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Showing posts with label internet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label internet. Show all posts
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Monday, 1 June 2009
Increasing numbers of small businesses are using remote working to increase their flexibility and productivity
However, for some small companies with limited funds, such as charity da21, there can be cost issues when it comes to implementing data sharing schemes.
"During busy periods much of my day was being taken up purely by distributing the required files via email and keeping track of the different versions. This was clearly very poor use of my already precious time," said Paul McIntosh, Managing Trustee at da21.
By implementing cloud computing da21's employees and volunteers could simultaneously access and edit the required files independent of their location.
For the first time, the entire workforce could collaborate without any central intervention or assistance as files were automatically synchronised across each employee's laptop and office PC.
"Humyo has had an enormous impact on our organisation. As well as saving me a couple of hours a day that would previously have been wasted on file distribution and management, it has removed a major administrative headache and enabled the organisation to work more productively," said McIntosh.
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"During busy periods much of my day was being taken up purely by distributing the required files via email and keeping track of the different versions. This was clearly very poor use of my already precious time," said Paul McIntosh, Managing Trustee at da21.
By implementing cloud computing da21's employees and volunteers could simultaneously access and edit the required files independent of their location.
For the first time, the entire workforce could collaborate without any central intervention or assistance as files were automatically synchronised across each employee's laptop and office PC.
"Humyo has had an enormous impact on our organisation. As well as saving me a couple of hours a day that would previously have been wasted on file distribution and management, it has removed a major administrative headache and enabled the organisation to work more productively," said McIntosh.
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Sunday, 10 May 2009
33% of SMEs neglect their websites
Small and medium-sized companies are neglecting their websites in the recession, according to new research by web hosting company Fasthosts Internet.
The survey revealed that 33% of SMEs are not updating their websites because they do not have enough time, even though just under 70% of small firm owners are aware that websites require regular attention to be successful.
"In challenging economic conditions, business owners are more stretched for time and resources than ever," said Steve Holford, CMO of web host Fasthosts Internet.
"However, it is important to remember that often the simplest improvements to a website can make a noticeable impact on sales conversion rates. Even a modest business website must receive regular attention to fulfil its potential."
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The survey revealed that 33% of SMEs are not updating their websites because they do not have enough time, even though just under 70% of small firm owners are aware that websites require regular attention to be successful.
"In challenging economic conditions, business owners are more stretched for time and resources than ever," said Steve Holford, CMO of web host Fasthosts Internet.
"However, it is important to remember that often the simplest improvements to a website can make a noticeable impact on sales conversion rates. Even a modest business website must receive regular attention to fulfil its potential."
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Friday, 10 April 2009
Advertising spend on the internet rose 17% in the UK last year, according to figures from the Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB)
The total amount spent by advertisers on the internet in 2008 was £3.35bn - accounting for one fifth of the total UK spend. Online advertising sales overtook newspaper and magazine advertising in the second half of 2008.
"These are really tough time and advertising budgets are being slashed. More than ever, marketers have to demonstrate a clear return on their media investment, and accountability is online's trump card," said Guy Phillipson, IAB chief executive.
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"These are really tough time and advertising budgets are being slashed. More than ever, marketers have to demonstrate a clear return on their media investment, and accountability is online's trump card," said Guy Phillipson, IAB chief executive.
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Tuesday, 31 March 2009
Why your firm should be using social networking
Social networking sites offer free advertising, a direct method of communication with customers and a way to increase the hits on your company's website
In the last decade the internet has become ubiquitous with business. It is now unheard of for any small company that wants to taken seriously to not have a professional looking website. All indications are that this is the way that social networking is going - that in ten years it will be as common for SMEs to have a presence on social networking sites as well as their own internet site.
Social networking is a way for small companies to raise their profile, directly communicate with clients and potential clients, create natural weblinks back to their site and engage in free marketing.
The most common social networking sites are Facebook, Bebo and Twitter. Social networking is a relatively new phenomenon and can be defined as the grouping of individuals into specific groups, like a community.
According to a recent O2 survey, an estimated 700,000 small businesses are using the social networking site Twitter with 6,000 more joining every day. The poll of 500 small firms found that 17% are already using Twitter, with 25% of these SMEs signing up to the social networking site in the last month.
Nearly a third of those surveyed said they had saved up to £1,000 since signing up and 16% claimed that they had been able to save up to £5,000.
Read more: http://www.newbusiness.co.uk/articles/internet-advice/why-your-firm-should-be-using-social-networking
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In the last decade the internet has become ubiquitous with business. It is now unheard of for any small company that wants to taken seriously to not have a professional looking website. All indications are that this is the way that social networking is going - that in ten years it will be as common for SMEs to have a presence on social networking sites as well as their own internet site.
Social networking is a way for small companies to raise their profile, directly communicate with clients and potential clients, create natural weblinks back to their site and engage in free marketing.
The most common social networking sites are Facebook, Bebo and Twitter. Social networking is a relatively new phenomenon and can be defined as the grouping of individuals into specific groups, like a community.
According to a recent O2 survey, an estimated 700,000 small businesses are using the social networking site Twitter with 6,000 more joining every day. The poll of 500 small firms found that 17% are already using Twitter, with 25% of these SMEs signing up to the social networking site in the last month.
Nearly a third of those surveyed said they had saved up to £1,000 since signing up and 16% claimed that they had been able to save up to £5,000.
Read more: http://www.newbusiness.co.uk/articles/internet-advice/why-your-firm-should-be-using-social-networking
www.ukba.co.uk
Thursday, 26 March 2009
The internet will help companies survive the recession
One in five small and medium-sized companies believe that the internet will be the most important tool in helping them beat the recession, according to research conducted by Easynet Connect.
The survey of 225 SME IT managers also revealed that 74% of small businesses use the web to grow their company profile and over 50% believe that the web would put them on a level playing field with bigger companies.
"The critical difference between now and the recession of the early 90s is the internet, which could easily be the most important tool in helping small businesses through the current down turn," said Chris Stening, managing director of Easynet Connect.
"The internet has meant that businesses are much better equipped this time around. In the early 90s we were a world away from e-commerce, online marketing, or having a mobile workforce, let alone using cloud computing or holding video conferences with customers on the other side of the world."
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The survey of 225 SME IT managers also revealed that 74% of small businesses use the web to grow their company profile and over 50% believe that the web would put them on a level playing field with bigger companies.
"The critical difference between now and the recession of the early 90s is the internet, which could easily be the most important tool in helping small businesses through the current down turn," said Chris Stening, managing director of Easynet Connect.
"The internet has meant that businesses are much better equipped this time around. In the early 90s we were a world away from e-commerce, online marketing, or having a mobile workforce, let alone using cloud computing or holding video conferences with customers on the other side of the world."
www.ukba.co.uk
Friday, 20 February 2009
Small firms 'losing money' by not selling on the internet
60% of small firms are losing out on money by not using their company website to sell their products and services, according to a new study published by BT.
The BT Voice of Small Business report surveyed more than 400 firms that employ a maximum of 50 staff and found that despite 80% of SMEs having a company website only half of these firms use the site to generate business.
The latest figures showed that over £20bn was spent online last year- meaning that small businesses are missing out on potential sales.
"The number of firms using the internet to sell their goods is too low, especially in a recession," said Stephen Alambritis, chief spokesman for the Federation of Small Businesses.
"There is clearly an opportunity to create sales online, not least because people are increasingly preferring to stay at home and shop rather than go out."
The BT Voice of Small Business report surveyed more than 400 firms that employ a maximum of 50 staff and found that despite 80% of SMEs having a company website only half of these firms use the site to generate business.
The latest figures showed that over £20bn was spent online last year- meaning that small businesses are missing out on potential sales.
"The number of firms using the internet to sell their goods is too low, especially in a recession," said Stephen Alambritis, chief spokesman for the Federation of Small Businesses.
"There is clearly an opportunity to create sales online, not least because people are increasingly preferring to stay at home and shop rather than go out."
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