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Excel™ Enhancement
Many people use Excel spreadsheets for their day to day work but not many understand the full potential of the application. At Coded Solutions, we take your spreadsheets and turn them into more professional documents. "; str = str + "

These enhancements could be:"; str = str + "

Cosmetic - we change the formatting of your pages and charts to give them a high gloss factor. "; str = str + "

Security related - add protection to the whole book, certain sheets or certain cells. "; str = str + "

Functional - we can include dynamic dropdown boxes to help you pick and show data or add some basic macros to help anyone who uses the file."; str = str + "

However we adapt your file, it will be more user-friendly and intuitive to use. It will look professional and will inspire confidence in your company, both internally and externally."; str = str + "

Pricing Details
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prices starting from £20 per sheet
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"; str = str + "Make your Excel files stand out. Include menus, error checking, colour status markers, track changes, dynamic scorecards, etc.
Basically, make Excel work for you."; str = str + "
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Excel™ Automation
Excel is an excellent application but it can cause a lot of repetitive work month in, month out. When dealing with multiple spreadsheets in different formats which need key information to be linked together, what are the options?"; str = str + "

You could:"; str = str + "

1) spend time each day, week, month formatting the documents; removing columns to line up multiple layouts; painstakingly remove phone numbers or personnel numbers from people's names just so you can start on the work that really needs to be done."; str = str + "

* Or *"; str = str + "

2) automate Excel so it does all the boring, repetitive work for you leaving you time to get the more important work completed. "; str = str + "

If you have several spreadsheets that need to be consolidated into a single file, maybe with some error checking on the data, a macro could be an easy way to perform this work. It would be fast, effective and not prone to human error."; str = str + "

Your staff are paid because of their skills. Don't waste their time and your money making them repeat the same pointless task each month."; str = str + "

Coded Solutions has effectively saved companies several people-days per month by using techniques like this."; str = str + "

Pricing Details
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prices starting from £20 per hour
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"; str = str + "Adding custom macros to an Excel workbook or worksheet can save a lot of time and money. Whether you are collating lots of sheets, producing reports, validation data, etc, some Excel Automation will save you money."; str = str + "
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Excel™ Consultancy
With years of experience, Coded Solutions can offer advice about the best way to use Excel, how to incorporate it into your business, how to layout documents to be easily manipulated or consolidated."; str = str + "

With a bit of forward planning, a lot of hard work can be removed from Excel reporting and presenting. We can help."; str = str + "

It's good to know there is always someone available if you need to ask how to complete a task. We will be happy to email detailed examples and solutions to most of the issues faced by the Excel user."; str = str + "

Pricing Details
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prices starting from £200 per day
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"; str = str + "Coded Solutions have many years of experience at getting the most out of Excel. We can offer help either at the beginning of a project or if you are revising a current process. Work with our friendly, professional team to achieve the best results possible. Working from our office or at your premises, short term project work or medium term contracts we can help. No job is too big or too small. We can keep costs low by working remotely but always visit you at your workplace to agree the final specification."; str = str + "
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Excel™ Training
At Coded Solutions, we can offer 1 to 1 or small group training sessions tailored to your needs. You tell us what you want to achieve and we’ll do the rest, providing examples sheets, handouts, and expert advice."; str = str + "

If any of these topics sound confusing, maybe you should give us a call and ask more:"; str = str + "

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Pricing Details
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prices starting from £200 per day
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"; str = str + "Do you or your staff need some help and advice about using Excel? Many people use Excel but not many know it's full potential. It is much more than a place to store numbers or information. There are many inbuilt functions to help you in your working day and we can also teach you had to create functions of your own, specific to your needs."; str = str + "
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Web Design (level 1)
The most basic type of website consists of one or more static pages which show information about your company, like an electronic brochure."; str = str + "

Each page can be split into two parts, content and layout. The combination of these two things should result in clear and concise pages which will show any prospective clients exactly what your company can offer." str = str + "

We suggest a minimum of 4 pages. The first is the default or index page which will be the initial page people see. The second should tell something about your produces or services. The third page should have some contact details; a phone number, an address, a fax number. Lastly, it is common to have a page that describes your company or employees, your mission statement, your expertise. Of course, you can have any number of pages; the list is endless."; str = str + ""; str = str + "

To make static pages more interesting, scripts can be used to manipulate the content. On this page (services.htm), a script is used to display details as you click the list of services. Scripts can make the web users experience much more interactive."; str = str + "

Don’t lose out to your competitors because you think it will be too expensive. Coded Solutions can create a website to fit any budget."; str = str + "

Pricing Details
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prices starting from £25 per page
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"; str = str + "We have several templates that can be altered to suit your company. We will import your artwork and any text. These templates start at £25 per page and offer a cost effective introduction to the world wide web."; str = str + "

Alternatively, we can create a bespoke website from scratch built around your company image. These websites will cost from £60 per page, depending on design and content."; str = str + "

Please remember that there will be some extra costs for hosting the site (finding a place for it to live) and the domain registration (giving the site a name, like coded-solutions.co.uk). Coded Solutions are happy to give advice and assistance to put the whole package together."; str = str + "
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Web Design (level 2)
The second level of website design we offer can be much more interactive than level 1. We can attach databases which allow users to log on to access member only information or hold details of postal / email addresses. People can set preferences so that they get a personal experience from your website."; str = str + "

You could set up aplication forms which email you when they are submitted. People could ask to be added to a mailing list automatically. You could have a photo gallery. You could show adverts for your company or services which change on each visit. You could have a catalogue that was easy to update."; str = str + "

The possibilities are endless. If you tell Coded Solutions what you want, we will provide you with the best solution possible."; str = str + "

The ultimate website is an online shop where people can browse and purchase your products or services."; str = str + "

Many companies are setting up fully interactive websites. Don’t lose out to your competitors because you think it will be too expensive. Coded Solutions offer websites to fit any budget."; str = str + "

Pricing Details
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prices starting from £100 per page
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"; str = str + "Working from our office or at your premises, short term project work or medium term contracts we can help. No job is too big or too small. We can keep costs low by working remotely but always visit you at your workplace to agree the final specification."; str = str + "
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Logo Design
Working with a partner, we offer a competitive logo design service to compliment your new website."; str = str + "

We use a third party, professional logo design company to provide all our artwork. If you want something special, let us know and we'll get the right price."; str = str + "

Pricing Details
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prices starting from £49 per item
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Domain Registration
Your new website will need a domain name, like coded-solutions.co.uk. We offer a registration service to help you find and purchase the domain name that’s right for you."; str = str + "

Remember, thousands of domain names are being purchased everyday. If you wait too long, maybe someone will purchase the name you need."; str = str + "

Pricing Details
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prices starting from £2.65 per name
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"; str = str + "You basically 'rent' domain names. You have to pay a fee each year (or every other year for some) in order to be able to use the name. If you do not renew, the name becomes available for other people to buy."; str = str + "

For names ending in .co.uk, .org.uk, .me.uk, .ltd.uk, .plc.uk the price starts at £2.65 per year but you have to register for 2 years at a time."; str = str + "

For names ending in .com, .eu, .org, .net, .biz, .info, .name the price starts at £6.50 per year."; str = str + "
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Web Hosting
Your website will need somewhere to live. That place will be a server. The server will host your website. We can offer advice about which companies to choose or we can offer a competitive hosting package for all types of website."; str = str + "

Hosting can cost from £3.99 to £99.99 per month, depending on requirements. So it’s a good idea to ask Coded Solutions what you need and what you should expect to pay."; str = str + "

Pricing Details
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prices starting from £3.99 per website
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"; str = str + "You don't need to purchase your hosting service from Coded Solutions and we will be happy to give you advice if you want to use a third party. However, we offer a competitive package so it is definately worth asking for a quote."; str = str + "
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Web design and development overview
"; str = str + "If you don't already have a website for yourself or your company, you could be missing out on a huge, potential market.

As more and more companies set up websites, it is becoming very common for consumers and prospective customers to look at a company website before deciding to do business. This will be a first impression and it has to be the right impression to suit your company. "; str = str + "

At Coded Solutions we can create a website to suit your needs. Whether you want something formal or funky, traditional or stylised, we can provide a solution for you."; str = str + "

Allow more people access to do business with you - you open your doors to a worldwide audience."; str = str + "

Sell your products without even speaking to anyone - the website is always open."; str = str + "

Keep in contact with your customers and send them news by email - keep your company in their minds."; str = str + "

Click on the links to find out more about web design and development."; str = str + "
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Excel™ development overview
"; str = str + "Excel is a program that people either love or hate. It's used in many situations from accounting to producing graphic reports. Some people spend half their working life moving information from one workbook to another, copying and pasting the same information day after day. This is a waste of time and effort."; str = str + "

It doesn't need to be like that. Excel has some wonderul built-in functions to make life easier. It also contains a very good programming language (VBA) to enable tasks to be automated. This takes the pain out of using Excel and frees up valuable time (and money)."; str = str + "

Whatever the task, if it's repetitive it can be automated. If it's a form to fill in, it can be improved to avoid errors. If you need charts created at the push of a button, this can be done. If you need data pulled from Excel and put into Powerpoint slides, this is easy."; str = str + "

Call us for more details or complete the enquiries form."; str = str + "

Click on the links to find out more about Excel development."; str = str + "
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Consultation and training overview
"; str = str + "If you need help with any aspect of Excel, please ask Coded Solutions for assistance. Our consultation experience is wide ranging and we are happy to discuss small or large projects. Sometimes it is good to have a point in the right direction."; str = str + "

The training we provide can be booked by the hour for online help or by the day to cover all aspects of Excel. We prefer training on a one to one or small group basis but will cater for larger groups if needed. Coded Solutions will fit to your needs to provide a bespoke training plan for your or your employees."; str = str + "

Call us for more details or complete the enquiries form."; str = str + "

Click on the links to find out more about Excel development."; str = str + "
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Hidden Costs?
We try to be very open about the costs you will incur. Obviously, if something changes during the project, there might be extra costs. We will try to avoid these situations and will discuss this fully if it happens.

But what do you need to pay for and how much should you expect to pay?"; str = str + "
Websites
"; str = str + "1. You need a website. This could be a single static page or an online shop. Prices will vary hugely. Basic websites start at £100 for a template website and £240 for a designed website. Online shops can run into thousands."; str = str + "

2. You need to host the website. The site needs somewhere to live and this is called hosting. A basic hosting package costs between £3.00 and £15.00 per month."; str = str + "

3. You need a domain name (for example, coded-solutions.co.uk). This will be about £3.00 to £7.00 per year."; str = str + "

4. You may need some maintenance. This will usually be a six month or 12 month contract and you buy a certain number of hours."; str = str + "

5. An extras that you might want including databases, email functionality, scripted pages, etc. These are options which you may decide you want and you should price these up separately as they can vary enormously."; str = str + ""; str = str + "
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