Recent content by alcomcomputing

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    Ready to help!

    Ready to help!
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    Disputed Invoice

    I agree, this sounds like it is the customers fault but the OP will need a rock solid paper trail to prove that the customer ordered the designs to be constructed and nothing more. Specifically that the customer refused testing and refused to answer what they are for. On this basis the hard...
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    Replacing Outlook 2007 today

    Outlook 2016 is not massively different to 2007. All our clients that have switched have barely noticed the difference. There are cool new features though like reminding you to attach a document if you've forgotten and Attaching Recent files (very handy). Outlook 2016 is available in three...
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    app cost = big pockets?

    You are correct, app development is the easy part. The hard part is convincing the world to use it. This is where the money gets used up fast. We do a lot of web and app development and it is the first conversation we have with clients. Are you aware that the app needs to be promoted? How are...
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    I want a Thinnggamy - can you help?

    Sounds to me like this thingamy can be done using spritely (google them) and a good web design company... like us (google us: Alcom Computing) ! :D
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    Consequences of not providing company info on website

    Have you tried putting the domain name into a website called centralops .net? Might produce some contact details for you. ;)
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    Profit Margins when Offering IT Support to SME

    I agree with everything that's been said already, but just a little side note... Remember to add your 'direct costs' to the cost of the parts. The simplest being your time. Take for example that you employ a member of staff at £10 per hour all in (taxes, bonuses, and Employers...
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    Community Introductions & Networkling [no links please]

    Hi UKBFers, I stumbled across this forum while surfing (the web that is) and thought I should join up for 2 reasons... 1. I think I might be able to impart some of my 15+ years business experience on to others that are just starting up. Hopefully they won't make the same mistakes that I did...