Multifunctional role of women as a key driver for rural development
ICT tools for entrepreneurship The basics. Introduction.
Information and Communication Technology tools are an important part of today's businesses. That is why in this unit we will see how to transfer its benefits to entrepreneurial activity. It is important that, as a preliminary step to entrepreneurship, a business plan, and even a marketing plan, is drawn up to address all the important issues that will enhance the success of the business. Therefore, in the related material section you will find information on how to develop your own business plan and more. Don't forget to check out the "related material" section to learn more about entrepreneurship and ICT tools! Corporate image & tools. How do you show yourself to your customers?
The corporate image is mainly reflected through your company logo, so it is necessary that your logo shows what you want your customers to see of your company. Your logo must be unique, it must be related to your business activity, and it must also be aesthetically pleasing. Let's look at an example: Imagine you have a business that rents out rural holiday homes, called "Ruraland", which logo would be most appropriate?
The logo should be included in everything that can identify the company: social media, web page, packaging...
What tools can you use to design your corporate image?
Project management tools. How to organise my workload?
Organising work is vital for the proper functioning of a company, as it allows you to know what needs to be done at any given moment. Below are project management and organisation tools that will allow you to keep everything under control in a synchronised way on your computer and on your smartphone or tablet:
Communication tools. The coordination with others.
Communication covers two areas: internally, with the company's employees; and externally, with customers. Therefore, tools for communication and coordination with others are shown below:
E-commerce. Basic tools for selling online.
E-commerce is the practice of buying and selling products over the Internet. This can be done in different ways: you can create your own online shop, by hiring a company to design it, or you can use other platforms to create your shop, as well as using a marketplace. Here are some examples of tools you could use:
Remember to research the types of shipments you can make! Cybersecurity The basics. Introduction.
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems and sensitive information from digital attacks. Cybersecurity applies to many domains: infrastructures, networks, applications, cloud, information, storage… This is a practice that is today essential both at user and business level, as there are numerous risks that can compromise confidential information, such as credit cards, identification, etc. Below you will learn about the most common risks when surfing the Internet, learn how to create a strong password, and find several recommendations for keeping your digital devices and information safe. Don't forget to check out the "related material" section to learn more about cybersecurity! Cybersecurity risks. What do you face when surfing the Internet?
When surfing the Internet, it is common to be exposed to risks that can compromise the security of your information and devices. Among the most common threats that you are most likely to face when surfing the Internet are:
It is important to use anti-malware on your devices to protect them! However, there are more threats that you can research if you have an interest in cyber security:
Passwords. Create a strong password.
Passwords are used to protect your personal information, emails, files, important documents, accounts, etc., so it is important that they are strong. They must consist of a combination of letters, numbers and symbols (accents cannot be included), following the recommendations below:
Some examples of passwords that you should NOT use: password; qwerty; 1234...
Recommendations.
Below you will find a series of cybersecurity tips and recommendations:
Be wary of anything suspicious you see on the Internet! Problem solving The basics. Introduction.
Being decisive is a much-needed quality these days, especially when it comes to computers and digital devices. What happens when the computer won't turn on? Or when you can't hear calls on the phone? You call a service technician? Or maybe try to fix it yourself first? This unit will explore the most common problems and their possible solutions, and provide the tools needed to conduct effective Internet searches that can help solve certain problems. Don't forget to check out the "related material" section to learn more about problem solving! Common problems and how to solve them.
The following is a list of the most common problems when operating a computer, and possible solutions:
Sometimes simply restarting devices is a simple and effective solution! How to search effectively on the Internet.
Maybe one day you have a problem that you don't know how to solve, but it can be easily solved if you have the information you need. Therefore, here are some tips and tricks to search effectively on Google:
Remember to use keywords for your searches!
Summing up Summing up
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entrepreneurship, ICT tools, corporate image, cybersecurity, problem solving
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