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What time is this on other side of GLOBE!!!?

Technology has bridged gaps between continents. Around 70 – 80 % of multinational companies are have there branch offices, sites office at diversified locations. Usually people go and visit website, try time converters, asks colleagues for timings at other continent. But, being self dependent is mantra these days!! Work Around - Download a World Time Converter!! World Time Converter can be easily downloaded and installed in the system. Advantage of using World Time Converter Free You can SET time zones as per your choice , it keep them clocking all the time. Place shortcut in startup menu, hence no need to start it all time. Draft it in be only visible on clock click (so task bar is also free). Small icon “near date n time ” that’s it. BIG one, this software can also be used to for POP UP reminders!! When was last time your BOSS reminded you for pending TASKS !!!! What you usually use at workplace for write TO Dos Note Books (Which usuall

How to send noteworthy eye-catching Feedbacks / Email replies / Letters / Memos .etc

Days have gone, when office assistance was only one whose vocabulary use to count !!. With more and more people getting self-dependent, everyone need to be adverse with sound grammar and vocabulary, which is used in daily needs (giving feedbacks, email replies, letters, etc).If every time, you want to look for Internet, or do copy paste in Word to check aforesaid things it’s going to be very time consuming. Work Around - Download a Dictionary !! Simple WordWeb   is a free english dictionary, you can download easily from Internet. It is a top rated software that includes comprehensive English thesaurus and dictionary. Advantages of Using WordWeb Its Free!! It will correct your spelling and give you options to try. BIG one, it gives nearest words with same meaning. Direct copy paste from word / email to WordWeb and vice-versa. It includes a comprehensive English thesaurus and dictionary. Can be used to look up words from within most programs. This

Office Tips n tricks

Tip 1: How to Safe Guard your personal / official data? - Ever thought, how safe is your personal and official data over office LAN ? - At majority of workplace, one had to use shared computers (usually shift jobs, call centers, BPO) - All your creative ideas and hard work, can act as stepping stone for competitors Work Around Use a FOLDER LOCK Folder lock   as the name suggest is a file security program that guards data against unwanted access. Its an efficient data security software that can fight against security threat. Many work arounds to password protect the file/folder/disk are available but many times password can be easily cracked. The interesting feature about this software is that it not only password protect data, locks it, hides it and even encrypt it!!! Any type of data, whether stored in files, folders, drives, pictures and documents can be protected. It can be easily installed on PCs and can be efficiently used for hiding files from kids, friends and

Migration to open EDI [ecommerce notes]

Let’s first give quick glimpse to how EDI is setup, There are several ways to set up EDI. - A dedicated PC link to the EDI network. - A group of computers via modems linking to the EDI network - A dedicated server link to the EDI network Communication link could be: - dial-up phone line (such as ISDN line or switched digital services) - a dedicated link to the network’s local hub point. Required software: - Application software - Message translator - Routing manager - Communication handler Migration to Open EDI. The Internet and the transition to open EDI will change the economics of EDI by reducing setup and rollout costs. Migration groups: - A nonuser becoming a private network/VAN use

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages Seller prospective Buyer Prospective Playground in all online users! Wide choice, as usually your search used to end up Lowers selling cost, as not many taxes involved, apart from basic rules. Information could be searched precisely as per requirement Market is open 24x7x365! Market is open 24x7x365! Without much investment you can sell products across continents You can buy products across globe Buyer/seller have same platform Try your luck in auctions, reverse auctions to save money Disadvantages Seller prospective Buyer Prospective Every year, we hear new technology! Security, biggest threat for transactions Still many countries have deficient communication infrastructures In bulk deals / costly goods lack of trust with sellers Language, big barrier at times Even in digital era, many want to touch/feel before buying Currency conversions Not enough knowledgably about currency / tax rules Security issues for online transactions Concerned over warranty, sup

Models of e-commerce [E-commerce notes]

E-commerce can be spilt into four major categories: B2B, B2C, C2B, and C2C. Online Businesses can be commonly categorized as business to consumer (b2c), consumer to consumer (b2b), and business to business (b2b) business models. This means that any traditional business model can also be implemented online. These models have been discussed briefly as follows: B2B (Business-to-Business) Organizations/Companies doing business with each other. Manufacturers selling to distributors, wholesalers selling to retailers can be interpreted as B2B commerce. For example, bulb manufacturing company dealing with car manufactures. Pricing/ terms and conditions are based on quantity of order. Examples: shop2gether, metalsite, etc. Note : Check out http://www.golna.com. Ningbo GOLNA PARTS Co., Ltd. It is a B2B portal. It is a manufacturers and exporters in the home appliance components. Its products include washing machine spare parts, refrigerator spare parts etc. B2C (Business-to-Cons

Learning E-payments [Ecommerce Notes]

Now its time to know more about E-Payments. Basics Before jumping to e-com related jargons, let’s spend a while on basics on banking /payment systems. Banking originated in ancient era, where royal palaces, temples were used as secure place for safekeeping of grain and other commodities. Receipts for stored commodities were used for transfers not only to the original depositors but also to third parties, including tax gatherers and traders. Bank notes were introduced during 1694 by Bank of England as central banking system On following steps during 1775 continental congress issued paper money to finance revolutionary war. Thereafter in 1800s and early 1900 saw issuance of state bank notes, gold certificates. And finally in 1913 Federal Reserve act was created to further structure roadmap. Cheque : Its written order on a bank or other financial institution to pay money belonging to the owner of cheque to cheque presenter. Personal cheque is drawn on individual bank accou