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Benefits of databases
Introduction to databases and database management systems, and using them to handle information more effectively in your business.
Choosing computer hardware for your business
Key things to consider when you choose and buy computer hardware for your business.
Types of database system
Understand the different types of database systems and database relationships, how they work and how your business can use them.
Which is the best database for your business?
How to choose the right database technology for your business, and assess the potential costs of implementation.
Benefits of database development
Overview of the main benefits of database management systems, and the importance of developing a database for your business.
Database systems development
How to use database technology for the development of bespoke business database systems.
Disadvantages of database development
Common problems with using databases and developing relational database management systems for your business.
How to choose a database supplier
Key questions you should ask a database supplier when choosing a new database system for your business.
Identify e-commerce opportunities
The main opportunities for introducing e-commerce within your business including direct sales, pre-sales and post-sales support.
Price comparison rules: competitors
Complying with the law when you compare your selling prices to the prices that other traders charge and avoiding giving misleading pricing information.
Price comparison rules
How to stay within the law when you make price comparisons for your products or services and avoid giving misleading pricing information.
Price comparison rules: previous prices
Complying with the law when you compare your new selling prices to prices you charged previously and prevent giving out misleading information.
Pricing inspections
What to expect when a trading standards officer visits your premises.
Pricing information
Guidance for traders on the regulations covering selling price information they provide to consumers to prevent misleading them.
Running an e-commerce website
The activities you will have to undertake once your e-commerce site has been launched including maintenance, marketing and security.
User experience in e-commerce
How to make an e-commerce website easy to use for the customer, including the user interface, shopping cart and payment software.
Implementing e-commerce
The different technology-related decisions to consider prior to introducing an e-commerce service including specification, domain name and web hosting.
Trading partner relationships and e-commerce
How internet-based technologies can improve relationships with your business and trading partners.
Wireless technology
An overview of wireless networking, the pros and cons, and options for setting up wireless networks for your business.
Securing your wireless network
WLAN security best practices and tips to help you protect your corporate wireless network from common security threats.