Ramon Ray's draft presentation for Small Biz Tech Tour - http://www.smallbiztechtour.com - I'd love your input and critique!

1. You’ve never heard it like this before!

2. It’s like a puzzle, that’s confusing at first. But when done correctly all the
pieces fit together well and the whole looks great

3. Use It Strategically
To Grow Your Business.

4.  Hardware
 Software
 Online software
 Installed software
 Mobility
 Hardware
 Software
 Security

5. Core of your office (yep even with phones and tablets)

6.  Storage
 Memory
 Monitor size
 Processor
 Ergonomics

7.  Network speed
 Network security
 Wireless vs Wired
 Broadband
Connectivity
 S P E E D Matters

8.  Speed
 Noise level
 Color vs Black and
White
 Multi Function
Printer (MPF)
 Laser vs Inkjet
 Mobile compatible
 Apps
 What are the overall
features you need
for your business?

9.  Network Attached Storage
 Directly accessible on the network
 Direct attached storage
 Attached to a computer

10.  Managed vs On Premise
 VOIP
 Desk telephones vs Cell Phones

11.  On premise server
(Linux, Windows
Server)
 Online File
Storage (Box.net,
Dropbox, Egnyte)
vs Server File
Storage
 File server vs
Application server

12.  Scanner
 Mouse
 Video camera
 Keyboard

13. Be as productive out of the office as you are in the office

14. Mobile
Pyramid
Wireless Remote
Security
Access Access

15.  Mobile broadband
 WiFi

16.  VPN (Virtual Private Network)
 File Sharing (Dropbox, Carbonite, Mozy,
SurgarSync, Egnyte)

17.  WiFi Access
 Bluetooth
 Encrypt devices
and files
 Remote device
management
(remote wipe)
 Location
awareness

18.  Tablets
 Smartphones
 Notebooks

20.  Apple iOS
 Google Android
 RIM Black Berry
 Microsoft Windows Mobile
 Windows or Mac

21.  Online software (cloud) vs Installed Software
 Web Browser (Google Chrome, Internet
Explorer, Mozilla, Firefox)
 Accounting (Quick Books, Xero, Wave
Accounting, Outright, Freshbooks, Sage
Peachtree)
 Office Suites (Microsoft Office 365, Google
Apps)

22.  Collaboration and Communication
 Task Management (ASANA)
 Video Conference (Zoom.Us)
 Web Building (vFlyer, Word Press)
 CRM (Infusionsoft, Batch Book, Zoho,
Campaigner CRM, Nimble, SalesForce,
HighRise)

24.  No software installed on a computer
 All software is accessed on a remote server

25.  Easier and faster upgrades
 Quickly scale
• Fast implementation – only a browser
• Data is backed up and secure

26.  More productivity
 Save money
 Less hassle
 Others manage the tech stuff. You run your
business.

27.  Your phone system (Ring Central, Grasshopper,
Verizon)
 Your office suite (Microsoft Office 365, Google
Apps, Zoho)
 Your file sharing (Dropbox, SugarSync, Mozy,
Egnyte)
 Your finances (Quickbooks Online, Outright,
Freshbooks)
 Your CRM & Contact Management (Infusionsoft,
SalesLogix, ACT!)
 Your Security (Symantec, Carbonite, others)

28.  One cloud service can speak to another
through API’s
 Easier to transfer data – less data entry

30.  Track record of success
 Years in business
 Who uses them
 What are their security systems
 How fast can you access your data
 Is your data hostage

33.  Vigilance
 Look. Then Click. (Links / Email Attachments)
 Use Difficult Passwords
 Be Paranoid, Nervous and Untrusting

34.  Computer and Mobile Device Security
Software
 Anti-virus, anti-malware, browser security,
upgrade software, download with caution
 2 Factor Authentication
 Network Configuration (router configured?)
 Backup (files, applications – full system
backup and restoration)