1.5.2 Technology and business

An advantage of portable computers is that they

• are less expensive than desktop computers
• Can be used anywhere
• have smaller keyboards than desktop computers
• require a battery pack

A file accessible through the World wide Web that greets visitors and provides information

• spreadsheet
• web page
• search engine
• desktop

The internet is a worldwide computer network that allows people to 

• access the world wide web
• send and receive electronic mail
• buy and sell merchandise electronically
• all of these

To find products and services you need to run your business, you can search the web using

• a search engine
• browser
• e-commerce
• web paging

You may want to consider electronic marketing

• your traditional marketing methods have not been successful
• you sell products or services that can be used by people all over the country
• you can hire an inexpensive web site desginer
• your business targets only customers who live in your aea.

Before you purchase technology for your business, you should

• choose an internet service provider
• carefully assess your needs
• hire a computer consultant
• be open for business for at least six months

Before you purchase technology for your business, you should

• choose an internet service provider
• carefully assess your needs
• hire a computer consultant
• be open for business for at least six months

A technology plan should describe how technology can be use to--

• prepare income tax returns
• meet specific goals cost-effectively
• develop a business plan
• increase equity capital in your business

To setup an e-commerce site, you will need software that

• designs complex graphics
• can verify the validity of customers' credit card numbers
• can compile numerical data easily
• will link up with spreadsheets software

your website should

• be designed by a professional website designer
• not allow people to contact you through email
• have the same address as that of your closest competitor
• let customers know how they can place an order