This website contains many tools for use by businesses and e-business advisers. There are template documents, sample spreadsheets and checklists throughout the website. Here is a collection of some key tools for anyone who wants quick access to them. Don't forget to use the Search function if you can't find what you want here.  

General tools

1. Your e-businessguide planner shows the contents of the e-businessguide on the one page so you can plan your exploration of the website.
    Your e-businessguide Planner (79 kb) 
2. Download a PowerPoint presentation that covers the entire contents of this website designed for use by e-business advisers in their presentations to clients and groups. There are three versions of the Powerpoint to choose from:
   either:   Full version (128 slides)  E-businessguide Powerpoint Presentation (1 Mb)  
   or:        Brief version (40 slides)  E-businessguide PowerPoint Brief Presentation (613 kb)
   or:        Click here if you want to download one or more sections of the full Powerpoint presentation.

Understanding tools

1. The getting started booklet provides a guide for getting started with e-business: the equipment, connection, email, domain name and training.   
    e-businessguide getting started booklet (481 kb)  
2. To help you understand how to register and use your domain name, you might like to look at this checklist.
    Staking your claim on the Web: Domain name registration checklist (23 kb)

Planning tools  

1. When you have read the planning section and thought about the key issues, this document provides a template for writing your e-business plan: 
    e-businessguide Project Plan Template (112 kb)
2. Staff need to be trained in e-business, but before looking for an e-business course have a look at this checklist.
    e-businessguide Template Document - E-business Training Checklist (90 kb)

Building tools      

1. In order to obtain a quotation from a web developer to build your website, you need to provide them with a Brief. This template guides you in producing a brief - based on the contents of the Building section of the website.
    e-businessguide Template Document - A Website Development Brief (124 kb) 
2. This spreadsheet provides a format and example of how to calculate the likely cost of your new website.
    e-businessguide Template Document - Sample Budget for Building a Website (24 kb)
3. This Microsoft Word document can be used when assessing web developers' responses to your call for expressions of interest in building your website.
    e-businessguide Template Document - Sample Expression of Interest Evaluation Sheet (111 kb) 
4. This Microsoft Word document can be used when assessing web developers' responses to your final request for a proposal or tender to build your website.
    e-businessguide Template - Sample RFP Response Evaluation Sheet (120 kb) 
5. When testing your site before launching it, use these templates:
    e-businessguide Template Document - Content Verification Checklist (104 kb)
    e-businessguide Template Document - Sample Usability Questionnaire (89 kb) 
    e-businessguide Template Document - Technical Solution Checklist (98 kb)

Protecting tools

1. The Australian Government publication Internet Security Essentials for Small Business, presents key information, tools and resources that will assist small businesses to identify, develop and maintain good Internet security practices.  Ten Internet security tips were developed for this resource to help secure your computer and make sure your business uses the Internet safely:
    Internet Security Essentials Tip 1 - Develop a 'culture of security' (87 kb) 
    Internet Security Essentials Tip 2 - Install anti-virus software and keep it updated (89 kb) 
    Internet Security Essentials Tip 3 - Install a firewall (73 kb) 
    Internet Security Essentials Tip 4 - Protect yourself from harmful emails (84 kb) 
    Internet Security Essentials Tip 5 - Minimise spam (85 kb) 
    Internet Security Essentials Tip 6 - Back-up your data (90 kb) 
    Internet Security Essentials Tip 7 - Develop your system with secure passwords (79 kb) 
    Internet Security Essentials Tip 8 - Keep your software up-to-date (80 kb) 
    Internet Security Essentials Tip 9 - Make sure your online banking is secure (85 kb) 
    Internet Security Essentials Tip 10 - Develop and maintain a security policy (75 kb) 
2. Fact sheets on various aspects of security were developed by DCITA as part of its 2002 publication, Trusting the Internet.  These fact sheets complement the tips from Internet Security Essentials. 
    Trusting the Internet Fact Sheet - How do I choose the best authentication system? (101 kb) 
    Trusting the Internet Fact Sheet - How do I make sure my digital certificates and keys are secure? (72 kb) 
    Trusting the Internet Fact Sheet - How do I manage my e-security when the service it outsourced? (71 kb) 
    Trusting the Internet Fact Sheet - How do I tell if I'm completing a secure transaction? (187 kb) 
    Trusting the Internet Fact Sheet - How do I set up a secure website? (82 kb) 
3. The Asia Oceania Electronic Marketplace Association has an online training course, Safety Net Online, which teaches you how to protect your computer and yourself when using the Internet: http://www.aoema.org
4. The Internet Industry Association's security portal website contains numerous resources: http://www.security.iia.net.au

Managing tools

1. This spreadsheet provides a format and example of how to calculate the likely cost of annual maintenance of your website.
    e-businessguide Template Document - Estimated Annual Website Maintenance Costs (23 kb) 
2. When evaluating your site with a focus group use this document as a basis for capturing their thoughts.
    e-businessguide Template Document - Usability Testing Survey Form (99 kb)