January 2001
Issue 1
Working For You - Introducing our whole team

Stephen Presbury, the Managing Director since he originally started as a sole trader just over 18 years ago. With specialised experience in development design, marketing, promotional exhibition displays and corporate advertising, Steve has had the foresight and vision to incorporate modern technology in the marketing arena. Three years ago he was a founder member of Presbury's sister company Bigwig.net, one of the first free Internet Service Providers (ISP) in the UK. Through this move, Presbury and Company has advanced into the design development of internet web sites, e-commerce stores along with many other related services.

Administration

Lesley-Ann Presbury, not only Steve's wife but also a strong support over the years, in her role as the company's Accounts Manager.

John Deacon, recently joined us in December 2000 as Production Manager and will be your first point of contact when any information is required about your work in progress with us. John has had many years of experience in this type of role from a wide variety of industries. This experience will ensure that all production through Presbury and Company is followed through in a professional manner.

Anna Bailey, our Account Administrator, joined in February 2000. Anna is responsible for the administration for our Internet and in addition, deals with Domain names, 0870 and 0702 revenue generating numbers. Anna also works in customer relations and queries for Bigwig.net.

Rebecca Manderfield, joined us in September 1999 as the Production Administrator. Rebecca is responsible for most client correspondence, from initial enquiries and quotations, progressing efficiently to the final product and job evaluation. Rebecca also works as the Copy Editor and is responsible for proof-reading text for all our projects.

Gill Hall, who joined us last year, is our domestic help and, as such, she is a valued member of the team.

Sales

Martin Steel, joined the team in September 2000, as our Sales Manager, responsible for all sales activity. Martin has a high level of achievement and has been very successful since being with us. Martin is a very valuable member of our team and is the point of contact if any further information is required concerning the services Presbury and Company offers.

Technical

David Dobson, joined the team in October 2000 as the Technical Manager and is responsible for the internal network administration, as well as external technical support and training. David was the main driving force behind our new ‘IT on Demand’ service, providing our clients with a virtual technical department whenever they need it. David has worked for 10 years in this field with his own business, prior to working for Presbury and Company. (www.itondemand.co.uk).

Phillip Ransome, joined the team this month to support the expansion of our ‘IT on Demand’ service. Phil has a broad experience in IT and its development and has worked as an assessor for North Leicestershire Information Technology Centre (ITeC). Phil now provides training and IT support alongside David Dobson.

Graphics

Daniel Liddicott, joined Presbury and Company in 1998. Daniel has a 2:1 degree in graphic design and illustration from De Montfort University and a HND in Design and Print Management, in which he graduated with a Distinction. Daniel's expertise is graphic design for print, advertising and new electronic media, including the Internet.

Daniel Hartlett, is another new recruit and is part of the graphic design team alongside Daniel Liddicott. Daniel has joined us from training and he strives to expand and put into practice his knowledge of design, through working here at Presbury and Company. Daniel's new ideas add to the innovative thinking, which is a main


Prepare yourself for IT

Do you work with IT, or does IT work you? Many businesses today have computers because, “it makes things easier” or “you can't be in business without them.” Either way, your business has them, but are they used correctly and/or efficiently? Aware of the important role that technology has in today's workplace, we have extended our limited IT services into a complete virtual IT resource. This virtual IT service provides businesses a cost effective, on-demand resource, from simple support to in-depth solutions, making sure you get only what you need.

BackOffice

The BackOffice suite of services is designed to make your office run smoothly. By realising the potential of in-house systems, businesses can operate more efficiently. We can provide peace of mind and show you how technology could work for you.

Databases
Disaster Recovery
IT Development
Network & Desktop Systems
PC Hardware and Upgrades
Systems Auditing
Virus Solutions

iNet

The word on everyone's lips is ‘E-commerce.’ Can this be of use to you and just what does it mean to your business? We can guide you, to provide the solution that suits your needs.

E-Business
E-mail
Internet Access
Web Design
Web Hosting

Support Good systems are only as good as the support behind them. This is one area in which we work closely with you, to give you everything you could expect from support.

Documentation
Help Desk
Intranets
Operations Analysis
Seminars
Software Licensing
Support & Maintenance
Training

IT on Demand is exactly that. We can tailor our services to your demand for IT. We will only give you what you need and want.

For further information please contact me: David Dobson, MCSE & MCP+I (IT & Ops Manager) on 01509 600367 or david.dobson@itondemand.co.uk


Client Spotlight - The Cutting Edge

Glendower Cutting Tools Ltd, began 2001 with the launch of their newly updated web site, glendower.co.uk. The site incorporates some of the newest web features, including Flash Animation and Dynamic Programming with PHP.

Flash Animation is an increasingly popular way of presenting a web site. It incorporates the very best in Internet technology and allows greater interactivity and more exciting animations than previously possible on the Internet. The new site includes a Flash Animation on the front page, showing a spinning cutting disc.

PHP is a scripting language, which can be used alongside HTML in order for difficult tasks to be accomplished more swiftly.PHP can perform sophisticated mathematical calculations, provide network information and more.


Talk Business

Time is money, phone time more so. Presbury & Company can help you earn revenue from the calls you receive. Now you can get some of it back.

Presbury and Company are offering an opportunity that could benefit large and small businesses alike. What if every time a customer called your business office, some of the cost of that call was paid to you?

With Presbury and Company’s Personal Telephone Number service, this is exactly what you can expect, with no cost to you or your organisation.

The system is really very simple. We provide you with a personal number that can be re-directed to a number of your choice. Callers phoning that number are charged at national rate no matter where they are calling from within the UK. Part of the charge made to them is credited to your Personal Telephone Number Account.

Added Security
Because personal numbers work by re-directing callers to your existing phone number, you can be contacted by many people, without them having to know your real phone number. Perfect if you work from home. Give out your personal number while your real number stays with family and friends.

Flexibility
Will you be moving premises in the next few months to a year? By ordering a FREE personal number, you need not lose contact with customers. Get them into the habit of calling you on your personal number, then when you have moved, we can re-direct your personal number to your new phone line. Business associates and customers will still be in contact as though you never moved.

Control
Your personal number could be changed at any time or even disconnected, whilst your real number remains unaffected.

Personal Number Benefits
Have two or more numbers for one phone line.
Change your personal number at any time without affecting your real number.
Have your personal number redirected to another phone line.
Earn revenue from calls you receive.


For more information on any of the topics above call 01509 600367
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