The Eminent Trading Company only operate with people who can demonstrate genuine experience of computer-related projects.  We have a very clear appreciation of the issues which face business managers and staff.  We are practical people, who speak straight-forward language. Most importantly, we understand why companies do not always succeed in their efforts to take full advantage of new technology.     The programmes listed below are just a sample.  Go to the bottom of this screen to find a link to eBusiness Gateway. Independent Project Managers Who is the best point of contact for an Internet project? - Design agencies, marketing agencies, web developers, IT suppliers, your favourite nephew... None of these - because generally they aren't the most impartial or most experienced resource. The Eminent Trading Company has wide experience of the market and the management of Internet projects from the initial scope exercises, business case preparation, through to specification, tendering and contract processes. Contact us to find out more details. E-commerce Strategies By building a business case for new investments and bringing people with us, we ensure that e-commerce developments are not driven by the hype of the Internet and new technologies, but fully involve those who will need to develop and manage the new work processes.  Contact us to find out more details. Web Audits Successful web sites relate directly to the organisation as a whole, and will present a good balance between appearance, usability and technology.  A web audit provides an opportunity to restate the objectives for the website, and to receive an impartial review of how well the site works at fulfilling these objectives.  The audit assesses the functionality against the trends in technology and competitor actions; it examines the behaviour of visitors to the current site; and it provides a critical assessment of the compliance with good practice for controls and safeguards. Procurement Audits The Internet plays an increasingly important part in the drive to reduce procurement costs.  But rather than looking solely at electronic procurement, this audit will provide an 'holistic' review, looking at the purchasing organisation, staff skills, purchasing policies, purchasing procedures, prices paid, cost performance and stock control. The report will also provide a rigorous and systematic assessment of the level of service provided and customer satisfaction and it will make recommendations in line with purchasing ‘best practice’, where applicable. Information Security Audits Rapid growth and constant change of computer information systems along with the take up of business on the Internet, requires that systems to be continually re-evaluated in terms of their ability to maintain their integrity, thus making information security a fundamental business concern. The Information Security Audit will help you to identify those information assets that are most vulnerable, prioritise them in order of importance, and work out a security regime to ensure they are adequately protected. Much more information is available at our Consultancy & Training web site: eBusiness Gateway.  Click the image.