Network-based business process for improving performance of businesses
First Claim
1. A network-based business process comprising the steps of:
- (a) receiving an Initial request from a customer computer linked with a host computer through a network;
(b) completing a log-on procedure to allow the customer computer to access said host computer having a main menu comprising business tools suitable for improving performance of a customer;
(c) requesting the customer computer to choose one of said business tools from said menu;
(d) requesting the customer computer to enter customer business data required for business performance analysis in said chosen business tool;
(e) processing said data through an algorithmic module of said chosen business tool to carry out a business analysis for said business tool; and
(f) providing a business solution based on said business analysis to said customer computer to identify process problems and poor financial performance of said customer.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a network-based business process. The process allows a business owner through a logon procedure on his computer to access, preferably via a website, the process of the present invention loaded on a host computer. The customer then accesses a main menu having one or more business tools suitable for improving the performance of businesses and is then requested to choose one of the business tools. The customer then enters customer business data as per instructions provided on the web page of the selected business tool. The process of the present invention then processes the entered data and provides a business solution to the customer. The menu includes several important business tools, such as plant capacity planner, determining optimal sales potential of the business, run charts, plant layout, business evaluation, sales & production tracker, work-in-process, etc. The process of the present invention is suitable for any business, but it is especially suitable for small businesses that may not be able to afford expensive consultants or personnel to run sophisticated programs necessary to improve business efficiency and profit margins. Some of the suitable businesses include, an auto collision repair shops, machine shops, grocery stores, butcher shops, barber shops, and manufacturing plants.
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59 Claims
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1. A network-based business process comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving an Initial request from a customer computer linked with a host computer through a network; (b) completing a log-on procedure to allow the customer computer to access said host computer having a main menu comprising business tools suitable for improving performance of a customer; (c) requesting the customer computer to choose one of said business tools from said menu; (d) requesting the customer computer to enter customer business data required for business performance analysis in said chosen business tool; (e) processing said data through an algorithmic module of said chosen business tool to carry out a business analysis for said business tool; and (f) providing a business solution based on said business analysis to said customer computer to identify process problems and poor financial performance of said customer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 34, 35, 36, 37, 49)
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38-48. -48. (canceled)
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50-68. -68. (canceled)
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59. A network-based business process comprising the steps of:
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(a) receiving an initial request from a customer computer linked with a host computer through a network; (b) completing a log-on procedure to allow the customer computer to access said host computer having a main menu comprising a business tool suitable for improving performance of a customer; (c) requesting the customer computer to enter customer business data required for business performance analysis in said business tool; (e) processing said data through an algorithmic module of said business tool to carry out a business analysis for said business tool; and (f) providing a business solution based on said business analysis to said customer computer to identify process problems and poor financial performance of said customer. 6O. A network-based business process consisting of the steps of; (a) receiving an initial request from a customer computer linked with a host computer through a network; (b) completing a log-on procedure to allow the customer computer to access said host computer having a main menu comprising business tools suitable for improving performance of a customer; (c) requesting the customer computer to choose one of said business tools from said menu; (d) requesting the customer computer to enter customer business data required for business performance analysis in said chosen business tool; (e) processing said data through an algorithmic module of said chosen business tool to carry out a business analysis for said business tool; and (f) providing a business solution based on said business analysis to said customer computer to identify process problems and poor financial performance of said customer.
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