Drew Smith serves as the Director of Communications for Copiers Plus, Inc. Drew joined the company in February of 2014 after graduating from UNC Wilmington with a Bachelors in Communication Studies, and has been in his current rol
In a recent interview between novelist Brad Meltzer and talk show host Glenn Beck, the two longtime friends discussed their shared love of history and artifacts. The conversation then shifted to somet ...
There are two things you should expect today, taxes and software updates. With taxes, you have no choice but to comply without threatening yourself with prison time. Software updates are a different s ...
There are varying opinions on whether employees within offices should have printers at their desks or use shared multi-function printers in common areas spread throughout the workspace. While each sce ...
With copier contracts that can span over several years, it can be easy to focus on other initiatives and forget the details of your agreement. This is especially true if you are not in constant commun ...
When we think of processes we seldom think of simplicity or instant results. We usually think of something drawn out that will one day get us to where we are wanting to go, but only after many steps h ...
Have you ever been in the midst of a task and thought to yourself, “there has to be a simpler way to do this?” We live in an advanced technological world and innovation occurs faster than ...
Often times when addressing office printing, businesses will try to limit or eliminate color printing because of budget concerns. In other cases, organizations may not even be aware of the cost of the ...
Managed Print Services (MPS) is not new to the office technology industry, though it has evolved and become more accessible than ever for businesses across the country. Basically, MPS is an offering t ...
Do you ever long for the simplicity of yesteryear? Back when technology wasn’t at our fingertips and could be kept at an arm’s length. I think of the Tim McGraw song, “Back When&rdqu ...
Anytime you have an investment that reaches thousands of dollars, there is usually cause for insurance. The idea behind insurance coverage is to make sure that in case of any unforeseen circumstance l ...
I was recently working out of town and visited a local burger spot for lunch. Upon arriving there were sheets of paper and pencils for filling out your order lined on a table by the front door. On the ...
As with any investment of consequential value, it is important to understand the landscape surrounding it. What will the investment help alleviate or what will it hopefully bring in return to an organ ...
If you have been involved with a lease agreement involving a copier, you have probably heard the term buyout. Or maybe you are a sports fan and have heard of teams buying out contracts of players. Reg ...
2020 is almost behind us, but before it settles into the ashes of history there are some things your workplace should think through. There is nothing like starting a new year fresh, especially after a ...
When making business decisions, you often will weigh several options before making an investment of nominal value. One of those considerations is often tax related. It is no different when deciding on ...
This November marks 35 years of Copiers Plus being in operation and serving clients with their office technology needs. It all started on November 3rd, 1985 in Fayetteville, North Carolina when Bob Sm ...
Our corporate office in Fayetteville sits about 15 miles from the Dupont and Chemours plant in Cumberland County. For years, we have learned of the increasingly damaging reports of how PFAS chemicals ...
For years, I have looked into the possibility of having LASIK surgery. I have struggled with my eyesight since kindergarten and felt like I never could achieve optimal clarity with my contacts or glas ...
Customization is a fundamental process of investing in an office copier. It is a way for you to make decisions that make the device truly work for your needs. Whether through adding larger paper trays ...
Many offices are accustomed to having copiers, printers and scanners as tools to stay productive and streamline both hardcopy and digital processes. Though, only a few offices take advantage of large ...
In a previous article, “The ‘Science’ Behind the Cost of Your Copier Contract” I wrote about the various factors that go into formulating the costs of your copier agreement. No ...
Tax Day has arrived with a later due date than usual thanks to COVID-19. Needless to say, this year has had many obstacles for businesses to overcome and accounting firms have not been spared. Whether ...
Many companies are using this unprecedented time we are working through to examine expenditures and processes that may have been overlooked in previous months or years. One area that can often fly und ...
If you have been in a restaurant since they have reopened for dine-in customers in North Carolina on May 22nd, then you have noticed the subtle changes outside of the limited capacity. Maybe you saw u ...
These days we are all too familiar with phased approaches due to Covid-19 stay at home orders and re-opening plans. Sometimes the best way to introduce policies with a complex community of people is b ...
As we begin to look at how we will move forward and get back to work, we understand that many things will be different than they were previous to Covid-19. One of those things for many companies will ...
In this time of crisis, many employers have deployed workers to work from home. While this can help slow the spread of Covid-19, it also puts workers in a position where they have to make their home i ...
With the unprecedented shift in employees working from home due to COVID-19, companies have had to adapt on-the-fly and figure out ways to get day-to-day processes completed. Workflows in most compani ...
With the ongoing pandemic of the coronavirus (COVID-19), many offices are asking how to effectively stop the spread of germs and keep employees safe. Keeping office equipment like your copiers and pri ...
If your office or organization has a copier or multi-function printer, there is a good chance you are either currently under a maintenance agreement of some kind or have heard it mentioned to you or a ...
You have probably heard the horror stories of businesses being stuck in contracts with vendors due to fine print or hidden language. In this piece I will help break down the essence of a copier contra ...
If your office operates like most we encounter, you still have a fax line. Even though most document sharing is done through emails, faxing is still commonplace within modern offices. While faxing is ...
Did you know that between 37 and 41 percent of printer related expenses tend to avoid formal procurement approval? In addition, 90 percent of businesses are unaware of their office printing expenditur ...
The past decade was one full of technological advancements spanning from 13 different iPhone releases to industry disruptors Uber and Lyft implementing rideshare technology. How we approach our daily ...
Kim Hufham, president and CEO of the Wilmington and Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau, said business travel to the area has started to...
While North Carolinians living in urban areas are speeding forward on the information highway, many of their rural neighbors – some 226,000...
Morgan Milne said he’s dedicated to providing quality produce for the community to enjoy, and his farm, Red Beard Farms, is already making s...
The 2022 WilmingtonBiz: Book on Business is an annual publication showcasing the Wilmington region as a center of business.
