Business broadband explained

The internet is ideal tool for business. It allows entrepreneurs the ability to reach a global market without ever having to leave the comfort of their own home. The possibilities of business on the internet are endless. If you’re thinking of setting up a business, or already run one, then this guide will explore a few the issues that you should consider about your broadband package in order to help you maximise your business.

Static/fixed-IP address are necessary if you want to:

• Run a server
• Build your own website
• Create an email address that sends directly to an email account of your own devising

For example if you were selling second hand books over the internet you could have a website called www.goodbooks.co.uk, and your email could be tim@goodbooks.co.uk.

Business Mobile Broadband

Mobile broadband is not just for personal users, business users too can benefit from the additional flexibility it offers. Mobile broadband is particularly popular with business people who travel with their laptops a lot and need to access the internet.

Broadband speed internet is accessed by plugging a mobile broadband modem (either a USB dongle or USB stick) into your laptop or PC. The modem runs on mobile phone signals, therefore in places where coverage is good broadband is fast, in lower coverage spots - broadband will be slower.

Mobile broadband is becoming an essential device for any discerning business person.

Here are some of the rewards to look out for when choosing your package

• Web hosting & email addresses - look out for anti-virus and anti-spam filtering
• Site creations suites such as EasySiteWizard to help you quickly and easily create a website for your business.
• Business Voice (VoIP) - receieve an inclusive VoIP business line for incoming and outgoing calls
• Extranet - provides employees with one place to store and share information, backed up daily and password controlled, plus more features included.
• PC Security - protection suites to safeguard your PC from hackers and viruses when your are online, and also from infected CD-ROMs when your offline.

Note: - Static/fixed IP address can give your business a real look of professionalism- great if you’re planning on doing a lot if business over the internet - The main problem with static/fixed IP addresses is that they can be vulnerable to hackers, so good internet security is an essential.