http://www.brian-williams.com Consultant - How Businesses Use the Internet Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:40:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 2010 is coming. Smart companies try to anticipate and prepare for trends, changes and opportunities in the way they conduct business. Below are just a few of the trends which will surface next year. Social Computing - Enterprises in 2010 will spend more time on the use of social media and ... http://www.brian-williams.com/?p=71 2009 presents an opportunity for businesses to improve the way they do things and to re-think their business processes and methods. Businesses are constantly changing. The ones that keep up will thrive; the others will be left behind to struggle, especially in the economic climate we have today... yet change is ... http://www.brian-williams.com/?p=31 Today's company depends on their Website. Many company managers have a hard time determining the best course of action when it comes time to re-develop their Website's software. A smart manager is realistic, and looks at return on investment, various  what-if scenarios, and uses common sense. A good business Web site begins ... http://www.brian-williams.com/?p=13  There are several mistakes that businesses make when working on a technology initiative:   1) Not clearly understanding who they are (niche & differentiation).   2) Not looking at the competition.   3) Vague project concept & unclear goals and or requirements.   4) Poor staff (stakeholder) participation in the project or initiative.   5) Chosing the wrong technology provider, such ... http://www.brian-williams.com/?p=15 Which methods are you currently using to help promote your business or organization over the Internet? There are many Internet advertising "channels" you can use to give your business online visibility. Here is an overview of some of the most popular ones. SEO - Search Engine Optimization is the process of improving the ... http://www.brian-williams.com/?p=19 Peace of Mind is a Matter of Trust   Business technology is a complicated field, you need a responsible expert to give you unbiased opinions. Seek out the advice of an unbiased, trusted source who is technically competent AND understands your business and what you do.   Technology Providers often aren't business experts Business owners ... http://www.brian-williams.com/?p=17 What do successful companies do as far as making use of the Internet? Some companies hardly give a thought to whether or not they are really taking advantage of the power of the Internet. The Internet is no longer in its early stages: it has evolved, proven itself and has shown ... http://www.brian-williams.com/?p=8 Welcome to my blog. There are many Brian Williamses out there, including some famous people. I am a business consultant who specializes in understanding how successful businesses use the Internet. I have decades of experience working with business owners, general managers and CFO's. Whether you just started your business or your business ... http://www.brian-williams.com/?p=1