Whatever you need to know about web technology we will have industry experts on hand to answer your questions or to demonstrate how IT works and most importantly how to get IT working for you. Refreshments are available at all workshops.
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Technology for the 21st Century Business
Wednesday, April 28, 2010 from 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Practical Tips for Online Retailing
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Flexible Working: WELLS
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Search Engine Optimisation
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Flexible Working: BRIDGWATER
Thursday, May 13, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Microsoft Office Tools for Marketing
Friday, May 14, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
New Media
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Flexible Working: TAUNTON
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Flexible Working: MINEHEAD
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Cloud Computing for Small to Medium Businesses
Wednesday, June 09, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Somerset Connects: Social Media: FROME
Thursday, June 18, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Flexible Working: YEOVIL
Thursday, June 10, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
IT Security
Thursday, June 17, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Somerset Connects: Social Media: YEOVIL
Friday, June 10, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Technology for the 21st century business
28th April 2010, 1730 - 2100 , Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, Taunton, TA2 8PD - Free Entry
Connecting Somerset's award-winning technology workshops return with this highly interactive event designed to help business to get the most out of the web.
Our team of technology experts will take you through an engaging, fully-interactive, workshop experience using videos, actors and other media to show you how the latest online tools and technology can enhance your business's presence on the web.
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Practical Tips for Online Retailing
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Monks Yard, Horton Cross Farm, Ilminster, TA19 9PT - £20
This workshop is for startup businesses who are entering ecommerce for the first time and existing businesses that want to improve the performance of a currently under-performing retail web presence. The content will be presented in non-technical terms and use case studies and brand examples to illustrate important points.
During this workshop you will find out more about your online marketplace, how to analyse and understand who shops online and what makes them buy. The key elements that need to come together to make a successful ecommerce site, how to identify which ones are relevant to your marketplace and the ways to use them. How to promote your ecommerce site in various ways and the cost/benefits that are involved.
The workshop will be delivered in sessions with an opportunity to ask questions that are relevant to the subject and your particular business.
The workshop sessions:
Who are your online audiences?
- - Finding out about your online visitors, what they do and how to get through to them
- - The rise of Social Networking and its impact on retailers
- - Consumer power - what is is and how to work with it
How to make ecommerce work for you
- - Case studies of successful retailers &...
- - How to be like them, but in your own way
- - Planning for your new ecommerce website ( or updating your current one)
- - Managing your online presence
- - Making ecommerce deliveries a WOW experience for the customer...and for you .
Using Pay Per Click and other online or offline marketing tools
- - You may already be doing it, the essential checklist
- - Pay per Click vs Search Engine Optimising
- - Getting the best from Google and other search engines
- - How to make technology work for YOU
- - Practical tips to solve common online
Delegates will get a workbook, PDF copy of a 60 Page practical tips publication that this seminar is based on and a ecommerce project planner
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Flexible Working (Wells)
Wednesday, May 05, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Swan Hotel (Oak Suite), Sadler Street, Wells, BA5 2RX - Free
Tired of the commute in? Our Flexible Working Workshop will show you how easy and cost-effective it can be to give yourself or your staff the option of working remotely.
This course is aimed at anyone who is considering implementing a Flexible Working Policy in their organisation, or who wants to benefit from mobile working.
Delegates will gain a basic understanding of Flexible Working technology. They will be able to identify how Flexible Working could assist organisations and understand different examples of Flexible Working.
The workshop includes:
Introduction
What is Flexible Working?
Who is adopting Flexible Working?
Why adopt Flexible Working?
Does Flexible Working work?
Case Studies
National business viewpoint
Local business viewpoint
Different Types of Flexible Working
Benefits Flexible Working Offers Businesses
Employer benefits
Employee benefits
Financial benefits
Competitive advantages
Flexible Working Technologies
Wireless networking
Virtual Private Networks
Remote access
Mobile email/broadband
Voice Over IP (VoiP)
Q&A
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Search Engine Optimisation
Wednesday, May 12, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Monks Yard, Horton Cross Farm, Ilminster, TA19 9PT - £20
De-mystifying Search Engine Optimisation - the experts show you how to do it.
In the ever changing world of the web it can be difficult for business owners to keep up with the constant changes to search engines – Google alone changes its algorithms up to 10 times per week!
The workshop gives a thorough background and overview of search theory, and investigates how new technologies and social platforms are changing the search engine landscape.
Most importantly, it provides tips and advice for making your website more visible, gain more visitors, and convert more of those visitors into enquiries or sales.
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Flexible Working (Bridgwater)
Thursday, May 13, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Canalside Centre, BCC Huntworth, Bridgwater, TA6 6LQ - Free
Tired of the commute in? Our Flexible Working Workshop will show you how easy and cost-effective it can be to give yourself or your staff the option of working remotely.
This course is aimed at anyone who is considering implementing a Flexible Working Policy in their organisation, or who wants to benefit from mobile working.
Delegates will gain a basic understanding of Flexible Working technology. They will be able to identify how Flexible Working could assist organisations and understand different examples of Flexible Working.
The workshop includes:
Introduction
What is Flexible Working?
Who is adopting Flexible Working?
Why adopt Flexible Working?
Does Flexible Working work?
Case Studies
National business viewpoint
Local business viewpoint
Different Types of Flexible Working
Benefits Flexible Working Offers Businesses
Employer benefits
Employee benefits
Financial benefits
Competitive advantages
Flexible Working Technologies
Wireless networking
Virtual Private Networks
Remote access
Mobile email/broadband
Voice Over IP (VoiP)
Q&A
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Microsoft Office Tools for Marketing
Friday, May 14, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Lloyds Bank Chambers, Fore Street, Taunton, TA1 1RZ
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to produce a range of marketing materials ranging from mailshots to flyers and newsletter. To gain the most from this session delegates should be fluent in Word, Excel and Outlook.
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New Media
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Monks Yard, Horton Cross Farm, Ilminster, TA19 9PT - £20
This very popular hands-on workshop, run by two experienced film-makers, will show you how to make a short promotional film for your website.
You will work together with a group of fellow participants and be given a mystery product, a video camera and lights and will have one hour to write a script, present, film and direct a thirty-second promotional film.
Just like Masterchef but without the food, the heat of the kitchen or that big bloke saying your aubergine is undercooked. We want to empower your creativity, demystify the technology involved and inspire you to get on and make videos for your own website.
At the end of the session your film will be uploaded onto the web for all to see! We will show how easy it is to add it to add video to your blog or website and the impact that a video can make on your website traffic.
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Flexible Working (Taunton)
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Exchange House Business Centre, 12-14 The Crescent, Taunton, TA1 4EB - Free
Tired of the commute in? Our Flexible Working Workshop will show you how easy and cost-effective it can be to give yourself or your staff the option of working remotely.
This course is aimed at anyone who is considering implementing a Flexible Working Policy in their organisation, or who wants to benefit from mobile working.
Delegates will gain a basic understanding of Flexible Working technology. They will be able to identify how Flexible Working could assist organisations and understand different examples of Flexible Working.
The workshop includes:
Introduction
What is Flexible Working?
Who is adopting Flexible Working?
Why adopt Flexible Working?
Does Flexible Working work?
Case Studies
National business viewpoint
Local business viewpoint
Different Types of Flexible Working
Benefits Flexible Working Offers Businesses
Employer benefits
Employee benefits
Financial benefits
Competitive advantages
Flexible Working Technologies
Wireless networking
Virtual Private Networks
Remote access
Mobile email/broadband
Voice Over IP (VoiP)
Q&A
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Flexible Working: MINEHEAD
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, West Somerset Community College, Bircham Road, Minehead, TA24 6AY - Free
Tired of the commute in? Our Flexible Working Workshop will show you how easy and cost-effective it can be to give yourself or your staff the option of working remotely.
This course is aimed at anyone who is considering implementing a Flexible Working Policy in their organisation, or who wants to benefit from mobile working.
Delegates will gain a basic understanding of Flexible Working technology. They will be able to identify how Flexible Working could assist organisations and understand different examples of Flexible Working.
The workshop includes:
Introduction
What is Flexible Working?
Who is adopting Flexible Working?
Why adopt Flexible Working?
Does Flexible Working work?
Case Studies
National business viewpoint
Local business viewpoint
Different Types of Flexible Working
Benefits Flexible Working Offers Businesses
Employer benefits
Employee benefits
Financial benefits
Competitive advantages
Flexible Working Technologies
Wireless networking
Virtual Private Networks
Remote access
Mobile email/broadband
Voice Over IP (VoiP)
Q&A
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Cloud Computing for Small to Medium Businesses
Wednesday, June 09, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Monks Yard, Horton Cross Farm, Ilminster, TA19 9PT - £20
What is Cloud Computing? How does it work? And why could it be good for your business? This is a beginners guide to understanding the business benefits of cloud computing.
The workshop includes:
Introduction
What is Cloud Computing?
How does it work?
Why use it?
Case Studies
A legal practice with 6 members of staff
A professional services company with 1 member of staff but many business associates
How it works
Will cloud computing work for my business?
Does every cloud have a silver lining?
What happens if something goes wrong?
The workshop also looks:
* Critiquing costs experienced by the professional services company
* Setting up in real time cloud computing e-mail and calendaring for an example company
* Setting up in real time cloud computing file storage and sharing service for an example company
* There will also be a hands on example of a ‘cloud computing’ telephone system.
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Somerset Connects: Social Media - FROME
Thursday, June 18, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Frome Somerset Skills & Learning Centre, Frome Community College, Frome, BA11 2HQ - £30
Confused about what social media can really do for your business? Come to a hands-on workshop to discover how the latest web platforms can help you.
Each participant will have access to their own internet-connected computer and will discover what the best social media tools are for their particular business.
From learning how to set up your own Twitter account, and the business benefits that Twitter can bring you, to being more creative with your marketing through platforms like Flickr and Youtube, the SomersetConnects workshop will help you get instant access to the latest business tools.
We'll also be exploring some of the opportunities offered by Facebook, LinkedIn, Delicious and Ning. We guarantee that there will be at least one platform that is a perfect fit for your business strategy.
To make sure that SomersetConnects really responds to your needs we're asking for your input from the start. Visit www.somersetconnects.com to find out how you can get involved.
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Flexible Working (Yeovil)
Thursday, June 10, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Yeovil Innovation Centre, Barracks Close, Yeovil, BA22 8RN - Free
Tired of the commute in? Our Flexible Working Workshop will show you how easy and cost-effective it can be to give yourself or your staff the option of working remotely.
This course is aimed at anyone who is considering implementing a Flexible Working Policy in their organisation, or who wants to benefit from mobile working.
Delegates will gain a basic understanding of Flexible Working technology. They will be able to identify how Flexible Working could assist organisations and understand different examples of Flexible Working.
The workshop includes:
Introduction
What is Flexible Working?
Who is adopting Flexible Working?
Why adopt Flexible Working?
Does Flexible Working work?
Case Studies
National business viewpoint
Local business viewpoint
Different Types of Flexible Working
Benefits Flexible Working Offers Businesses
Employer benefits
Employee benefits
Financial benefits
Competitive advantages
Flexible Working Technologies
Wireless networking
Virtual Private Networks
Remote access
Mobile email/broadband
Voice Over IP (VoiP)
Q&A
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IT Security
Thursday, June 17, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Monks Yard, Horton Cross Farm, Ilminster, TA19 9PT
This event is aimed at the small business owner who is interested in protecting information and IT systems from unathorised access, use disclosure, disruption, modification or destruction.
The workshop looks at:
* Who can gain access to your data?
* The purpose of security
* Security for staff working at home
* Security for a small to medium business
* Security and cloud computing
* What is unified threat management?
* How to chose the correct unified threat management for your business
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Somerset Connects: Social Media: YEOVIL
Friday, June 10, 2010 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Dolphin House, 21 Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1TQ - £30
Confused about what social media can really do for your business? Come to a hands-on workshop to discover how the latest web platforms can help you.
Each participant will have access to their own internet-connected computer and will discover what the best social media tools are for their particular business.
From learning how to set up your own Twitter account, and the business benefits that Twitter can bring you, to being more creative with your marketing through platforms like Flickr and Youtube, the SomersetConnects workshop will help you get instant access to the latest business tools.
We'll also be exploring some of the opportunities offered by Facebook, LinkedIn, Delicious and Ning. We guarantee that there will be at least one platform that is a perfect fit for your business strategy.
To make sure that SomersetConnects really responds to your needs we're asking for your input from the start. Visit www.somersetconnects.com to find out how you can get involved.
Book Your Somerset Connects: Social Media - YEOVIL Place Now
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