Technology Implementation at Bead Company :: Computer Technology Business

Anyone who owns there own business knows there is so much work and dedication involved. You have to be on the ball at all times to ensure every choice you make is going to better you and your business. With today’s technology, there is so much of an opportunity to really learn how to excel you business nationwide. Having computers to help run your business is a great idea. This allows for you to connect better with other employees who may be located in different states. Meredith who is the founder of Bead Bar realized that she needed to make some updates to her company in order for her to succeed. Bead Bar is a company who specializes in allowing customers to visit the store and they can create their own bead jewelry. The founder of this fantastic company is Meredith, which was started in 1998. Her very first store was located in New Canaan, Connecticut. Since then she has been able to really make her company grow. Today she now has three divisions which are: studios, franchises, and Bead Bar on Board. There are a total of six studios. These studios are responsible for oversees the company’s six bead bar studios they have. The franchises sell beading supplies to the businesses that want to open their own bead studio. The newest division is the Bead Bar on Board. This division is designed for cruise ships! There is an average of 35 employees located at each store. The down fall for this company is they still use paper based forms. This is hurting the company with trying to keep up with the demand in the product. They have even lost orders, had incorrect invoicing, a nd delays in fulfilling orders. With this company growing like it is, having a computer system set up is the best decision for the company. This is a presentation to how the Bead Bar could use a computer network to help there business excel! One of the first steps needed when starting your plan of bring in computers is how many and which ones. There are all types of computers out there, you want to ensure that you choose the best choice for your company. You want to count the number of employees that will need a computer, also include some back up’s in case you hire additional employees or there are technical issues with another.