Applied Business Tools and

Technology
CBUSTECH
Use and Access of Common Business Tools
and Technology
Examples of Common Business Tools
• Mobile Telephones • Keyboards • Websites
• Landline • Brochures
• Scanners • Information
• Photocopiers • Knowledge
• Notebooks • Facsimile
• Order taking • Manuals
handhelds • Software
• Laser pens • Email
Selection Criteria
• Portable and Attractive Tool
• Significant Small items
• Significant Small Tools
• Represent an investment
• Require controls their use or loss will be a cost
• Generally require training
• Attractive in terms of costs
• Susceptible to damage and loss
Finding the Tool: The Register
• Description • Other attached items that forms the
tools:
• Cables
• Brand or manufacturer • Power Supply
• Model or Name • Lens
• Purchase date • Memory card
• Supplier
• Warranty Expiry
• Purchase Price
• Department
• Physical Location
• Serial Number
• Asset Number
• Color
• Warranty responsibility
Storing Details
• Paper Approach
• Spreadsheet
• Electronic Document Files
Storage Location
• Desk Drawer
• Cupboard
• Storage locker
• Cabinet
• Shelves and Boxes
Proper ways of Using Business Tools
• Call Barring
• Overriding codes
• Personal access agreements
Proper ways of Using Business Tools
• Business Website
• Approval Process
• Software
• Should be on portable drives with their keys
• Social Networking Sites
• Social Media Ethics
Proper ways of Using Business Tools
• Telephones
• Restriction \s within the organization
• Emails
• Email etiquette
• Training with the system