Although the delivery of electronic documents is growing rapidly, agencies continue to send many standard letters. Flydoc.com is a Web-based service that allows you to streamline the process of sending printed letters. To use the service, you simply install a new printer driver that you’ll use to “print” documents. You can print in black and white or color, on a single side or on both sides of the paper. You can choose from three … [Read more...]
Microsoft Online Services Extends SaaS to SMB Users
Microsoft recently announced plans to provide a software-as-a-service offering not just to the large enterprises already eligible for such a service from Microsoft, but to companies of all sizes. Through the new Microsoft Online Services, businesses with less than 5,000 employees will be able to subscribe to Internet-based applications from Microsoft and its partners instead of buying hardware servers and software licenses. Initially, the … [Read more...]
Capture Pictures as Documents
scanR is a service that helps you capture information contained in whiteboards, documents, and business cards. You simply use your cell phone camera or digital camera to take clean photos of whiteboards, paper documents, and business cards. If you use your camera phone, you send the picture via MMS (also called Multimedia Messaging, PIX Messaging, or Picture Mail) or e-mail to scanR. To send an MMS, take a photo, select the option to send the … [Read more...]
Progressive Goes Paperless
Progressive Insurance stopped sending agents paper copies of policies and endorsements some time ago. They've now taken the next logical step: turning off paper to policyholders. This new service is an extension of a Paperless Billing service introduced in early 2007 that allowed customers to request that they receive an electronic bill versus a physical paper bill delivered by the U.S. Mail. New or existing clients can request that all of their … [Read more...]
Send Letters via Email
Sometimes you just need to send a letter. And that's the basic concept behind Postful. This Web site service is designed to allow you to easily mail a letter just by sending an e-mail. This lets you use e-mail as a single method for connecting with all your contacts, whether they have access to e-mail or not. There are several ways to use the service. QuickLetter is the easiest. You simply send an e-mail to quickletter@postful.com with a name … [Read more...]
Turn Your Handwriting Into a Font
In this age of e-mail, handwritten notes can make a big impact. Think about it: when was the last time you received a handwritten note? vLetter is a company that will reproduce your own handwriting as a font that you can use on your computer. This allows you to use the speed of typing to create a handwritten look. The company offers several products. For $150, vLetter Pro will create your own handwriting and signature into a font that allows … [Read more...]
“Click-to-Call” Provides Instant Connectivity to Qualified Leads
VimoLive Click-to-Call is a new service that immediately connects insurance brokers to consumers in their area who are seeking health insurance. Millions of visitors currently access Vimo for health insurance comparison shopping information, and now have the option to click a button and talk to an insurance broker in their geographical area, free and instantaneously. Many people prefer talking to a live human being when it’s convenient for … [Read more...]
