Google Alerts: Keeping you in the know

Posted on September 28, 2010 by gtg

Small business owners don’t have enough hours in a day to run their business, let alone keep track of industry news and trends all while keeping a keen eye on their competition. Enter Google Alerts. This handy service practically does the work for you, leaving you to focus on managing your business.

Google Alerts not only lets you decide what topics to track, what kinds of content to track (News, Blogs, Web, Video, or Comprehensive ), how often you want to receive them and then compiles it all into a list sent to your email. Simply enter the terms you’d like to receive alerts about and then add your e-mail address.

For those just getting started with Google alerts, here are some tips and tricks.

Walmart: Your New Mobile Carrier

Posted on September 23, 2010 by gtg

The other day while driving to a client and listening to NPR I heard an interesting story, “Walmart is getting into the wireless service business.” Walmart says that they will begin offering mobile plans, to run on T-Mobile’s network, focusing on helping families stay connected while saving money. But wait there’s something you smartphone users should know! Data plans will come at a premium.

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Where to Recycle Electronics and How to Do it Responsibly

Posted on September 22, 2010 by gtg

We receive numerous calls from our clients and even the general public about how to dispose of electronics. Whether it be a concern for safely disposing of the hazardous materials computer equipment can house or a concern for one’s privacy and security contained in old hard drives, many people don’t know how to go about recycling their equipment. With a surge in green living, recycling and aiding the environment, we want to help you make the best decision when it comes to being a responsible.

Best Buy is currently supporting a Greener Together e-cycle program that offers free recycling of various equipment regardless of brand, age or where it was purchased. Simply bring in the used electronics to the store to have the equipment safely disposed. Continue reading →

Greystone annual BBQ – August 2010

Posted on September 17, 2010 by gtg

As an annual tradition, Greystone hosts a summer barbecue for clients, associates, friends and family. This year, we had a great turnout at Wash Park. The weather was beautiful. The food was excellent. Music, lawn games and much laughing followed. Here are some of our favorite pictures from the day. Thank you to everyone who joined us!

Peter & Byron

: Scott, Matthew & Dominik

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