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T-Suite Approved PartnerFor businesses that want to capture new opportunities and create a competitive advantage, Telstra Cloud Services provide end-to-end solutions that scale up or down as needed.

Telstra has a Cloud Partner Program made up of leading industry ICT partners to help them develop and deliver the right cloud solutions for their customers. As a Telstra Partner Jethro Consultants has access to many digital products and services as well as great back end support for our customers.

Telstra Apps Marketplace is the next evolution of Telstra’s T-Suite Applications service, providing new services and capabilities to our customers and partners. The marketplace is one-stop shop and management portal, making it easier than ever to find, buy, and use leading cloud-based business, mobile and communications applications hand-picked by Telstra.^

Key features of the marketplace include a single intuitive and user friendly platform to manage applications and users; 1-click trial - no requirement for customers to provide billing details for trials; end-user access and single-sign-on capability to most applications from one central location. In addition, Telstra partners can buy and manage applications on customers’ behalf.

Telstra Logo UpdateThe following applications are currently available via the Apps Marketplace: *

  • Box - stores and organises business information such as sales presentations and videos in a simple and safe way. Access and share it with colleagues and partners from a compatible mobile device, at work or on the move.
  • DocuSign - lets you sign documents electronically from compatible tablets or smartphones and provides a full audit trail of the signing process.
  • Deputy - lets businesses take control of their rostering by assigning, monitoring and communicating to employees via a simple, easy to use interface.
  • Shoeboxed - an expense management app that allows customers to turn their paper receipts into usable data for tax and expense reporting.
  • Zunos - gives your customers employees access to specific content and tools on their compatible smartphone or tablet.
  • Canvas - an easy and economical way for businesses to find, customise and create digital forms on their compatible smartphone or tablet.
  • GeoOp - job dispatch and management software including GPS Maps Job Scheduling and Management and Data Capture.
  • MozyPro® - online computer data backup service that gives you and your users the capability to backup and restore data files to and from servers or users’ computers on your computer system for an agreed period of time.
  • Symantec - a range of Symantec™ information security and information management products.
  • McAfee - A comprehensive desktop and server security solution that provides up-to-date virus protection even when your staff are working remotely.
  • Work Guardian - makes it easier for customers to manage staff or cope with the compliance or changes to employment law.
  • Domain Names - offers business customers a simple web address and an identity online.
  • Website Services - a range of self-service tools and design services to build a small business website.
  • Website Hosting - allows you to host your website with Telstra
  • Microsoft Online Services Specialised Pricing - Telstra provides specialised pricing for customers seeking Microsoft® Online Services in certain scenarios
  • Mural - Mural services are designed to accelerate application implementation and improve customer satisfaction.
  • Onboard 365 - A migration, setup and ongoing support service for customers purchasing applications through the Telstra Apps Marketplace.  
  • Time Tracker - Time Tracker Business App helps you manage and track your time, billing, payroll and expenses anywhere, anytime.
  • iWebGate Workspace Suite - Is a suite of virtualised network services securely integrated into a single software platform managed through the Virtual Services Platform (VSP).
  • Neto Online Store - is a Telstra Digital Commerce solution that enables businesses to build and maintain online stores.
  • Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online - It’s an online customer relationship management (CRM) App

As a Telstra Partner we are authorised to sell any of these services to our customers with the following provisos:

  • Customers must be an Australian business and have an ABN or ACN to create an account.
  • Customers can choose to bill to Telstra bill (Flexcab only) or Credit Card
  • Customer must be vetted as an authorised representative and be authorised to add services to the nominated Telstra (Flexcab) account.

We also use several of the applications on this list as a customer and can provide you with scenarios and case studies to show how you can benefit from these services.

* Apps list as of 26 May 2016

^ Accessibility and functionality of the Telstra Apps Marketplace and its applications may be affected by the internet connection, browser and computer system the customer is using.

What is Financials for Office 365?

O365 Financials - Partner Logo - Orange TextWhether you are a first time user or have outgrown your existing business applications, Financials for Office 365 is filling a gap in the market and provides small businesses big business software at an affordable price, from as little as a dollar per day. It is Microsoft cloud accounting software that is simple-to-use and particularly strong in areas such as inventory management and business reporting that are lacking in many products on the market. Financials works stand-alone but when used with Office 365 it becomes a complete and integrated Microsoft cloud solution.

Jethro Consultants is an accredited Financials for Office 365 Partner. We would be happy to help you consider a move to cloud accounting and Financials for Office 365 has attractive pricing and great features.

 

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Watch this short video to get a quick overview.


Key Benefits of Financials for Office 365 for your Business:

  1. Save time by generating quotes and invoices on the go in real time
  2. Free login for your external accountant and get the advice andsupport you need from anywhere
  3. Designed for the web in a true secure Microsoft cloud environment,Financials can be accessed on any device with a web browser
  4. Powered by Microsoft Dynamics, Financials is truly scalable withfeatures from CRM to Accounting all in the one package
  5. As it is a Microsoft product, Financials has the familiar look and feelthat you and your employees already know and use
  6. Financials is cost effective with no minimum agreements. Simplypay-as-you-go for what you need.

Contact us if you want to know more.
For more information go to www.o365financials.com.

Have you considered cloud storage for your data? There are lots and lots of options right now and I want to explore some with you in this newsletter.

Cloud storage

Data storage has never been cheaper than now, and never before has there been so many options. Cloud storage has so many benefits over local data storage and in nearly every case is cheaper and more efficient.

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Location

Cost

Description

Business Risks

PC / Laptop Hard drive

Free

Local storage only, no duplication of data

Drive failure or loss of machine = total data loss

Server or NAS

$2000-$5000

Fast local storage with data drives in RAID array for loss prevention

Total loss from theft or fire can be mitigated by cloud backup with Azure

USB attached Backup Drive

$100-$200

Duplicates data from local machine (if configured correctly)

Risk of backing up corrupted data, no version control (unless using Windows 10 File History) Can still be lost with pc

Dropbox – free version

Free

Online storage and access from anywhere – can be synced and shared with others

Risk of data loss if other user deletes – malicious data etc. No SLA with Dropbox

Authentication is not controlled corporately

Dropbox for Business

Cost – $17 per user per month min 5 users

Online storage and access from anywhere – can be synced and shared with others

Version control can eliminate loss, SLA with Dropbox mitigates safety of data, can be authenticated with Office 365

OneDrive (personal)

Free

Limited to 5gb per user but allows for sync of data and access anywhere

Authenticated using Microsoft ID not Office 365

OneDrive for Business

Free to Office 365 users

Office productivity Suite included

1TB user space – syncs data and access anywhere, can be shared with inside and outside organisation

Controlled by office 365 authentication and administrators have control of data.

Box for Business

$17 per month per user, min 3 users

Built for businesses this storage solution has local sync, active directory SSO and good admin controls

 

Google Drive

15GB free

Online and offline access, but no collaboration offline. No productivity suite included

Online browser apps only, and no support for many MS Office features. Basic documents and spreadsheets only

SharePoint

Free to Office 365 organisation accounts

Document Management system with check in/out, version control, workflow, fine grained security permissions

Training and support costs

Azure Storage

Many different options and pricing calculator is complex

Data storage can be local or geo redundant, with multiple retention points and access anywhere

Training and support costs

There are many others as well but these are the major ones being used in businesses today. We can assist you in determining what is the best solution for your business and how to identify the risks and costs associated with each option. Then we can implement and train your staff.

Contact us today for a free discussion about cloud storage options for your business.

Microsoft Azure

As a Silver Microsoft Small and Midmarket Cloud Partner we have access to technical support, demos and trial scenarios as well as engineers and solution proposals. We are currently implementing Microsoft Azure storage systems for several clients and would love to talk to you about how you can reduce costs and make data more accessible for teams. Backup solutions, virtual machines and other cloud services exist as well.

Contact us today for a chat about Microsoft Azure

Google Analytics Dashboards

We have been developing dashboards for a number of clients that take Google analytics data from their websites and display information in an easy to view and understand dashboards. The tool to view this data is free, but there is a small time cost to develop data dashboards and customise them to your website.

Here are some examples:

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As always Jethro is your web, cloud and technology specialists. I am constantly learning new things and spending time researching, playing and testing new systems and reading about other people in the IT world doing the same thing. If you want to follow along with what I share in various spaces, then connect with me:

Today I thought I would update you on all the services we offer. Often people are surprised at just what we can do and outsourcing jobs to us is often a way to get things done more efficiently and cheaper. I have also included some Office 365 news as usual.

Outsource Your Tech Today

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We have been in business here in Australia for 20 years. Some of our staff have more than 25 years’ experience in computing and business. We have been active in the web since 1995. As a result, we have a significant skill set that you can take advantage of.

First some reasons why.

Can your business afford?

  • Missed sales and opportunities
  • Negative feedback – people talk about your business in social media
  • Wasted money

Common Mistakes of DIY

  • Buying unsuitable equipment on “special”
  • Incorrect licensing of software
  • Making the assumption the cloud is free
  • Untested backups, DR and BCP
  • Leaving it to untrained Gen Y staff
  • Inappropriate use of social media for business

Some of the products and services we can offer you

  • Advice – we employ professionals in these areas:
    • Business Architecture and Digital Strategy
    • Web Development and Design
    • SEO (Search Engine Optimisation)
    • SEM (Search Engine Marketing)
    • SMM (Social Media Management)
    • Reputation and Brand Management
    • Photography and Graphic Design
    • Sys Admins and Database Experts
    • Office Productivity Gurus
    • Writing and Content Development
  • Hardware:
    • Computer sales, repairs and upgrades – from basic business PCs to high end graphic design and gaming PCs
    • Mobile devices (phones, tablets) – sales, upgrades and connection
    • Internet connection – ADSL, NBN and Mobile Broadband
    • Wired and Wireless Networks – design, installation and security– design, sales, installation and configuration, racks and data storage
  • Software
    • Office 365 connection, setup and installation
    • Data migration – office accounting systems into the cloud, data storage into cloud
    • Website development, new sites, upgrades, ecommerce platforms, integration to store
    • Social Media - policy, setup and account management
    • Excel VBA development – spreadsheet design, automation, reporting tools and budgets
  • Training
    • Microsoft Office training – productivity and efficiency gains guaranteed
    • Website management
    • Social Media Use and Management

Talk to us about significant advantages to your business by OUTSOURCING YOUR TECH

Office 365 News

Using Skype for Business? If not why? Either way here are 8 features you didn’t know you needed for online meetings.

New Feature: Filtering common malicious attachment types in Email. Learn more about creating organisation wide settings to limit attachments of malicious file types. Ask us if you want this feature enabled.

Upgraded feature: The People Profile experience is being updated in Office 365. We are already using the new profile pages and it is a definite improvement when working with Delve. Ask us about how to improve your organisations information usage and sharing.

New feature: Integrate Dropbox into your Office 365 online experience. Ask us to talk through and plan this upgrade if you are heavy users of Dropbox.

Office 365 is changing all the time, schedule your free 6 monthly audit with us to see how you can take advantage of the tools that are available in your subscription

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As always Jethro is your web, cloud and technology specialists. I am constantly learning new things and spending time researching, playing and testing new systems and reading about other people in the IT world doing the same thing. If you want to follow along with what I share in various spaces, then connect with me:

Do you have a proper backup of your data? Most people don’t. I have a check list below to determine if you do or not. Why is this important? I will also talk about some recent virus threats and the potential for loss of data without a correct backup.

Backups and Data Recovery

backedup infographicDo you actually have a proper tested backup that you can recover from? This is a critically important question now. We rely on our computers so much, and in business even more so. Imagine coming into work tomorrow and all your computers had been stolen. Now consider the effect that would have on your ability to trade, interact with clients, your staffs’ ability to work etc. How long would it take to be back up and running again? Do you have insurance not just for the physical replacement of Hardware but also the reconfiguration, and data recovery work required? Some recent recoveries we have performed cost well over $10,000.

An insurance policy is all well and good but if you don’t have up to date backup data to recover from it is even worse.

Most people do not actually understand what a backup is and isn’t, how to set it up properly and how to ensure that it can be recovered from. I have created this little check list below. See how well you fare!

Here is the Wikipedia Definition of a backup.

We would recommend the following as a minimum for any business.

  • PC Images – run at least once per machine and stored separately – e.g. in fireproof safe or offsite.
  • Backup scheduling to separate media, backup drive, server, cloud storage with separate sets (not just overwriting the last one)
  • Testing your recovery media regularly.
  • Data recovery insurance clause – typically costs nothing to add to your policy – check with your broker.

We also would recommend using a Data versioning tool like File History, SharePoint or Dropbox (note: this is NOT a backup)

Contact us now if you fail the checks and care about your data. We can have an obligation free chat about your specific scenario and what you can do about it.

An Extremely Unique Opportunity By An Extreme Individual

20151003 rich bowles seminar invite 1Learn the latest strategies in mastering your own mind, so you can fully commit & engage in the goals that you have set for yourself.

Richard Bowles holds world records on pretty much every continent on the planet, running the world’s longest and most rugged mountain ranges spanning from 1000km to 5,500km in length. Running up to 95km a day for weeks at a time, while tackling some of the most hostile weather and demanding terrain that the world has to offer, while carry all that he needs on his back.

Crocodile infested waters, exploding volcano’s, angry farmers with shot guns and being in the centre of a middle eastern desert warzone under missile fire is all in a day’s work for Richard, all the time pushing through the mental and physical barriers to conquer his success.

Over the last five years he has worked with some of Australia’s leaders in psychology and human performance, unpacking his own huge achievements to explore what it takes to succeed at any goal that is set before you, no matter the challenges and adversity that will be faced.

As a commitment and engagement strategist Richard helps you understand what is vitally needed to gain the goals that you have set for yourself. From his in-depth research he helps you understand that, Goals guide us, they don’t drive us.

If you are looking at a plan that will see you bullet proof your commitment to what you set out to achieve, and have you working towards your goals with ease, dedication and without burnout, then this is a seminar not to be missed.

We are partnering with Richard Bowles in delivering this exclusive seminar here in Brisbane CBD on the 3rd October from 9AM to 1PM. The cost is $89 and we will have a venue and ticketing options available soon.

Contact us today if you want more information.

Sync Shared Folders to your Computer with OneDrive

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One of the most common problems with emailing files around is that you get so many different versions as people send back edits or changes. Solve that problem and stop emailing files in one go by sharing them instead.

You can add folders shared with you to your OneDrive so they sync down to your computer. They'll look like any other folder, but when you edit files in shared folders the changes will show up to everyone else with permission for that folder.

Here's how it works:

  1. Go to your Shared list on OneDrive.com to check if folder(s) have been shared to you with the ability to edit.
    1. If there are none, create a folder and share it with edit permissions to your friends.
  2. From the Shared list, select the folder you want to sync and click 'Add to my OneDrive'.
  3. If you have the OneDrive app installed on your PC or Mac, the folder will also sync down unless you have opted to only sync some folders in OneDrive settings.
  4. The folder will also be accessible from your main OneDrive folder on OneDrive.com and on the OneDrive mobile app, if you have it installed.

Similar instructions apply to the OneDrive for Business tool in Office 365

You can sync shared folders on Windows 10, Windows 7 and Mac. If you're running Windows 8.1, upgrade to Windows 10 for free.

Talk to us today if you need help sharing files

Free Business Digital Skills Webinars

Yes Free!

I will be running some digital skills webinars for free to any of our customers who would like to learn more about how to get the most out of their digital technology.

Each webinar will be aprox 20 minutes long and can be joined using a weblink. They will be run every 2-3 weeks on a Wednesday at 2pm. They will also be recorded and made available online.

Subjects will include:

  • Mastering Email – tips and tricks for a zero inbox, reducing time spent in email and other shortcuts
  • Basic Spreadsheet design
  • Using OneDrive and Sharepoint
  • Understanding Social Media
  • And more

Email me back on tim@jethromanagement.biz if you want to be added to the invite list. There is no obligation or cost to attend. You will need an invite link to join the webinar.

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