Latest Additions to the Moore Team

Welcome Paige and Grace! 

We are so happy to welcome these two to the team. They both bring such unique characteristics and knowledge to Moore Research. Paige and Grace joined our team as Research Assistants, and have been recruiting respondents for research studies, assisting in data analysis and reporting, as well as conducting one-on-one interviews for several different research projects. 

Read more about them and the rest of our team here.

Welcome Sarah!

We are so excited to welcome Sarah to Moore Research as our new Office Assistant! Her strong work ethic and willingness to learn are just a couple of the great aspects she brings to the team. If you call our office, you will be greeted by a friendly voice, and if you stop by, you will be welcomed with a friendly smile.

Below is a little Q&A we did to learn more about her. Read along!

Fun Facts About Our Marketing Intern, Adrienne

We are pleased to have Adrienne as our new marketing intern! Learn a little bit more about her...

You Can't Win if you Don't Play

The PA Lottery Powerball is currently valued at $300 million dollars..... yes please. 
Our office decided to pitch in and purchase some tickets together. We have high hopes we are going to win, so I asked what everyone wanted to spend their winnings on first:

a) pay off student loans, mortgages, or put aside money for future bills, 

b) pay off family's debt,

c) put money aside for kid's education,

d) travel or vacation with friends and family,

e) buy a boat, buy an out-of-town condo, buy a truck, or... buy a taco bell (no judgement).


Daydream with us - What would be the first thing you would do with the winnings?



LM

Designing a Space that Works for your Business

If you haven’t heard the exciting news, we’re moving!

Before making this leap, our team gathered to discuss the pros and cons of our current office. We talked about what worked, what didn’t work, and what could improve our work flow and productivity. The cons ended up outweighing the pros, hence the decision to move. The process of designing a new office entailed a lot of work and thought. However, we found the most important step was first talking with all team members and getting their input.

Each job has a different set of tasks associated with it. Some employees may have work that takes extreme concentration and close attention to detail. They need a quiet space, clear of frequent interruptions where they can fully concentrate. Others may need a space where they can brainstorm and generate ideas with others on their team; they need an area that enhances creativity and allows them to write on walls, lay out concepts, work collaboratively, etc. An employee in Human Relations may frequently have private conversations and access to confidential information. They would not work best in an open-office type of layout, but rather in an area that is clear of frequent foot-traffic. These are just a few examples of how the work area needs to be conducive to the type of work the employee is trying to accomplish.

Having a meeting to discuss the type of environment employees work best in was extremely beneficial; we believe it will ultimately aid in creating a more efficient and productive team. We know it can be difficult to accommodate all requests, however working together to develop solutions that are advantageous to all is ideal in creating a team that runs like a well-oiled machine. It’s proven that engaged employees are more efficient and their happiness levels at work are greatly increased when they feel their opinion is valued… win-win!

• Have you changed your office layout recently? What tips can you share with us?
• How do you make your office conducive to the type of work you do?

LM

Give Your Day The Boost It Needs

“You don't actually do a project; you can only do action steps related to it. When enough of the right action steps have been taken, some situation will have been created that matches your initial picture of the outcome closely enough that you can call it "done.” 

― David Allen, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

Productivity is the result of a combination of action steps to help you stay on track during the work day. I have some tips for those looking to boost their productivity:

• Create your own to-do list system. There’s nothing more satisfying for me than checking off a to-do list, and at the end of the day seeing all of my accomplished work. Take time at the beginning of your day to organize tasks, putting them in priority order. You might prefer a calendar to X off or some artsy stationary paper to make it fun, go with what works for you to stay on track for the day. 
• Clear off your desk ~ Clear out your mind. Keep your desk clutter free to help keep your mind clutter free. Organize those papers in files – even organize your email into sub files. You’ll know right where everything is to keep the creative juices flowing and have plenty of thinking space! 
• Check your emails less frequently, develop designated times for correspondence. Checking your email constantly throughout the day is bound to throw off your productivity. Understandably, not all of us have the ability to set aside our email, however, as a suggestion, take inventory of how often you are checking your email to decide how it is affecting your productivity. You may notice you do have a little wiggle room to schedule email checking appointments. 
• Focus on brain nutrition. How and what you eat absolutely affects how you feel, in turn affecting your productivity...

1. If your diet is full of high calorie-low nutrition food, try adding in whole foods: such as veggies and fruits. Pay attention to how your body feels after eating whole, clean foods.
2. Drink water. Water is known to energize and help us keep focused.*
3. Eat your lunch away from your desk, it gives you time to breathe, so when lunchtime is over you are ready to restart fresh.
4. If you drink coffee or tea, try sweetening it with Stevia or another natural sugar replacements to keep those sugar crashes at bay.

There are many resources online to give you more ideas of how to stay productive – these are just a few of my personal favorite tips.

I’d love to know, what keeps you productive / gets you flowing?

JT

*http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/you-illuminated/201010/why-your-brain-needs-water

An Office Party to Scream About

With Halloween being next week (already?!), we thought we could share some tips on how to have some killer fun in the office. Based on our highly scientific research on office celebrations, here are some surefire ways to make working on Friday, the 31^st, spooktacular.

• Frightening food – Ask everyone to make a scary looking snack or dessert and bring it to the office to share. Vote on the freakiest looking food! Bloody Witch Fingers anyone? OR have everyone make something for a pot luck lunch, but here’s the trick: the food is only allowed to be orange, black, yellow, or green.
• Create a photo booth – This is always a hit. String up some orange lights and cobwebs as your background, then get creative! Have a box full of masks, witch hats, and other Halloween décor for people to use as props.
• Pumpkin carving – Work as a team (or break off into smaller groups) and carve a pumpkin together. If you don’t want to deal with pumpkin guts and sharp knives, have a pumpkin decorating contest. Bring in a box of crafting items and go to town! It will be a lot of fun and a great team building activity.
• Go trick-or-treating – Halloween is about the candy after all. Encourage everyone to put out candy on their desks so other coworkers can mingle and trick-or-treat without leaving the office.
• Allow your staff to wear costumes or Halloween-inspired outfits… Because everyone wants to walk into their office with a black cape on at least once, right?!

What ways do you celebrate Halloween? We would love to hear some of your ideas!

P.S. Need some freaky food ideas? Check out some of ours below!

LM

Bloody Witch Fingers!
(Sugar cookies shaped into fingers,
with a slivered almond as the fingernail,
and raspberry jam as the blood)

Bloodshot Eyeballs! (Blend crushed up
Oreo pieces and cream cheese together,
form into balls. Melt white chocolate and
dip Oreo balls. Add red sprinkles, a red
gummy ring and a chocolate chip to finish it off)

From the Classroom to the Office..

I don’t think I will ever forget the moment when I finally realized I was not going to be a teacher anymore and would be joining my wife at Moore Research Services, Inc. After 22 years of teaching at Cathedral Prep, I had decided to retire from teaching to help my wife in her growing and expanding company. Oh trust me, there was a whole mix of emotions, questions, and concerns that were running through my head and I am sure Colleen felt the same way. However, the timing felt absolutely right. Colleen and I had been talking for a couple of years about me coming to work at Moore Research, but it wasn’t until April of 2014 when we were on a walk in Fort Myers, Florida that we looked at each other and said, “Let’s do this.” Of course we had already drawn up the pros and cons for each side before coming to that realization, but I vividly remember on that walk the excited feeling I had once we made the decision.

I see people now and the question is always the same – “how do you like your new job?”.. My answer is always the same – “I love it.” Now before you read the rest, please understand this – I loved teaching, I loved teaching at Cathedral Prep, I have nothing bad to say about my years there, and I left on good terms. It was a wonderful place to teach and there really is something special about the place – their history, their traditions, and their dedication to developing young men. However, that being said, there is something about a new job that is invigorating and exciting. You don’t really realize that until you make the switch because, quite honestly, after 22 years of teaching history, it was pretty much the same thing day in and day out. Not that I didn’t like it – I just didn’t realize how monotonous it had become. Sure I had different students every year and new methods of instruction were always being introduced, but it still didn’t change the main thing I was doing each day. 

When I made the career change, it was like jumping into a cold pool of water – I became suddenly very awake and very aware of my day to day life. With my new job at Moore Research, I can’t tell you what I am going to be doing tomorrow and for someone who followed a very strict day-to-day schedule, that’s very exciting! Every day I come in and it’s something different – technical issues, different surveys and test products, evaluating office space, payroll – the list goes on and on. Now I know what you are thinking.. that eventually, like teaching, this job will become monotonous and I might even agree with you. But you know what? That’s ok – because for as monotonous as my old job may have become, I loved it and wouldn’t have changed it for the world. I know many dislike and even fear change, but change can be good. For me, at this point in my life, change has given me a new outlook, now my world looks so different than from what I knew before. I have a new purpose – a new mission in life and I look forward to helping make Moore Research Services the best company it possibly can be.

Do you steer clear of change and if so, why? 

Have you boldly made a change recently that when you look back on it now you wonder why you didn’t do it sooner? I would love to hear about it!

FM

Our Boss Rocks!

We are so incredibly proud of our CEO, Colleen, for receiving the Marketing Research Association's Lifetime Achievement Award! She is the youngest (and we think the coolest) recipient of this national award.

The award is given to someone who has demonstrated a commitment of outstanding individual service to the Marketing Research Association and the marketing research profession. 

Read more about the award here!

The Woman Who Started It All

This year marks our 45th year in business! 

Since 1969, we have seen a number of changes, struggles and triumphs. We are so proud of where we have come from and look ahead with much anticipation.

In celebration of our 45th anniversary, as well as Mother's Day, I thought we would do a little Q&A with the woman who started it all, and the woman I get to call Grandma - Peggy Moore!

Take a look back 45 years ago... what would you say the biggest challenge was when first starting the business?

"When I started the business back in 1969, my biggest challenge was raising four young children and trying to start a business from my home. Although it wasn't easy, I ran the business from my home for 10 years. It took a lot of patience, organization and time management. Eventually, the company started rapidly growing and I knew it was time to move to a larger place (outside of my home!)."

Imagine Moore Research in 1975, versus today, 2014, in what ways does it look different?

"The business today looks different largely because of the type of work being conducted. Our main projects back then were door-to-door interviewing in the Erie area. We only had a few clients that we worked for. Can you imagine going door to door today? We had 30-40 interviewers that loved that type of work. They liked that personal contact. The interviewers were mainly young mothers with children and they could only work part time. Now, Moore Research is conducting studies around the world and not only collecting the data, but analyzing it and providing reports. Of course, with technology playing such a large role in society today, the way the research is being conducted is a lot different (they are no longer banging on doors!). Moore Research is now conducting focus groups, online surveys, mobile and social media research, taste tests, amongst many others. The company has evolved into a full service research company that has experience in many different industries."

How would you sum up the success Moore Research has seen thus far?

"I credit the success of Moore Research to my daughter Colleen. I retired a little over 10 years ago and felt it was time and that she was ready to take over the business. When I retired I was happy with the level we were at, but she has taken it above and beyond what I never could have imagined. Colleen has chosen a new innovative, energetic staff. The people who work and have worked at Moore Research are vital. It is unbelievable what they have contributed to the success of our business."

Thanks Gram, and thanks to our Moore Research friends, family, and to the people who have believed in us along the way! Looking forward to what the future will bring!
LM

Fake It Until You Become It

Last week, some ladies from our office attended the Women In Leadership Development (WILD) Conference in Erie, PA. It was a day full of empowering and enriching the minds of women leaders. The morning started off with a wildly exciting keynote presentation from Grace Killelea.* 

Among the many useful tips we learned from her, one was the "power pose." Grace explained how our body language not only portrays something to others, but it also affects how we feel about ourselves. Although we may feel like we are lacking confidence, this power pose can actually make us feel confident. You've heard the saying, "Fake it until you make it," well this is all about faking it until you become it. Grace explained a study that was conducted by Social Psychologist, Amy Cuddy, that proved if we stand in a power pose for just two minutes, it can affect the testosterone and cortisol levels in our brains. You can see Amy's TED Talk here which explains this study further. 

Next time you find yourself going into a job interview, having to give a presentation, or any other stressful evaluative experience... All you need is privacy, two minutes, and a wonder woman pose. (Take note from us below...)

Try it out and spread the power!

I'd love to hear some feedback...

-Have you tried it? Did you find it helpful?

-What do you do to boost your confidence before a big presentation or interview?

LM

*Grace runs Grace Killelea Consulting and launched the program Half The Sky Leadership, which is a program designed to strengthen women's leadership skills and executive presence.

We Stand with Queen Bey

And Sheryl Sandberg. And Michelle Obama. And Jennifer Garner. And Jane Lynch. And Condoleezza Rice. And all the other women, men, and kids who believe in empowering young girls.

If you haven't heard yet, Sheryl Sandberg, Facebook COO and Founder of the nonprofit organization LeanIn.Org, wants to put a ban on the word bossy... And we think that's awesome.

At a young age, girls who are opinionated, who speak up or take initiative are often labeled as "bossy," while boys are called "confident" or "strong leaders." It's expected for a boy to be assertive and criticized when a girl acts the same way. Being called "bossy" at a young age can really hinder a young girl's confidence and hold them back from taking on challenges or opportunities. It tells them that it is not OK to speak up or to voice your opinion; it sets a precedent that girls can't be leaders.

The effects of being labeled "bossy" at a young age can stay with many girls throughout their lives and affects their mindset when starting to apply for jobs or when seeking promotions. A report by the American Association of University Women found that girls in 6th & 7th grade rate being popular and well-liked as more important than being perceived as competent or independent, while boys are more likely to rate those qualities as more important. Further, although women earn the majority of college degrees, women only "make up 19% of the U.S. Congress, 5% of Fortune 500 CEO's and 10% of heads of state.*

The fact that leadership is expected to look and act male needs to change. Now is the time to end this gendered language that discourages girls at an early age, and let's encourage young ladies to achieve their full potential. (Cue Beyonce - "Who Run The World?")

Have you witnessed this type of gendered language?

What would you say if you heard someone calling a young girl "bossy"?

I look forward to reading your comments!

Please join Moore Research in spreading awareness to #banbossy

Lindsay Moore

Project Director

*Source: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304360704579419150649284412

It's a Game of Facts

Are you ready for some football? A Super Bowl party?  In case you were wondering what to watch this Sunday, Super Bowl XLVIII will be played at Metlife stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. 

         This year the Super Bowl teams are the Denver Broncos versus the Seattle Seahawks.  This is the first outdoor cold weather Super Bowl in its history.  The number of visitors expected to make their way to the greater New Jersey area this week is 400,000.  Roughly 20% of those guests or 82,500 to be exact will attend the game in person. Wish I could go although rumor has it an average seat goes for over $2,000, couch here I come.  While on my couch, I will be snacking away. Did you know that Super Bowl Sunday is the second largest day of food consumption in the United States after Thanksgiving?  Wowza that’s a lot of food!

         If you’re like me you want to watch the big game.  Some of you though are more interested in what comes during the time outs...the commercials.  Research shows that advertisers will pay up to a record $4.5 million for a thirty-second commercial spot. More than 105 million viewers are expected to watch. So next time you watch a Super Bowl ad maybe it will be something you can test at Moore Research.  If the game and the commercials aren’t your cup of tea you can always check out the halftime show, which this year will be Bruno Mars.  Looks like no bathroom breaks for me.

         They say this game is a game of inches, but I say it’s a game of facts.  Nearly $100 million is wagered each year.  Win or lose it’s an event that is watched worldwide and I for one, will be glued to the TV this Sunday.

Sidebar: Will the groundhog see it’s shadow?

• Who do you think is going to win?
• What’s your favorite part of Super Bowl Sunday?
• Share your Super Bowl stories with us!

Cathy Filipowski

Operations Manager

If it Can Go in Erie, It Can Go Anywhere

It’s not a surprise to most residents of Erie, PA when they find out that their home is the #1 snowiest city in 2014 so far (And the 3rd snowiest city of 2013!)*. Yes there is a lot of snow, and most residents keep cold weather necessities close to them like hot chocolate, snow scrapers and mittens, though there is more to Erie than just snow…

There are also pepperoni balls! Most Erie natives are shocked when they find out that pepperoni balls are mostly exclusive to Erie. Why wouldn’t the nation want to indulge on delicious fresh bread balls stuffed with pepperoni? Stanganelli's, Barbato’s, and Valerio’s are our local hot spots most famous for their PB’s. Though, one food that we KNOW is exclusive to Erie is Smith’s brand Hot Dogs. When visiting home from out of state, it seems to be the one thing that people want to eat here and take home with them. 

Pat F. explains his love for Smith’s:

"I cook a Smith's hot dog and I'm young again and back with my parents on the beach on Lake Erie. Now I can still have a Smith's but it's with my children on the beach in Santa Monica, CA. Yea for cross country delivery!"

Pat F. - Santa Monica, CA

With all that being said, Erie is also an ideal test market for products and services. According to the Erie Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce, “Demographically, Erie County is American in microcosm. With a population distribution and income tracking very close to national averages, Erie has long been a preferred test market for consumer packaged good companies.” Erie is a city that is reflective of most desired markets, which is only one of the reasons that our clients find Moore Research a valuable company to utilize to assess and strengthen their product lines or services.

Moore Research is experienced in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methodology research. We not only are experienced in bringing in quality data, but also in taking the information found to the next level. Our ability to evaluate attitudes and behaviors are demonstrated through actionable results.

Do you think Erie is a good test market? If so, tell me why.

What is your favorite fun fact about Erie, PA?

What would you tell a friend (from out of state) makes Erie special?

Julia Thompson

Office Coordinator

*Rankings from the Golden Snow Globe, data from US cities over 100,000

Happy Holidays!

We wanted to take a moment and wish you all a very Happy Holiday season and a Happy New Year! Looking back on 2013, here are a few things we are thankful for:

• A dedicated & hardworking staff
• Clients who allow us to be an extension of their workforce
• A workable strategic plan that keeps us on track to growing our company
• A brand new website that we LOVE!
• Our social media followers and friends who help spread the word about Moore Research
• A collaborative work environment - "Team work makes the dream work!"
• A company culture where we believe in empowering and developing our staff, both personally and professionally

And the list goes on....

Thanks again to all who have helped make 2013 great, and we wish everyone a prosperous 2014!

-Moore Research Services, Inc.

iPhone Saves the Day

I've always loved my iPhone, but I was particularly happy to have it this past weekend. 

I was in my cousin's wedding on Saturday and after the ceremony, the wedding party was taking pictures on the altar at the front of the church. While we were busy smiling for the photographer, someone came into the back of the church and stole two of the bridesmaids purses, with a cell phone, credit cards, and cash inside. 

Immediately, I dialed 911 and explained what had happened. A police officer met us within minutes and asked some questions. I then realized we could try to use "Find My iPhone" to track where the phone was. The location was determined and the search was on. I stood with the officer and continued to update the location while the police officer updated the rest of his team on the robber's whereabouts. They ended up tracking down the vehicle and finding the purses. The robber ditched the iPhone at a gas station, and we used Find My iPhone to set off an alarm and found it on a shelf in the store.

The two bridesmaids ended up getting their belongings back within an hour or so, and we all couldn't have been happier.  We proceeded to walk into the wedding reception to the song, "Bad Boys," and ended up with a crazy story to tell. Thankfully, it worked out for the best and we didn't let the terrible act ruin the day!

TGFT (Thank Goodness For Technology)

• Do you have a story where Find My iPhone came in handy for you?
• In what instances have you used it?

I look forward to reading your responses!

-LM

Being Watched at the Self-Checkout Line

Is it just me or do you feel like the employees are watching you in the self-checkout line at the grocery store?

When I'm in a hurry and don't feel like interacting with people (admit it, we all have those days), I like using the self-checkout. I usually don't have to wait in a line and it is "supposedly" faster.... But is it? You have to ask for help when you can't scan a certain item and you have to make sure you set the scanned item down on just the right spot. And then, there is an employee who is basically eye-balling your every move.

So what's the point of these self-checkouts when you still need employees to help you?
What do you think about self-checkout lines? Do you use them?
Where do you think the future of grocery shopping is headed?

I look forward to your responses!

New Hires & Company Culture

Hiring a new employee or employees can be a lengthy and trying experience. Let’s face it, it can be a real headache. Not only do they need to meet the “job description” and have all the qualifications, they need to be someone who will fit with the company culture.

We have recently hired two new people, and they have been the “easiest” hires yet. Cathy and Julia joined Moore Research this year and have meshed with the team incredibly well (learn more about them here!). We have learned from our past experiences and have tweaked our interviewing and hiring process to ensure we are hiring great people. Here are some of our tips:

·        Do not hire on expertise alone

Of course the person you hire needs to be able to take someone’s blood pressure, create excel spreadsheets, cook a fantastic filet mignon, or whatever it may be. But, their technical abilities should not be the only thing you look at. Make sure the applicant’s personality and attitude match your company’s. If you really don’t get excited after their interview, keep looking.

·        Be blatant and clear-cut when explaining expectations

Let the applicant know exactly what they will be doing, what will be expected of them, and what they can expect in return (pay, benefits, hours, etc.). Leave no room for misunderstanding. This way, there are no let-downs on either side!

·        Stress your company culture from the beginning

Let the person you are looking to hire know about the company culture. When you conduct the interview, do it in a setting and place where they will most likely be directly working, and around the people they will be working closely with.

I’d love to hear about some of your experiences, and what has worked or what has been a challenge, either in the interviewing seat or the applicant seat!

Lindsay Moore

Project Director/Marketing Manager

Revamping Your Website

It was a tricky and timely process, but we finally got there… Our new website is finished! And we learned a lot along the way. Here are six tips to consider when revamping your company’s website.

1.      Create 3-5 “benefit statements”

Before you start diving into color schemes, background images, and all that fun stuff, create 3-5 “benefit statements.” These are things that you want people to “take away” after visiting your site. Your audience needs to understand what benefits you bring to the table and they need to gain an understanding of this within the first couple minutes of visiting your site. Questions to ponder when creating benefit statements:

o   What can we do that no other company can?

o   Why choose us over a competitor?

o   What misconceptions do people have about our company?

o   What has made our company thrive?

2.    Consider ALL of your audiences

As a market research company, we have many different audiences looking at our site. We have repeat clients, potential clients, current research participants, and others who are “information seekers.” You need to make sure your site caters to all audiences’ needs. Along with that, think about what your site is doing for each of your audiences, and make it easy for them to find what they need.

3.    Don’t throw out the baby with the bath water

Your old website was perfect at one point in time, so there are still some good pieces of it that can be worked into the new site. Much of our content was the same, so we used a lot of the old wordage and just updated it and organized it better.

4.    Incorporate social media

Having a social media presence on your website is crucial. Regardless of how many Likes or Followers you have, the social aspect on your website makes your company look modern and easily accessible. Add the social media icons on to your site or add a feed if you are frequently posting updates. To better promote your online brand, your social sites and your website should work seamlessly.

5.    Ask your colleagues for feedback!

You can get a totally different perspective if you look from the outside-in. After looking at your website over and over, you may be blind to some things that others see when they go on to your site. Asking colleagues for their input about your current site will help in the development of the new website, and will give you better insight into what your audience actually sees when they are on the site.

6.    Consider where your audience will be accessing your site from – laptop, tablet, mobile phone, etc.

Everyone is on-the-go today and going online in many different ways. This is plain and simple: Make sure your website can be easily viewed and read from all mobile devices. 

Another Way to Spring Clean

Today marks the first day of Spring, so the annual “Spring Cleaning” begins! When I hear cleaning, I think: Vacuum, Garbage bags, Windex, Mop, Soapy water. But our list of Spring Cleaning items will not have you reaching for any of those! Since many people now look on Pinterest for the best way to clean a microwave or creative ways to organize your closet before actually doing it, we thought it would be appropriate to have a list of Spring Cleaning items related to Social Media and Technology.

Facebook

Do you ever scroll through your Newsfeed and think, “Who on earth is this person?” That’s a sure sign that you need some Facebook Friend Spring Cleaning. Go through your list of “Friends” and unfriend those who you really don’t know (trust me, everybody has them!) If you have never spoken with one of your Facebook friends in person, there is a good chance you do not need to see what they are eating for lunch every day or what their new car looks like. But don’t worry, when you unfriend someone they will not be notified, but you will be removed from their friends list as well. Also, depending on where you work or play, you may want to consider cleaning out your Facebook pictures, too….. Need I say more?

Mobile Device

Look through your contacts and weed out those people who you never call or text. If you haven’t contacted them in a couple years, delete! It will save you time in the long run and save up some space for downloading another version of Angry Birds. Speaking of apps, if you have only used the app once, delete it! (Ahh, doesn’t that feel good?) If you’re an Apple user, here’s a tip. When you remove an app through one of your devices or through the Apps screen in iTunes, it does not delete the application off of your computer. In order to permanently delete from your hard drive you need to delete it through the iTunes library.

Email

We all have been there… Looking for one email but can’t find it amongst the hundreds of others. It’s very advantageous to create email folders. If you’re a Microsoft Outlook user, it is super easy to create folders and to organize emails. If you click File, then Manage Rules & Alerts, you can create rules that send emails into a specified folder based on words in the subject line or body of the email, the email recipients, etc.

Docs

It is smart to save some of your documents for a few years, especially business documents. You never know when you will need it, right? But if you haven’t looked at the folder or document since 2007, it’s time to dump it in the recycle bin! Sort all of your folders or docs by date, and you will be surprised by all the “trash” you have saved up in there.

Do you have any other social/tech related "cleans" you'd like to share? We'd love to hear!

Let the deleting begin!

Lindsay Moore

Project Director