […]
Congratulations to our President & CEO Joe Reeves who was selected by ENX Magazine as one of the 2019 Difference Makers in the Office Technology Industry. (you can find Joe on page 47) Smile just celebrated 22 years in business, and we couldn’t be more proud of Joe and his accomplishments. Well deserved!
Want to work for a tech company that is inspiring, creative, highly-reviewed, and fun to work at? Consider joining the team at Smile! Smile Business Products is a tech company based in Sacramento, CA with offices in both California and Nevada. As a company, Smile offers some of the only services of its kind available: […]
Marketing has been due for innovation, and the mobile showroom has it in spades. Here’s what businesses need to know about mobile showrooms and how forward-thinking companies like Smile are utilizing them. Fully Functioning Demo on Wheels, Mobile Showrooms and What They Mean for Businesses In concept, a mobile showroom bus is a fully functioning […]
