HOW ICT HELP IN SMALL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

WHAT IS ICT?

ICT (information and communications technology - or technologies) is an umbrella term that includes any communication device or application, encompassing: radio, television, cellular phones, computer and network hardware and software, satellite systems and so on, as well as the various services and applications associated with them, such as videoconferencing and distance learning. ICTs are often spoken of in a particular context, such as ICTs in education, health care, or libraries.

Ø Share point & Intranet sites

Setting up an intranet site is one of the best ways for small businesses to keep all their works in the loop and communicate new information. Setting up a “what’s new” section on the website is the perfect way to brag about new business wins, post job opportunities and gather the input of employers through periodic surveys. Companies can also use Microsoft sharepoint services to set up internal websites designed for specific projects and this can help the business run more smoothly and effectively.

Ø Instant Messaging

Instant Messaging can be used in business and in many ways it is for superior to email. With an Instant Messaging program, supervisors and managers can see which workers are signed in and at their desks which ones are in meetings and which one out of the office. The entrepreneur can often get much needed answers quickly using an instant messaging than by using phone or email. Just knowing who is available can save valuable time and help small business owners find the right resources when they needed. Microsoft Office Communicator is one of the most widely used instant messaging programs, but many small businesses use web-based instant messaging programs from Yahoo, Google and other sources.

Ø Email

Emailing is a good way to send information and receive it much more efficiently and as a technological business communication. While companies may use many different and newer forms of communication, email is still one of the most effective communication methods available when it is used properly. It is a good idea for small firms to use email sparingly in order to foster one-on-one communication and cooperation, but email can still be valuable, especially when the small business has multiple offices in multiple areas. Other email also can use communication technology such as fax machine phone internet and so on.

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