Managers Meet Customers Online

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Computer is a machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions.Originally, the term “computer” referred to a person who performed numerical calculations (a human computer), often with the aid of a mechanical calculating device.

1. Keyboard terminals

 A device in a system or communications network at which data can either enter or leave.

2. Push-Button Terminals

3. Point of sale terminals - Point of sale or point of service (POS or PoS) can mean a retail shop, a checkout counter in a shop, or the location where a transaction occurs. More specifically, the point of sale often refers to the hardware and software used for checkouts – the equivalent of an electronic cash register. Point of sale systems are used in supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, stadiums, and casinos, as well as almost any type of retail establishment.

4. Data collection terminals - is a special type of terminals that has been designed for use by factory employees.

5. Cluster Control Unit - establishes the connection between the terminals that is controls and other devices and channels.

6. Modem - are designed to operate at certain speeds usually 500, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600 bits for second and up.

-          (from modulator-demodulator) is a device that modulates an analog carrier signal to encode digital information, and also demodulates such a carrier signal to decode the transmitted information. The goal is to produce a signal that can be transmitted easily and decoded to reproduce the original digital data. Modems can be used over any means of transmitting analog signals, from driven diodes to radio.

7. Multiplexer - a multiplexer or mux is a device that performs multiplexing; it selects one of many analog or digital input signals and outputs that into a single line. Multiplexer makes it possible for several signals to share one expensive device or other resource

-          is the device that permits the simultaneous sending and receiving of multiple messages.

8. Host-performs the data processing for the network.

9. Telecommunications Monitor - the datacom software in the host.

10. Time Sharing Network - consists of a single computer shared by multiple users who gain success by means of terminals.

11. Client Server Computing - is an approach to network use that is based on the concept that some functions are handled.

12. Common Carrier -a private company that provides communications service for a fee.

             A common carrier is a business that transports people, goods,   or services and offers its services to the general public under license or  authority provided by a regulatory body.

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ONLINE AUCTION BUSINESS: Communicating to Customers Online

(by: Romelyn)

Nowadays, business man/woman use internet as another way to communicate to their customers. Its very easy because you just click here and there in the internet, and poof! you’re customers will be connected to you. You can also post or advertise you’re products or services offered online.

Some people start a business as a small one. But as they start advertising their business online for the customers to know that they’re selling something, the customers will be interested to buy. It’s another way to earn profit. Like other companies or business people, for them, internet is one of the most useful way to advertise their products and communicate to their customers.

Some of online business advertisements are cellphones (gadgets), luxurious cars, even fashionable things, house interior designing, etc. That’s why people who are interested and those who are looking for these products and services are just browsing the internet because there are so many products and services offered there.

Here are some Ways to make Customers Buy Products:

1. Freebies
2. Instant Contest
3. Charity Works
4. Community Involvement
5. Celebrations

Tips to Generate Repeat Business

1. Deliver the goods
2. Be honest
3. Be reliable
4. Solicit Feedback
5. Show Appreciation
6. Incentives
7. Go the extra mile
8. Stay in touch
9. Treat loyal customers as Friends

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