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Lincolnshire Chamber IT fact sheets can be accessed below, providing a range of useful information and reference guides.
Bad Web Writing
As businesses develop their web sites, many forget that how the content is written is as important as the site design. Our fact sheet offers thoughts on how to decrease grammatical and presentation errors in order to increase the number of visitors who will actually read the content. BadWebWriting.pdf
Open Source Software
Although you've possibly never heard of it, if you have used the web its almost certain that you have used open source software. Our factsheet explains when open source software is and how it could benefit your business. Open Source software.pdf
Affiliate Programmes
Learn how you can use affiliate programmes to either generate income for your business or drive traffic to your online sales website. Affiliate Programmes.pdf
Application Service Providers (ASPs)
Our business fact sheet provides discusses this increasingly common form of IT services delivery and how it can help your business. Application Service Providers - ASPs.pdf
Avoiding Identity Theft
Identity theft in the
Back Office Functions
Our eBusiness factsheet discusses what goes on behind the scenes and how this is vital for your business sucess. Back Office Functions.pdf
Broadband – ADSL and SDSL
In this fact sheet, our eBusiness advisors explain what broadband could do for your business and what the two acronyms ‘ADSL’ and ‘SDSL’ actually mean. Broadband - ADSL & SDSL.pdf
Business Benefits of Broadband
As broadband connectivity has become increasingly available, there has been a rapid take-up of this service amongst consumers and business. Our eBusiness Advisors discuss the benefits for your business. Business Benefits of Broadband.pdf
Broadband – Cable, Wireless & Satellite
Many broadband connections are made through the telephone system. This fact sheet explains other connection types currently available in some areas. Broadband - Cable, Wireless & Satellite.pdf
Cheap Internet Telephony
VoIP allows you to make telephone calls using your broadband internet connection. Our eBusiness Advisors discuss the pros and cons of this technology for your business. Cheap Internet Telephony - VoIP.pdf
Client Relationship Management Systems
CRM systems harness computer technology to improve services to customers. Our eBusiness Advisors discuss how your business can properly utilise CRM to gain a competitive advantage. Client _or Customer_ Relationship Management Systems _CRM_.pdf
Computer Hacking
Our eBusiness Advisors discuss the business risks posed by hackers and what you can do to protect yourself. Computer Hacking.pdf
Computer Telephone Integration
If your computer and telephone systems aren’t integrated you may be missing out on some real business advantages. Our eBusiness Advisors discuss how your firm could benefit. Computer Telephone Integration.pdf
Computer Viruses
We’re all at risk from computer viruses – but what exactly are they, and how can we avoid the damage and annoyance they can cause? Computer Viruses.pdf
Consumer Protection Regulations 2000
If you sell goods or services to consumers via the internet, digital TV, the telephone, by fax or by mail order, these regulations, which came into force on 31 Oct 2000, are very likely to apply to your business. Our eBusiness Advisors clarify the requirements as well as provide a way forward for your business. Consumer Protection _Distance Selling_ Regulations 2000.pdf
Data Protection Act 1998
Firms involved with keeping personally identifiable information often forget their legal responsibilities regarding this data. This fact sheet discusses the issues. Data Protection Act 1998.pdf
Digital Camera Photography
Our eBusiness Advisors discuss this amazingly popular technology.Digital Camera Photography.pdf
Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and Your Website
There is confusion amongst some website owners and website designers about the access provisions for people with a disability that the DDA provides. Our eBusiness Advisors attempt to demystify the Act’s basic requirements as well as provide a way forward. Disability Discrimination Act 1995 _DDA_ & your Website.pdf
ebay
ebay has revolutionised the business-to-consumer market. Our eBusiness Advisors discuss the success of this innovative route to market. eBay.pdf
EBusiness and Your Staff
Our eBusiness Advisors offer their advice for those who think success will automatically come from a website. E-Business and your staff.pdf
EBusiness Legal Issues
This fact sheet summarises the laws that are likely to affect your business. E-Business Legal Issues.pdf
EBusiness – B2C and B2B
Our eBusiness Advisors give you some statistics that help to debunk some myths about these forms of business. E-Commerce - Business to Consumer _B2C_ & Business to Busine.pdf
EDI – Electronic Data Interchange
EDI is an automated process for exchanging business information between firms by computer and telecom links, trading arrangements. EDI - Electronic Data Interchange.pdf
Electronic (or Digital) Signatures
An electronic signature can create a more secure way of ensuring electronic documents are not tampered with, such as legal contracts. Electronic _or Digital_ Signatures.pdf
The Electronic Commerce (EC Directivve) Regulations 2002 (The “E-Commerce Directive”)
This fact sheet explains the regulation to ensure the free movement of information society services across the European Community when a firm operates online. Electronic Commerce _EC Directive_ Regulations - The Ecommer.pdf
Email and Internet Usage Policies
This fact sheet looks at a policy you can put in place to prevent the misuse and abuse of internet usage by employees. Email and Internet Usage Policies.pdf
Email Newsletters
This fact sheet shows how the creative use of email newsletters can enhance your reputation and that of your business. Email Newsletters.pdf
eProcurement
This fact sheet looks at business-to-business purchase and sale of supplies and services using the internet. eProcurement.pdf
Exporting Online via Your E-Commerce Website
This fact sheet explains ways to ensure the secure export of products using the internet. Exporting Online via your E-commerce Website.pdf
Extranets
Click for more information on an internet website accessible to authorised users and selected external partners for exchanging data and applications and sharing specific business information. Extranets.pdf
Firewalls
A firewall is a piece of equipment for larger networked PC systems, or a software application which filters traffic entering or leaving a computer. Firewalls.pdf
Free and Cheap Offline Marketing for Your Website
Click for cheap or free ways to promote your website offline to gain customers and putting website addresses in high visibility areas. Free & Cheap Offline Marketing for your Website.pdf
Freeware and Shareware
This is a way to use software to see if you like the product prior to purchase, and do not have the advantage of technical support attached. Freeware & Shareware.pdf
Grants to Help Develop Your E-Business
If you are in the right geographical area or in certain industrial/service sectors, grants can sometimes be found to assist your e-Business project. Grants to help develop your E-Business.pdf
Information Management
A pragmatic approach to information management and security will strongly support workable processes and procedures within your business. Information Management.pdf
Internet Scams – “Phishing”
This is a term used in relation to a variety of internet scams – it refers to a method of identitiy theft that often arrives via email. Internet Scams - “Phishing”.pdf
Internet Security – Glossary of Terms
A – Z glossary of terms. Internet Security Glossary of Terms.pdf
Intranets
This is a ‘private’ site held within the confines of a private company network, only accessible by users within that company environment.
IT and E-Business Consultancy
These are people who are able to provide advice and support who fully understand your business and its needs. IT & E-Business Consultancy.pdf
IT Disaster Prevention and Recovery
This looks at ways to ensure vital data is not destroyed or lost by varying means, prevention and back up tips. IT Disaster Prevention & Recovery.pdf
Marketing Your Website
When you have spent money and time developing a good website to support the strategy of your business, it makes sense to make sure that as many customers and prospects know about it as possible. Marketing your Web Site.pdf
Multi-Media on the Web
Interactive multi-media (audio, video, animation) on the Web offers a new and effective way to communicate your business message to your customers. Multi-Media on the Web.pdf
Networking Your Computers
Networking is a way of connecting two or more computers together, alongside any printer and other devices you might have. Networking your computers.pdf
Online Business Banking
This provides an effective and innovative solution to your business banking needs and puts you in control of your finances day or night from anywhere in the world. Online Business Banking.pdf
Online Filing of Tax and Other Returns
Online returns are a simple and secure way to file tax and other Governmental returns online to save both time and money. Online Filing of Tax & other Returns.pdf
Online Research, Information and Resources
The Internet has tremendous global reach and has amazing potential for still further development and expansion, making it the most comprehensive resource and information base to date. On-line Research, Information & Resources.pdf
PayPerClick Advertising
PPC is a method of advertising that allows you to be listed at the top of search results pages on internet and search engines such as Google and MSN. Pay per Click Advertising.pdf
Personal Digital Assistants – PDA’s
If you always seem to be on the move and need to be able to work whilst out of the office but don’t want to carry a laptop or notebook, a PDA might be the answer. Personal Digital Assistants - PDAs.pdf
Podcasting
Podcasting is a way of broadcasting via your website and your visitors computers to their MP3 players, not just Apple iPods. Pod Casting.pdf
Search Engine Optimisation
This is a way to enable people searching the internet to find your company with ease and understand what your website is about.Search Engine Optimisation Part 1.pdf Search Engine Optimisation Part 2.pdf and Search Engine Optimisation Part 3.pdf
Skype – Free or Cheap Internet Telephony
Skype is a software based free Voice over Internet Protocol system that covers both PC to PC (free) and PC to phone (low cost) calls. They are based worldwide. Skype - free or cheap Internet Telephony.pdf
Software Licensing
The licensing agreement sets out how you can use the software, whereabouts you can legally install it, and sometimes, how long the license is valid for. Software Licensing.pdf
Software Piracy and FAST
The breaking of software copyright is an illegal activity and significant fines for copyright infringement would be faced if caught. Software Piracy & FAST.pdf
Spam Emails
Spam emails are commercial adverts for products or services, which may include ‘get rich quick’ schemes, pornographic material, hoax messages, jokes and chain letters, and they can prevent useful or official material getting through. Spam emails.pdf
Spyware and Malware
This monitors activity on the internet and transmits to someone else for commercial purposes. Spyware & Malware.pdf
Supply Chain Management
Understanding your supply chain helps you to establish priorities for working more closely with customers and suppliers. Supply Chain Management.pdf
Teleworking
This is the use of IT and telecommunications to enable work based activities outside the traditional workplace. Teleworking.pdf
Third Party Payment Providers
This enables customers to purchase your products or services online using credit and debit cards, one example being PayPal. Third Party Payment Providers.pdf
Video and Data Conferencing
This enables users to speak and see each other, to share data, documents, images and sound when they are not physically present in the same location. Video and Data Conferencing.pdf
Virtual Private Networks – VPNs
These are a secure means to allow you to give remote access to your main office computer network to other branch offices, or individuals working at home or in another location. Virtual Private Networks - VPNs.pdf
Virtual Working
The need for staff to be productive whilst traveling, and the increasing number of projects in which several firms collaborate, have all led to the emergence of a new form of team working. Virtual Working.pdf
Web Marketing
There are ways to incorporate your web address onto stationery and signage. Web Marketing.pdf
Website Analysis and Statistics
This helps to better understand your website visitors and can show the types of companies or individuals, that visit your site, where they came from, and what they did whilst on the site. Web Site Analysis and Statistics.pdf
Website Development – Part 1
Defining the Project
Everyone who is a key stakeholder should be involved in defining the project, agreeing on the overall levels of content and purpose of your website. Web Site Development Part 1- Defining the Project.pdf
Website Development – Part 2
Selecting the Suppliers
You want to be sure that the developer can do the work proposed; that they have the staffing resources required, skills to deal with all your technology needs and willingness to maintain close involvement with your project. Web Site Development Part 2 - Selecting the Suppliers.pdf
Website Development – Part 3
Developing the Project
The development of the website is the core of the project itself. Planning and creating a website that is primed for success will require your overall involvement throughout this phase. Web Site Development Part 3 - Developing the Project.pdf
Website Development – Part 4
Evaluating the Project
The website is now complete and you have started promoting it to the world, but it is always useful to evaluate how your website is performing. Web Site Development Part 4 - Evaluating the Project.pdf
Wi-Fi – Wireless Fidelity
This is the standard that ensures straightforward inter-connection of different vendors equipment in an easy-to-use high-speed Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). No plugs or wires are needed. Wi-Fi _Wireless Fidelity_.pdf
EMDA Procurement Portal
EMDA has launched a procurement portal for regional firms to tender for contracts. The system means suppliers can view EMDA contract announcements in real time via the agency’s website and will make it easier for SME's to apply. The new website www.emda.org.uk/procurement - lists all historical, present and future purchases managed by EMDA.
Selling to the Public Sector
The Public sector advertise in a range of ways for procurement opportunities, the procurement process allows any firm to submit a tender following publication of the contract notice.
Advertising contract opportunities can be found in various location which can be seen below:
Source Lincolnshire
(also Source Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire)
BIP
Tenders Direct
HE Sector
Blue Light, Emergency Services
TED – tenders electronic daily
Supply2gov
Trade and National Publications
ConstructionLine www.constructionline.co.uk
Etendering Sites for 2012 Olympic Games
https://etenders.london2012.com
Blue Light, Emergency Services
NHS-sid is the official NHS Supplier information database. The service is free of charge to all suppliers and NHS users
www.pasa.nhs.uk/PASAWeb/NHSprocurement/NHSsid/
TED – tenders electronic daily
Supply2gov
Etendering Sites for 2012 Olympic Games
https://etenders.london2012.com
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