I am in the process of starting my own Online Business (retail store), and I want to make sure that I cover all ends of the business part of it. What software should I have on my computers / LapTop? When starting a new business like the one I am starting, do I need to have Server’s set up already? What equipment or Office products should I have in my Computer Room? (that is where my office for the online business will be for now, until I make good money and I rent out a office space / warehouse space somewhere) . Are Server’s very important when it comes to running a business online? what advice could you give someone like me who is just starting off? I want to be prepared for everything, I want to work very very hard on Customer Service, I feel without a good Customer Service your company would not stand out as a reliable company, one that customers would spread the word about the service they received. Word to mouch is one of the best advertising tactics for any company. Any advice?
you’ll need a ski mask and a handgun, possibly masking tape depending on how you wanna run your business.
I highly recommend NOW deciding to not use Microsoft products.
It will, initially, be painful – but you’ll never look back. Use either Linux, FreeBSD or MacOS.
Your running costs will be less, your environment will be more reliable, etc.
You can do alot with OpenOffice 2.0 (free), a substitute for MS Office. There are all kinds of business/inventory packages that run on all of the above (not experienced with the stuff on FreeBSD, but have had good luck under Linux and MacOS).
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we cant help unless you say what your business is
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you’ll need a ski mask and a handgun, possibly masking tape depending on how you wanna run your business.
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Servers are important but you can use web based applications. They really are the future. For your Office Word processing softwares and spreadsheets you can use Google Docs or Live Documents.
There are a couple of Web Based CRM Clients as well (cant remember the names!)
For Project Collaboration, setting milestones you might want to use Deskaway (http://www.deskaway.com/). Deskaway will soon double up as an ERP and CRM tool for small businesses (or atleast thats what i heard). Either way i’ve been using it for a while and iv been really impressed.
I only use web based applications. You can lease server space on other people’s servers. Saves physical space as well.
If you are starting out – just look to systemize your processes and making few mistakes.
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http://www.deskaway.com/
http://www.live-documents.com/
http://docs.google.com/
Online Store = you need http://www.volusion.co.uk/?click=99078
Hosting & Domain name [URL] all in one= you need http://www.yourfreeworld.com/
They will do you good.
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