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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Thu, 31 May 2012 00:46:46 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Blog</title><link>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 08:26:07 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-GB</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>The great Office 365 Turn Off</title><category>Cloud</category><category>Microsoft</category><category>Microsoft</category><category>Office 365</category><category>cloud</category><category>office 365</category><dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 19:23:49 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/2012/4/11/the-great-office-365-turn-off.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">854598:10028686:15805341</guid><description><![CDATA[After nearly twelve years I've finally been able to turn our Server off, permanently!

Most businesses need a server, something that collects and redistributes email, stores files, manages users and communications, stuff like that, and we are no exception.

My first server, way back in 2000 was a second-hand laptop, running Linux that ran "sendmail" and other arcane Linux applications. That "server" sat in the loft and just about managed our email and internet.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/rss-comments-entry-15805341.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher,</title><category>Cloud</category><category>Microsoft</category><category>Microsoft</category><category>Office 365</category><category>cloud</category><category>office 365</category><dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:03:16 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/2012/3/29/vanity-of-vanities-saith-the-preacher.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">854598:10028686:15639207</guid><description><![CDATA[According to Microsoft, we have a “Vanity Domain”, that is, we use “burningsuit.co.uk” as our main web presence. Our website is at www.burningsuit.co.uk (but you know that!) and our email addresses end in “@burningsuit.co.uk”. Naturally we want to keep this. There’s been some confusion moving to “The Cloud” with Office 365, with some saying we have to lose our domain and website and use a new “microsoft” one, and others saying it’s really hard to configure. Actually, neither is true, here’s our experience.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/rss-comments-entry-15639207.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Off to the Cloud</title><category>Cloud</category><category>Microsoft</category><category>Microsoft</category><category>Office 365</category><category>cloud</category><category>office 365</category><dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:51:44 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/2012/3/26/off-to-the-cloud.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">854598:10028686:15593582</guid><description><![CDATA[At Burningsuit we've been thinking of going wholly over to "The Cloud"  for some time. We run a Microsoft Small Business Server here that runs our Email on Microsoft Exchange, data storage and backup and a few other usefull things. It's been good and worked well, but Small Business Server 2007 is getting a little dated, and recently the uninterruptable power supply it's connected to has been flashing an amber light telling us it's time to renew the batteries.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/rss-comments-entry-15593582.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Train the benefits</title><dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:46:27 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/2012/1/23/train-the-benefits.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">854598:10028686:14695685</guid><description><![CDATA[My father was a salesman. His working life was spent in what was then called "Gent's Outfitting", but we'd probably call it "Retail" today. He could sell anything to anyone, he was a natural salesman who was interested in his customers, but who also took time to study the sales profession. As a consequence we discussed sales techniques around the family dining table, and when I started working in Computers, Dad gave me some welcome sales advice.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/rss-comments-entry-14695685.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>12 Questions to ask your Training Provider</title><dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:01:28 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/2012/1/10/12-questions-to-ask-your-training-provider.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">854598:10028686:14519786</guid><description><![CDATA[So, you've decided to get some onsite computer training for your staff, great. Onsite training in Microsoft Applications can really enhance productivity, and shows you value your workforce. However there are countless onsite training companies to choose from. How will you make your selection? 
Here is a list of 12 questions we think you should be asking any prospective training provider.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/rss-comments-entry-14519786.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Turn Herbert’s face to the wall Mother, - Training room layouts</title><dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:21:58 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/2012/1/5/turn-herberts-face-to-the-wall-mother-training-room-layouts.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">854598:10028686:14449563</guid><description><![CDATA[It seems that some training rooms were designed more for the benefit of the Facilities or IT department than the delegates. The simplest method to lay out a square training room is to have desks on three walls with the PC’s on them, and the delegates facing them. Of course this is very easy for IT, they just use the power outlets on the wall and run cables along the desks. But the delegates are facing away from the trainer.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/rss-comments-entry-14449563.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>BCM 2010 FAQ Part 2, Customisation</title><category>Business Contact Manager</category><category>Business Contact Manager</category><category>FAQ</category><category>FAQ</category><dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:19:56 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/2011/9/2/bcm-2010-faq-part-2-customisation.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">854598:10028686:12707333</guid><description><![CDATA[Following my earlier post on BCM here is our FAQ on Customising BCM 2010. Customisation of Business Contact Manager is an important part of the implementation. You can use BCM 2010 “straight out of the box” but it’s far better if you use the customisation facilities to configure it to your requirements.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/rss-comments-entry-12707333.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>BCM 2010 FAQ Part 1, Product and Implementation</title><category>Business Contact Manager</category><category>Business Contact Manager</category><category>FAQ</category><category>FAQ</category><dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:25:19 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/2011/8/22/bcm-2010-faq-part-1-product-and-implementation.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">854598:10028686:12588245</guid><description><![CDATA[We do quite a bit of Business Contact Manager Training and consultancy, but there is a limited amount of information out there on the new 2010 version of BCM. So I thought I'd post our BCM FAQ to answer some of the questions we are regularly asked about this most well-kept of Microsoft’s secrets. BCM 2010 is a big subject, so I’ve split it into groups, this Part 1 deals with getting and installing BCM and which database and implementation model to use. In later posts I’ll deal with Customising BCM, Reporting, and other BCM resources.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/rss-comments-entry-12588245.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>New Book - "Facilitating Live Online Learning" by Colin Steed</title><category>On-Line Training</category><category>Virtual Classrooms</category><category>Webex</category><dc:creator>Stuart</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 10:10:10 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/2011/8/19/new-book-facilitating-live-online-learning-by-colin-steed.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">854598:10028686:12564879</guid><description><![CDATA[If Live Online Training is to realise so many potential costs savings and efficiencies and to grow to become a significant method of Training delivery, then it needs skilled Online Trainers and Facilitators. The Institute of IT Training has been addressing this need for a year now with its “Certified Online Learning Facilitator” course, and now Colin Steed, the moving force behind the course has distilled his knowledge into this paperback book.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/rss-comments-entry-12564879.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Microsoft Office 2010 - Top 10 FAQ’s</title><category>FAQ</category><category>FAQ</category><category>Microsoft</category><category>Microsoft</category><category>Office 2010</category><category>Office 2010</category><dc:creator>Alison</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:59:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/2011/6/3/microsoft-office-2010-top-10-faqs.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">854598:10028686:11661108</guid><description><![CDATA[From our experience, businesses are rapidly moving over to Microsoft Office 2010, in some cases "leapfrogging" versions and going from 2003 or even earlier releases straight to 2010. I've already blogged about our "<a href="http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/2010/12/1/twelve-top-tips-for-office-2010.html">12 Top Tips for 2010</a>" and "<a href="http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/2011/1/7/upgrading-to-office-2010-help-is-at-hand.html">Upgrade Help</a>", but we're getting other questions as people get over the immediate change and start using it day to day. I thought I'd post the <strong>T</strong><strong>op 10 Frequently Asked Questions</strong>&nbsp;from attendees on our 2010 training courses, hopefully this will answer some of those common questions others have.]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.burningsuit.co.uk/blog/rss-comments-entry-11661108.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>
