Marisa Wiman

In the past, news came exclusively from newspapers, magazines and television. Now through latest technology, reading news has become fun and engaging.

In this article Kelvin Davis provides details on two latest innovations.

• Kindle

Kindle is a " portable e-book reader", which enables you to browse, buy, download,read news and books. It give s you a feel of reading real newspaper .


• Ipad
  Reading news in ipad is more dynamic, it allows you to gather you to read , and share content in an exciting way.The iBook application provides a nice backlit reading experience.
  

Businesses are looking for ways to become more efficient and productive for their business and personal needs. Communication has become real simple with many innovative resources available for capturing audiences through live streaming broadcast.

Visual communication is the forefront, and now with a basic free uStream account, you can create a live channel ready for broadcasting video and audio real time.http://ustream.tv

This service enables business owners to share news, create products and connect with clients at a low cost by taking advantage of the cloud service technology available to them.

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Struggling to manage debtors or AR?
Running short of cash?
Want customers to pay on time?

It is not hard when you follow a process or system to manage the people owing you money. This is called the “debtors list”.
This FREE guide shares our accounts receivable best practice guide that we have been using for 7 years.

The secret is IT WORKS!

This is a no cost tool available for business owners wanting to maximize they revenue, cash position and profitability.

Download and enjoy!

Thanks,
Kelvin Davis

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In this article Kelvin Davis, talks about cloud tracking devices to catch thieves already in use

Here are some examples;

Phone/ipads
Once your phone is switched on, it will automatically connect to the internet, and using owners iCloud account,you can easily activate the tracking devices.

Android phones and tablets
Google users can trigger the phone showing GPS location or activating ringtone.

Business laptops and personal computers
These devices has applications installed that enable us to keep record of the new person using the keyboard or taking pictures and the location.

Stolen cameras
Keeps track of the signature on the internet by using unique serial numbers inserted in the camera which gets stored automatically and thus Exif data makes it impossible to change or delete anything.

Cloud services can enable you to recover stolen items if you are a user of Smart phones, tablets and business computers, as all of these have a built in tracking device using GPS.

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Want to use a Virtual Assistant but unsure how to go about it?

Looking for answers on HOW to engage a Virtual Assistant?

Our Virtual Assistant team prepared this simple guide to help our Cloud services Virtual Assistant clients. Thanks to all our clients for sending us the most important aspects when engaging a VA.

How do you engage a virtual assistant, contains easy steps,

• The thought processes
• Steps to take
• How to prepare your business
• How to maximise your benefit

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A new function is available on Iphone and Android phone, where you can call for free, send text messages, video, picture send and receive using a peer-to-peer based application.
Free applications you need to install are

• Viber

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Viber
You can call or text any Viber user, anywhere in the world, for free. Both the caller and receiver need to have the vibre installed.
Viber integrates flawlessly with your existing address book, has good sound quality and once activated,
does not require a PIN, username or any additional "in application" purchase.
Whats App
Another must have is Whats App. Once you have it installed you'll automatically have all your contact list whose using Whatsppp. It is one of the easiest way to send messages and chat with your friends when using a mobile phone or iPhone.

To be effective, the board report format is designed to fit the exact needs of a particular company, its departments and its management.

A report template should provide

1. Company strategic position and growth inhibitors
2. New business opportunities for consideration
3. Key Performance Indicators (company health and sustainability)
4. Corporate compliance information and correspondence summary
5. Financial management report with short term forecast
6. Company shareholder valuation guide (EBIT-DA)
   

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Conventional views will not enhance business development. In today’s challenging business environment, communication infrastructure needs to leverage the cloud and benefit from reduced cost.

Lately, a revolution has occurred in voice communication including video and call cost reduction.

Here are some examples:

• Skype
• Asterisk
• Skye to Asterisk link

In simple terms, businesses will be video conferencing, or calling “business to business” as easily as “sending an email”. Video, audio (voice calls), instant messaging all will become fully integrated to your business email network.

Why do companies outsource?

Today, outsourcing basically refers to delegating an internal business function to an outside provider. This outsourcing can extend to offshore if the service matches demand.

Most entrepreneurs start up their business and do most of the work themselves, taking on the responsibility for marketing, sales, HR, technology, and other components of the business. As the business grows and they decide they can’t handle all the tasks, they hire someone to do the non-core work.

• IT is relatively easy to outsource, especially with the cloud service and you have confidence in the provider.
• Network Operations Centre (NOC monitoring and action) is even easier. Little direct involvement, it is a system.
• A virtual assistant requires direct interaction with clients and therefore a greater level of trust and business knowledge is required.

So why do business outsource, or use offshore?

I have seen that most business outsource tasks and offshore out of necessity, rather than desire. It all depends on what the company does and its long term needs.

For example, if a company has an IT department build in, why would it go after it outsourcing? Before deciding to outsource, it is important to define what specific goals are to be met.

Some of the factors considered before outsourcing offshore are:

1. Cost savings (up to 40%)
2. Lower on costs Skilled expertise
3. Increased productivity and efficiency
4. Easier HR management

Here is a guide why business outsource and offshore tasks, also what are the key drivers behind outsourcing offshore.

Regards,

Kelvin Davis

The driving force of any businesses moving IT services to Cloud is reducing IT Cost and return of investment for business. After all cloud services offer, better scalability, automation, reliability and virtualization.
Let’s look at the business expense associated with IT in the business. These can be broken down into 3 areas;

• Capital Costs
• Operating Costs
• Financial Costs

 

Capital Cost
A capital cost requires you to pay up front for the hardware and software that you will use for three years. When the warranty finishes you will change the server for a new one. This capital expense constantly drains your cash reserves with the three or four year replacements.
 

Operational
Once a business has installed a server it must make sure that it is properly maintained. This either requires the business owner or other employee to spend time monitoring the server’s status and carry out maintenance.
 

Financial
This is similar to a loan allowing you to purchase now, with interest payable to the finance or leasing company. Leasing hardware removes the initial cash outlay, converting costs to an operation expense each year. If you do not have the cash available now, financing allows an immediate solution with payments over 3 – 5 years.

Cloud services saves huge amount of costs because it removes the need for a small business to own a server. Paying only for the cost that is required lessens the strain on cash flow and puts IT in sync with how a business is performing.

Companies whose using cloud model IT will be able to easily and cheaply scale up their IT without the need for expensive new infrastructure.It is called ‘pay as you grow’ – meaning you just pay for the service you require and when you require it and can be free to develop without stressing about any expensive up scaling costs.

Hi all,

Just a news update that Fiji Sun are now publishing Kelvins articles on Monday, instead of Sundays paper.

In this way we can spread the word to more business people during the weekdays.

Thank you Fiji Sun for the opportunity to share the Cloud technology, tips and tricks with the readers.

Regards

Arti Sharma
Greymouse Marketing

Today, outsourcing basically refers to delegating an internal business function to an outside provider. Most entrepreneurs set up up their business and do most of the work themselves, taking on the responsibility for marketing, sales, technology, and other components of the business. As the business develops and they decide they can’t handle all the tasks, they engage someone to do the non-core work.

It all depends on what the company does and its long term needs. For example, if a company has an IT department build in, why would it go after it outsourcing?

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Did you know you can receive a "Tax Discount" of 50%

Off your interest income?

"On 25 November 2011, the government announced it would defer the start date of the savings discount measure to 2013-14 income year.

From 1 July 2013, individuals will be entitled to a tax discount of 50% on up to $500 of interest income they receive.

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The driving force of any businesses moving IT services to Cloud is reducing IT Cost and return of investment for business. After all cloud services offer, better scalability, automation, reliability and virtualization.

Let’s look at the business expense associated with IT in the business. These can be broken down into 3 areas;

• Capital Costs
• Operating Costs
• Financial Costs

Capital Cost

A capital cost requires you to pay up front for the hardware and software that you will use for three years. When the warranty finishes you will change the server for a new one. This capital expense constantly drains your cash reserves with the three or four year replacements.

Operational

Once a business has installed a server it must make sure that it is properly maintained. This either requires the business owner or other employee to spend time monitoring the server’s status and carry out maintenance.

Financial

This is similar to a loan allowing you to purchase now, with interest payable to the finance or leasing company. Leasing hardware removes the initial cash outlay, converting costs to an operation expense each year. If you do not have the cash available now, financing allows an immediate solution with payments over 3 – 5 years.

Cloud services saves huge amount of costs because it removes the need for a small business to own a server. Paying only for the cost that is required lessens the strain on cash flow and puts IT in sync with how a business is performing.

Companies whose using cloud model IT will be able to easily and cheaply scale up their IT without the need for expensive new infrastructure.It is called ‘pay as you grow’ – meaning you just pay for the service you require and when you require it and can be free to develop without stressing about any expensive up scaling costs.

The driving force of any businesses moving IT services to Cloud is reducing IT Cost and return of investment for business. After all cloud services offer, better scalability, automation, reliability and virtualization.

Let’s look at the business expense associated with IT in the business. These can be broken down into 3 areas;

• Capital Costs
• Operating Costs
• Financial Costs

Capital Cost

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Even though most businesses are shifting towards cloud technology, some IT managers are still terrified of the thought.
Recently, huge recognition has been given that cloud technology is genuine and has the potential to improve a company’s financial situation, fears still surround adoption of new technologies.

The most common fear among IT managers is fear of losing control of services.
In this article, Kelvin Davis, talks about overcoming doubts and uncertainties of using Cloud Services.
"I have always found that knowledge plus experience removes fear, especially in technology"

Even though most businesses are shifting towards cloud technology, some IT managers are still terrified of the thought.

Recently, huge recognition has been given that cloud technology is genuine and has the potential to improve a company’s financial situation, fears still surround adoption of new technologies.

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Another SCAM to report, this time "Domain Renewal Group"

I class this as really bad advertising designed to fool a non IT person. As a business owner you need to be aware of what is going on.

Yes it is a scam, Domain Renewal Group send “marketing material” that looks like an invoice to renew the domain name.
They then transfer the domain into their control from your current provider.

I called the number and spoke to the person at the support. Their phone number is + 1 905 479 2533 .

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Husband & Wife share their Business Life

Marisa Wiman and Kelvin Davis are public speakers (husband and wife team) that share with business audiences the journey to financial and time freedom and what is required to achieve the goals.

Together the couple share;

• The Journey
• What is freedom
• What is Cash-flow

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What is Cash-flow?

Cash Flow is the lifeblood of your business.

You will need to have your own business, not a job. This business work generating or consuming CASH. If you can generate CASH while you do something else then magic happens.

A business is NOT about "a noose around your neck", instead it is about generating CASH without your input. When you have this you have freedom to do other things.

With extra time you may choose;

• To "growing your business"
• spend money buying luxury items
• Invest money in other investments

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