Business Connections by Adams

2 W I N T E R 2 0 1 8 Productivity is key to business success. Things like how you spend your time and how well you plan for the future can contribute to your —and your company’s—productivity. This issue of Business Connections explores these and other topics to give you some efficiency-boosting ideas. First, on page 3, we offer several ways to Optimize Your To-Do List . Simple things like starting with long-term planning and focusing on results can have a big impact and help you feel less overwhelmed. The Business Spotlight on pages 4 and 5 features Drop Doctor , which helps customers stay productive by fixing their broken phones. Recognized for outstanding customer service, this company maintains its own productivity with high-speed fiber Internet and VoIP services from Adams Telephone. On page 6, you’ll discover how to use TV as a Work Tool . If your patients have run out of patience, or your lobby has turned into a “bored” room, Adams Fiber TV Services can help! Finally, on page 7, we show you how to Stand Up for Health and Productivity . By reducing excessive sitting, you can add years to your life expectancy. For starters, try standing up while talking on the phone or in meetings. No matter your current productivity level, it can always be improved, and technology can often help. Feel free to pick up the phone or drop by any time to discuss how we can help. Sincerely, Jim Broemmer Chief Executive Officer Adams BUSINESS SALES: Darlene Scheuermann darlene@adamstel.com LeeAnn Homberger leeannhomberger@adamstel.com Meredith Roe meredithroe@adamstel.com Tom Alford tomalford@adamstel.com OFFICE LOCATIONS: 405 Emminga Road Golden, IL 62339 3555 N. 24th Street Quincy, IL 62305 217-696-4611 Business Connections is a publication of Adams Telephone Co-Operative. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, electronic, photocopying, recording, mechanical, or otherwise without the prior written permission of Adams Telephone Co-Operative. All rights are reserved. EDITORIAL AND CIRCULATION CONTACT: Bridgette Northern bridgettenorthern@adamstel.com 217-696-8435 TRADEMARKS: All brand names and product names used in this publication are trade names, service marks, trademarks, or registered trademarks of their respective owners. ADDITIONAL ISSUES: Extra issues are available to business customers on a limited basis while supplies last. Contact Bridgette Northern at bridgettenorthern@ adamstel.com or at 217-696-8435. POSTMASTER SEND CHANGES TO: Bridgette Northern Adams Telephone Co-Operative 3555 N. 24th Street Quincy, IL 62305 Copyright © 2018 by Adams Telephone Co-Operative and Cornerstone Publishing Group, Inc. BUSINESS connections