I'm curious how many folks have internet connectivity from their shops?
We debated the idea at first, and decided to do it with a cablemodem. I've found it to be an invaluable resource for Lifesaver program & price updates, looking up phone book info, placing orders, remote daily backups from the shop PC to the house PC, pcanywhere remote access to the accounting system from home, and most importantly; to access THE GRUMBLE.
Does anyone have any good or bad stories about doing this, or things I should be concerned about? (employee abuse horror stories, etc) We have it protected behind a router and use anti-virus scanners.
I'm curious what other opportunities might be available for shops connected with a 24/7 feed? Perhaps something along the lines of online access to print catalogs, limited edition pieces, etc? Now that we have this, Id like to get the most bang for the buck; but don't know what else is out there.
We debated the idea at first, and decided to do it with a cablemodem. I've found it to be an invaluable resource for Lifesaver program & price updates, looking up phone book info, placing orders, remote daily backups from the shop PC to the house PC, pcanywhere remote access to the accounting system from home, and most importantly; to access THE GRUMBLE.
Does anyone have any good or bad stories about doing this, or things I should be concerned about? (employee abuse horror stories, etc) We have it protected behind a router and use anti-virus scanners.
I'm curious what other opportunities might be available for shops connected with a 24/7 feed? Perhaps something along the lines of online access to print catalogs, limited edition pieces, etc? Now that we have this, Id like to get the most bang for the buck; but don't know what else is out there.