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Password Security Tips from a Visma Security & Data Protection Manager

March 7, 2018 in Tips

We sat down with one of our Security Manager & Divisional Data Protection Managers to see what advice he could give us on password security.

5 Security Tips for Small Businesses

November 21, 2017 in Technology, Tips

Security attacks on small businesses can be devastating. Studies show that within six months of being hacked, over 60 percent of small business have gone out of business. According to Security Magazine, 70 percent of attacks target small businesses. This illustrates why computer and data security needs to be at the top of your list and given the attention it ...

6 ways to reduce the risks of a bad hire

6 ways to avoid a bad hire

May 29, 2017 in Business, Tips

Are you aware of the consequences of a bad hire? Follow these tips and reduce the risks of making one.

Happy “Employee Appreciation Day”

March 3, 2017 in Tips

Today, Friday the 3rd of March, is Employee Appreciation Day. This unofficial holiday is observed annually on the first Friday in March. It was created to focus the attention of all employers, in all industries, on employee recognition. This is a great opportunity to show your employees how much you appreciate all their hard work. After all, without your employees, ...

Happy “Make Your Dreams Come True Day”

January 13, 2017 in Tips

January the 13th is Make Your Dreams Come True Day. This unofficial holiday honours all those who have had the courage to pursue their dreams and make them a reality. From Bob Dylan, who composed music and lyrics based on his own dreams, to James Cameron, whose masterpiece Avatar was also based on an incredibly colourful and vivid dream he ...

Become a keyboard ninja

January 9, 2017 in Tips

The ninjas were soldiers in feudal Japan and today the word ninja is often used as a reinforcement to other words to demonstrate ability and power. Becoming a keyboard ninja involves mastering the many PC, Mac and browser keyboard shortcuts, in order to simplify and empower your daily working life. These skills have become increasingly important as the Internet has ...

Welcome the Visma UX-day 2016!

March 17, 2016 in Tips, Visma, Visma Life

The Visma UX-day 2016 is open for registration! Take the opportunity to mingle with other UX professionals, and learn more about user research and user centered design.

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Bringing Your Users Closer – 5 Things You Could Do

February 15, 2016 in Technology, Tips

I work as a user experience (UX) designer at Visma Commerce, striving to make TendSign – our web-based tool for public procurement – easier and more enjoyable to use. This year will mark my 10th anniversary as a UX designer, and one of the things I’ve come to believe in the most is that my work is very much about ...

Keep it clean – 5 Tips for a tidy desk

February 5, 2016 in Business, Tips

When talking about business, how much does our appearance matter? More than many of us realise. Appearance doesn’t stop at the business suit or blouse you select; it extends into your workplace habits and surroundings. According to a recent survey by employment agency, Adecco, a majority of workers (57%) admit to judging a co-worker based on the cleanliness of their workspace. ...

4 Reasons why you should take a coffee break

January 29, 2016 in Tips, Visma

Whether you call it a fika or grabbing a cup of joe, a few minutes away from your desk could spark a great idea, improve communication and help with team building. All with just a simple coffee break. The science of coffee breaks There are a number of studies to support the idea that taking regular breaks boosts workplace culture ...

Let’s take a walk: Why you should have your meetings on the move

January 21, 2016 in Business, Tips

You can walk the walk and talk the talk, but the real benefits come from combining the two. Apple founder, Steve Jobs, often took his meetings from the confines of the office to the great outdoors, where he would walk as he talked. It’s also said that Facebook founder, Mark Zuckerberg conducts job interviews outside. Read on to find out why these ...

Have no fear, automation is here

January 18, 2016 in Technology, Tips

At Visma, we aim to develop business systems that streamline your life. Everything from automated processes to developed technology with the user (you) in focus. But every once in awhile it’s nice to talk about other things that make your everyday life easier. So today we start with efficiency tip number one. The world around us is becoming more and ...

How to deal with unwanted inventory

January 15, 2016 in Business, Tips

Working with too many products in stock can lead to higher warehousing costs and can increase risk of damage, expiration and depreciation (all of which can lead to decreased turnover and profitability). Unfortunately, for many businesses, this problem is not uncommon. This blog post will help you determine the best way to deal with unwanted inventory. Remember why you have ...

4 Ways to completely mess up your inventory

October 20, 2015 in Business, Tips

Write everything down. Whether you are counting inventory, taking notice of what’s arriving or what’s going out, write it down. Maybe on a post it note, or a spreadsheet, either way, this is a sure-fire way to find what you need later. Don’t worry about being too organised, worry about writing things down – no matter where they end up a ...

Put your Mobile First

May 2, 2013 in Tips

What is Mobile First and why should you care? This blogpost will give you a introduction into the buzz of Mobile Web