Helping Business Grow Events

Wednesday 21st June 2006 - Vale of Glamorgan Hotel

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS NOW CLOSED

We really appreciate you taking the time to attend our event at the Vale of Glamorgan Hotel so a big thank you to all of you who came along.  As promised, you can download the presentations as well as find related information from the links below:

Why eCommerce is relevant to SMEs by Martin Parfett, eCIC

In his presentation Martin explained that eCommerce is not just about selling on the Web.  His view is that eCommerce is much broader - if a business carries out some of its work electronically, for instance using eMail, then it can be thought of as using eCommerce.  He also looked at where Welsh SME's are with their use of eCommerce, the challenges and some successes.

Powerpoint presentation

Related Links

• eCommerce Innovation Centre, Cardiff University
• State of the Nation eCommerce survey
• Case Study: Flyshack, Llanelli (you'll need to register on this site to view this case study)

Opportunity Wales: a clients view by Cath Howard, Lincoln House Hotel

In her presentation Cath outlined her hotel business and explained how Opportunity Wales helped by advising on the installation of a wireless broadband network which is available free of charge to all of her guests.  Opportunity Wales have also helped to put together a virtual tour of the hotel which illustrates some of the rooms that are available.

Related links

• Lincoln House Hotel

Working Smarter by Philip Lee, Opportunity Wales

In his presentation Phil looked at ways in which new technology can help you to both attract new and retain existing customers.  Topics covered include eMail marketing, RSS (Really Simple Syndication) feeds and podcasts.

Powerpoint presentation

Hear the presentation in our latest podcast !

Related Links:

• Request a free Google Analytics account
• Article: Email - a versatile marketing tool for Welsh SME's
• Article: Tips for mailshots and newsletters
• Example of a purchased auto-responder from Parabots.com
• Example of a hosted auto-responder from GetResponse.com
• Example of a on-line retailer using an RSS feed to announce new products: www.wadescycles.co.uk
• Tutorial: Find and read RSS feeds
• Tutorial: Add an RSS feed to your Web site
• Tutorial: How to promote your RSS feed
• Article: The business of podcasting
• eView: Podcasts - A world of information in your pocket
• Tutorial: Find, download and listen to podcasts
• Podcast: eCommerce Today by Opportunity Wales

Broadband in Business by Alan Daies, Junction 31

In his presentation Alan gave an overview of the various solutions that BT offer based around their broadband products including IT Support, remote back-up using Data Sure and the Fusion bluetooth mobile phone.

Powerpoint Presentation

Related Links

• Junction 31 Ltd

We'll be running more events in the autumn throughout Wales.  If you'd like us to eMail you when we've finalised the dates and venues then please send an email to events@opportunitywales.co.uk