The Internet is the marketplace of the future. In order for your small business to be seen, you need to establish a web presence and get your workplace online. By following these tips, you will have your company up to speed with the 21st century in no time at all.
ESTABLISHING A WEB SITE
Consider using a virtual hosting service that offers automated installation of software packages. Look into content management systems and decide which one is right for your application. A popular choice is WordPress, due to its flexibility, rich feature set and ease of use. Remember to only buy as much bandwidth as you expect to need, plus a little headroom. Try to get a virtual host that offers a low latency connection to where most of your clients and customers will be connecting from.
WIRING UP THE OFFICE
Most small businesses do not need expensive Internet connection options such as T-carrier lines. Instead, a DOCSIS/Cable connection will get the job done while also leaving some room to grow. Most small businesses do not require more than 16 megabits of downlink bandwidth and 4 megabits of upstream bandwidth. The only exception is if you need to frequently transfer very large files, make heavy use of video teleconferencing, stream multimedia content or have more than five concurrent heavy users.
Networking your small business is simple. All you will need is a DOCSIS/Cable, Fiber Optic or DSL modem, a router and some Category 5 or Category 6 Ethernet cable. Use switches to expand your network whenever possible. Hubs retransmit signals to computers other than the intended destination. This increases the likelihood of collisions, reduced throughput and other problems.
In the event that you choose to use a wireless network, ensure that it is secure. Use a wireless router with the latest firmware from the manufacturer. Secure the web interface with a strong password that includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers and special characters. Encrypt your network with the latest security protocol that you can. A good choice is WPA2. Use a long and complex network key in order to maximize security. Frequently change this key to prevent anyone from cracking it. Consider implementing MAC address filtering so that only authorized devices can connect to the wireless network.
If you need to run new cable drops for your company, the most economical approach is to make your own cables. Buying pre-assembled cables is expensive and messy. Category 5 and 6 cable can be purchased in bulk on a spool. The RJ-45 connector heads can also be purchased in bulk very cheaply. Run your Ethernet cabling and attach the ends with patch panels and Ethernet jacks where necessary.
Author Bio
Author Bio
Heather Smith is an ex-nanny. Passionate about thought leadership and writing, Heather regularly contributes to various career, social media, public relations, branding, and parenting blogs/websites. She also provides value to http://www.nanny.net/ by giving advice on site design as well as the features and functionality to provide more and more value to nannies and families across the U.S. and Canada. She can be available at H.smith7295 [at] gmail.com.
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