Running your virtual business from anywhere
Allison Miller, Vanguard Visions Consulting
Modbury & Salisbury
Session Overview
• Pros/Cons of a Virtual Business• Your virtual business on the go toolkit• Communication Tools• Admin/Finance Tools• Personnel Support• Key Considerations
What are the pros and cons of a virtual
business?
Your Virtual Business on-the-go Toolkit
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Your Virtual Business Toolkit
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Get your Virtual Business Toolkit to talk to one another
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Cloud Computing aka “the Cloud”
Pros:• Anytime, anywhere, any
device• External storage• Collaboration• Syncronisation
Cons:• Where is the data?• Need internet connection• Vendors dissolves
Using the Cloud
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Types of Cloud Services
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Some Examples of Public Cloud Services
Some Examples of Private Cloud Services
Communication Tools
Some Examples of Online Email Services
Some Examples of Virtual Meeting Services
Some Examples of Social Media Services
Admin/Finance Tools
Some Examples of Online Calendar Services
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Some Examples of Admin Support Services
Some Examples of Online Accounting Services
Some Examples of Online Programs
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Some Examples of Online Payment Gateways
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Personnel Support
Some Examples of Online Project Management Services
Some Examples of Online CRM Services
Key Considerations of operating a virtual
business from anywhere
Costs Benefits/ROI
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Security
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Interoperability
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Changes
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The web is a portal to your business
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