http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk Access our latest know-how guides to provide support in running your business. daily 1 2007-05-26T08:55:23Z http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk/small-business-section/know-how-guides/writing-an-abstract Abstracts are formal summaries writers prepare of their completed work and. are important tools for readers, especially as they try to keep up with an explosion of information in print and on the Internet They act as a condensed version of a longer piece of writing that highlights the major points covered, concisely describes the content and scope of the writing, and reviews the writing's contents in abbreviated form. No publisher admin 2007-05-25T08:35:05Z KnowHow Guide http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk/small-business-section/know-how-guides/consumer-market-information Information on consumer markets is mainly found in market research reports, opinion surveys and from an array of statistical material. No publisher admin 2007-05-25T08:36:00Z KnowHow Guide http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk/small-business-section/know-how-guides/copyright-law-briefing This fact sheet provides a brief outline on the workings of what is a complex area of law. Legal advice should be sought before making any decisions. No publisher admin 2007-11-01T17:11:04Z KnowHow Guide http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk/small-business-section/know-how-guides/copyright-notices-and-disclaimers A copyright notice is a piece of text which accompanies a work and expresses the rights and wishes of the copyright owner (s). All “authors” of text or copyright material should include one with their work. It should announce that copyright exists in the work, make it clear who is the copyright owner, deter infringers and prevent ignorance being used as a defence in disputes. No publisher admin 2007-11-01T17:12:06Z KnowHow Guide http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk/small-business-section/know-how-guides/content-provider-writing Web entrepreneurs increasingly understand that attractive prices, huge inventories and responsive online ordering aren't enough to spark fantastic traffic. They call the missing ingredient "content" and crave its power to inspire repeat visits. They lack the skills to generate "content" themselves, though, and who's in an ideal position to satisfy this craving? Writers No publisher admin 2007-05-25T08:41:42Z KnowHow Guide http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk/small-business-section/know-how-guides/copyright-licensing This is a complex area of law and this fact sheet can only outline the basic procedures of copyright licensing. Legal advice should always be taken in financial decisions. The fact sheet covers both the rights of the copyright license holder and the user and lays out the general working principles and practices. No publisher admin 2007-05-25T08:42:25Z KnowHow Guide http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk/small-business-section/know-how-guides/copyright-protection This exists where you have used some element of skill, effort or judgement in expressing, representing or compiling materials, the result, regardless of quality, and whether in written, artistic or in other forms, may benefit from copyright protection. Please not that this fact sheet only presents a broad outline of the law and copyright regards a business or individual and does not cover very aspect of this complicated area of law. No publisher admin 2007-05-25T08:43:25Z KnowHow Guide http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk/small-business-section/know-how-guides/leading-a-discussion In any research work for a business purpose you will be expected to be competent in generating, leading, and facilitating discussion about a particular topic. No publisher admin 2007-05-25T08:45:36Z KnowHow Guide http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk/small-business-section/know-how-guides/e-books-explained An e-book is simply a book. The difference lies in the construction; rather than going though the print process, an electronic book is formatted to fit on your computer screen, e-book reader or a device like a Palm Pilot, in a variety of programmes. No publisher admin 2007-05-25T08:46:15Z KnowHow Guide http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk/small-business-section/know-how-guides/electronic-copyright This fact sheet provides guidance on electronic copyright, with particular reference to copying material from the Web. It does not constitute official legal advice. No publisher admin 2007-05-25T08:46:58Z KnowHow Guide http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk/small-business-section/know-how-guides/marketing-your-e-book Writing your new eBook is easy and getting it e-Published is almost just as easy. Persuading customers to pay real money for your virtual words? Now that is really the hard part. e-Authors are quickly finding that just because their work is e-Published, doesn't mean it's also profitable. No publisher admin 2007-05-25T08:47:45Z KnowHow Guide http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk/small-business-section/know-how-guides/think-like-a-genius Even if you're not a genius, you can use the same strategies as Aristotle and Einstein to harness the power of your creative mind and better manage your future. No publisher admin 2007-05-25T08:48:25Z KnowHow Guide http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk/small-business-section/know-how-guides/industrial-markets-information Industrial markets are distinguished from consumer markets by purchases which are made on behalf of organisations rather than by individuals. Information on industrial markets may be found in market research reports, trade journals and newsletters. However, this research is usually very expensive and this limits availability. If accessing industrial market research reports proves too expensive, it is worth considering more accessible sources such as trade journals and newsletters that will often contain market summaries. No publisher admin 2007-05-25T08:49:07Z KnowHow Guide http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk/small-business-section/know-how-guides/sale-transfer-purchase-of-intellectual-property-rights Intellectual property rights (IPRs), like any other property, can be sold or given away or licensed. This fact sheet deals with disposal or assignment. Licensing details are provided in another fact sheet. No publisher admin 2007-05-25T08:49:58Z KnowHow Guide http://extranet.sfedi.co.uk/small-business-section/know-how-guides/managing-business-informaiton-overload The amount of information available to us is increasing with each passing year. Accordingly, we are all expected to absorb and respond to more information than ever before. There are a number of reasons for this. 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