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USE TECHNOLOGY

USE TECHNOLOGY. 13.1 Technology and Your Business 13.2 Learn about the Internet 13.3 Purchase Technology. Lesson 13.1 TECHNOLOGY AND YOUR BUSINESS. Determine the different types of computer hardware entrepreneurs use. Choose the computer software you will need to run your business.

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USE TECHNOLOGY

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  1. Chapter 13 USE TECHNOLOGY 13.1 Technology and Your Business 13.2 Learn about the Internet 13.3 Purchase Technology

  2. Chapter 13 Lesson 13.1TECHNOLOGY AND YOUR BUSINESS • Determine the different types of computer hardware entrepreneurs use. • Choose the computer software you will need to run your business. • Consider other types of technology for your business. GOALS

  3. Chapter 13 COMPUTER HARDWARE • Computers and the equipment used with them are known as computer hardware. • Hardware includes: • Desktop computers • Portable computers • Printers • Modems

  4. Chapter 13 DESKTOP COMPUTERS • Personal computers • Macintosh computers

  5. Chapter 13 PORTABLE COMPUTERS • Advantages of portable computers • Disadvantages of portable computers

  6. Chapter 13 PRINTERS • Laser printers • Ink-jet printers • Dot matrix printers

  7. Chapter 13 MODEMS • A modem is an electronic device that allows information to be transmitted over telephone lines from one computer to another.

  8. Chapter 13 COMPUTER SOFTWARE • Software refers to the programs that control computer hardware and direct its operation.

  9. Chapter 13 TYPES OF SOFTWARE • Word processing programs • Spreadsheet programs • Database programs

  10. Chapter 13 ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE PROGRAMS • Graphics programs • Scheduling programs • Zip compression utilities • Presentation software

  11. Chapter 13 OTHER TECHNOLOGIES TO CONSIDER • LCD projector/panel • Fax capabilities • Photocopier • Scanner • File transfer protocol (FTP)

  12. Chapter 13 Lesson 13.2LEARN ABOUT THE INTERNET • Access the Internet to send messages and find information. • Discover how to promote your business over the Web. • Transact business over the Internet. GOALS

  13. Chapter 13 LOG ON TO THE INTERNET • Choose an Internet service provider • Use electronic mail • Surf the Internet

  14. Chapter 13 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS ON THE INTERNET • Do you need a web site? • What should your web site include?

  15. Chapter 13 TRANSACT BUSINESS OVER THE INTERNET • Establish an electronic customer base • Select software

  16. Chapter 13 Lesson 13.3PURCHASE TECHNOLOGY • Assess your business’s need for technology. • Determine where to purchase your technology. GOALS

  17. Chapter 13 ASSESS YOUR TECHNOLOGY NEEDS • What kind of computer technology do you need? • Purchase hardware • Purchase software

  18. Chapter 13 WRITE A TECHNOLOGY PLAN • Write specific goals you have for your business. • Describe how technology could be used to meet those goals cost-effectively.

  19. Chapter 13 MAKE YOUR PURCHASE • Computer consultants • Retail sources • Mail-order and Internet companies

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