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eCommerce in Wales

Hi, I will be presenting at an event in Wales on the 4th April to a number of eCommerce advisors.  Is there any special message you would want me to give?

The Opportunity Wales programme has delivered over 9,000 eCommerce Review meetings with SMEs in Wales.   

Outline Programme Schedule

 

9:00 * 9:30 Registration and Refreshments

 

9:30 -9:35 Welcome and Introduction

 

9:35 * 10:40 Session 1 (Includes 10-15 minutes for Q&A interaction in presentation)

 

Microsoft Strategic Update

How software will be delivered as a service and the impact this will have on computer hardware, software, devices, upgrades, bandwidth requirements, customisation and configuration, eCommerce integration and the consumer and business user.

 

10:40 -11:00 Break and Refreshments

 

11:00 * 12:15 Session 2 (Includes 10-15 minutes for Q&A interaction)

 

Windows Live and Office Live

What are these services and offerings and how will these offerings help your business clients.

Security and privacy issues and solutions.

5-10 clever things you should know about these products.

 

12:15 -  1:15 Buffet Lunch

 

 1:15 -  2:15 Session 3 (Includes 15 minutes for Q&A interaction)

 

Microsoft CRM 3.0 and its integration with Microsoft Office and other applications to have a single customer record for all applications.

On-Demand or On-Premise solutions and pricing. How easy is CRM 3.0 to customise or configure?  What about operating system and appliction updates and packs on CRM3.0?

5-10 clever things you should know about these products.

 

 2:15 -  2:35 Break and Refreshments

 

 2:35 -  3:45 Session 4 (Includes 15 minutes for Q&A interaction) Future e-benefits using Microsoft Windows Vista & Office 2007 What's different and how these products will help businesses to change their working practices to be more efficient using on-line solutions.

5-10 clever things you should know about these products.

 

 3:45 * 4:00 Q & A and (Close)

I will let you know more as I know more.

ttfn

David

Posted Mon, Mar 13 2006 1:05 AM by David Overton

Comments

Tim Long wrote re: eCommerce in Wales
on Mon, Mar 13 2006 3:09 AM
Well, I guess the obvious thing is to keep plugging away to raise the profile of the Blue Badge (Small Business Specialist) and the existence of South Wales Small Business Specialist Group. This is something I asked of a number of people at the SBSC planning day recently. The more business advisors who are aware of what a Small Business Specialist is, the better. We recently had our own eCommerce review with a gentleman called Gary Parsons who works with Venture Wales. We talked a little bit about the South Wales Small Business Specialist Group and SBSC and he said he would consider referring new business to us in the future. But that's just one advisor. If you can spread the word to other advisors, that would be great.
Tonyp wrote re: eCommerce in Wales
on Thu, Mar 16 2006 8:09 PM
What no SBS David? I talked recently with one of our local business advisors who was very keen on SBS. I have also talked about presenting to e-commerce advisors on Wales on the remote connectivity of SBS which most don't seem to know about.
I also agree with Tim, plugging the SBSC blue badge is essential.
David Overton wrote re: eCommerce in Wales
on Fri, Mar 17 2006 12:35 AM
I am sure there is some SBS in there, but don't be fooled into thinking that SBS is the only solution for small businesses by Microsoft.  We also have Windows, Office, BCM, 3rd party apps, hosted solutions by us and our partners...

It is about finding the right balance.

As always, no matter what technology is used, the blue badge should be sought!!

ttfn

David
solanki wrote re: eCommerce in Wales
on Thu, Jul 27 2006 7:24 AM
Small and micro-businesses throughout Mid Wales will be eligible for a new award that is being piloted in the region to help support e-business projects.

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