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How To Change Your Operating System Safely

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
It’s no longer news that Windows 7 the latest operating system in the Windows family is around the corner.
Does the fact that a new version of an operating system exists, mean that you have to jump on the bandwagon immediately just
so you can brag that you are using the ‘latest’ OS?
Well, when you consider that huge cost in purchasing legal copies of these software (copyright laws dictate one software per computer system), then you had better think twice!
Moreso, the latest versions tend not be as stable as they claim because no matter what the manufacturers say, they’d
always have bugs that they’re yet to discover. And would you want to be the scapegoat whose vital information gets into the hands of every tom, dick and harry just because of a glitch in the new software?
It is safer in the long run to just stick to your existing software for at least the next one year, so that by then many
of the bugs would have been sorted out and you’d be sure of getting a more stable and secure software.
So think twice, before you start dumping your Windows XP or Vista for Windows 7. Moreover, let us use this opportunity to plead with you all to stay clear of pirated softwares – they are illegal. Don’t be fooled by their cheaper cost, they’re illegal and in the long run may prove dangerous to your system!
A word – they say – is enough for the wise. Till next time.

It’s no longer news that Windows 7 the latest operating system in the Windows family is around the corner. Does the fact that a new version of an operating system exists, mean that you have to jump on the bandwagon immediately just so you can brag that you are using the ‘latest’ OS?

Well, when you consider that huge cost in purchasing legal copies of these software (copyright laws dictate one software per computer system), then you had better think twice!

Moreso, the latest versions tend not be as stable as they claim because no matter what the manufacturers say, they’d always have bugs that they’re yet to discover. And would you want to be the scapegoat whose vital information gets into the hands of every tom, dick and harry just because of a glitch in the new software?

It is safer in the long run to just stick to your existing software for at least the next one year, so that by then many of the bugs would have been sorted out and you’d be sure of getting a more stable and secure software.

So think twice, before you start dumping your Windows XP or Vista for Windows 7. Moreover, let us use this opportunity to plead with you all to stay clear of pirated softwares – they are illegal. Don’t be fooled by their cheaper cost, they’re illegal and in the long run may prove dangerous to your system!

A word – they say – is enough for the wise. Till next time.

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6 Benefits of Having a CMS Website

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Nowadays, it is not just enough to talk of having a website. What is actually important is to talk of having an online
presence.

To this end, most discerning clients have turned to professional web development firms like Mauco Internet Consultants to help them create a professional online presence that takes into consideration their peculiar needs, goals aspirations and of course, their budget.

Therefore, we at Mauco Internet Consultants felt that we ought to focus on highlighting the benefits of having an online presence via a database driven website.

The benefits are as follows:

  • The number of pages on your website will only be limited by the size of your hosting storage.
  • Your site visitors will have a pleasurable online experience every time because they’ll be able to participates in polls, forums, etc.
  • With the aid of your database and Content Management System, You will have total control over the content (layout, text, graphics etc) of your website.
  • No need to learn complex web authoring languages like HTML, JavaScript, PHP etc.
  • Time critical updates can be made simply by the click of a button.
  • High level of security as you can restrict the information available to specific staff, clients, visitors etc based on user privileges assigned to them.

This however doesn’t mean that you should jump at the next available CMS. There are some CMS out there that we hate because in the hands of inexperienced users, they can cause more problems than they solve. So the best thing is to discuss your need website needs with your webmaster or internet consultant.

At Mauco Internet Consultants we offer cost effective Database Driven website Development services to help you grow your business online to make you more successful.

Do you have any good or bad experience in using CMS on your website? Feel free to share your experience with us by commenting below.

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Creating Systems To Make You More Productive

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Running a business is a hard job any day. You find yourself doing the job of a ceo, security guard, repair man, marketer, cleaner everyday, because those
assigned to such tasks didn’t do it to your expectation or didn’t do it at all!

But the most valuable asset at your disposal now is time. Yes, time to think, plan and decide on the way forward for your business.

So start right now to create systems in your business that help to free you of many of the repetitive and time consuming tasks that can easily be assigned to and supervised by others.

Think of the likes of Ted Turner (founder of CNN), Fola Adeola of (GTBank) and Bill Gates (Microsoft). These men have created systems in their businesses that have allowed them to exit from the day-to-day tasks of their businesses whilst remaining in the background to think and plan on the ‘Next Big Thing.’

You don’t need to be at the helm of a multi billion empire to be able to implement this strategy in your business. Start now by creating systems and putting checks and balances in place to make you more productive.

Have you placed any systems in your business that has helped to make you more productive? Feel free to share your experience by commenting below.

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Are You Considering Getting An E-Commerce Websites?

Sunday, June 7th, 2009

Small business owners in Nigeria are struggling to have a strong presence on the internet. Whatever product or service you are offering, the internet levels the playing field and lets you compete with the bigger businesses, reaching customers all around the world who can buy from you 24 hours a day.

In the competitive world of the internet, being successful requires careful planning and taking the right steps. This article, it is hoped, will help you take the right steps to launching a successful e-commerce website.

Many Nigerian banks have partnered foreign organizations like Visa, Mastercard and Interswitch to help Nigerian businesses benefits from e-commerce. However, a lot has to be considered before choosing to have an e-commerce website.

Websites that work for you, the way you work for your business

Websites that work for you, the way you work for your business

Some of the things to consider include

Cost: The cost of having a fully functional ecommerce website most times runs into several thousands, if not millions of naira. Some of the tools you’ll have to put in place includes an Internet merchant account i.e. a special account with an acquiring bank that allows the merchant to accept credit cards over the Internet. The merchant typically pays a processing fee for each transaction processed, also known as the discount rate.

A merchant applies for an Internet Merchant Account in a process similar to applying for a commercial loan. The fees charged by the acquiring bank will vary.You’ll also need a payment gateway i.e. a service that provides connectivity among merchants, customers, and financial networks to process authorizations and payments. The service is usually operated by a third-party provider such as VeriSign.

Security: The security of your site and your payment gateway has to be seriously researched as neither you nor your clients would appreciated having their private and personal information breached by hackers.You’ll also need to provide an SSL certificate When taking your customer’s sensitive information over the web.

Hosting: A mission critical website hosting solution has to be put in place to ensure that your website has 99.99% up-time availability. There can be nothing worse than someone trying to visit your website only to discover that it is not available.

Charge Backs: Do you have policies in place that takes into account possible scenarios such as charge backs i.e. a situation whereby a customer returns your product and requests his/her money back? God forbid, but if such a thing should happen on a regular basis – taking into consideration all the commissions you’ll be paying to the banks, payment solution providers etc -
this alone in capable of making you go bankrupt!

Sustainability: Moreover you have to seriously consider whether you are capable of meeting the demand of your customers for for your product or service on a long term basis all year round.

These are just a few of the things you’ll need to consider. We shall go into more details on this topic in a future edition. If you have any doubts about your business’ ability of meeting up with any of the above, then you simply aren’t ready for e-commerce yet.

Do you operate an ecommerce website? If so, what has your experience been like? We would love to hear from you. Feel free to comment below.

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