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ICS Incorporated

Marjorie AlquistMIS204

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ICS Incorporated: Where are we located?

110 Moon Clinton RoadCoraopolis, PA 15108

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ICS Incorporated:

International Consulting Services (ICS) Incorporated provides export and import services to large and small businesses. Our goal is to help companies navigate the complex intricacies of doing business globally.

We offer a range of services including:Program development

TrainingConsulting

Third party liaison with U.S. governmentAuditing

Who are we and What do we do?

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ICS IncorporatedProjected Revenue FY07: $250K

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ICS Incorporated:

• Currently, ICS has two full time consultants and one part-time administrative staff.

• Combined, we have over 25 years experience assisting business in international trade and regulatory compliance.

Our employees

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Hardware

• System Components– Two laptops and one PC

• Input Devices– Mouse with each laptop– Digital camera

• Output Devices– 17” LCD monitor– Color Laser Printer– All-in-one unit – copier, scanner and fax

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• Storage– USB flash drives– CDs and DVDs– Storage capability on hard

disks

• Network– One network– PC: Server– Laptops: Clients

Hardware (cont.)

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Software• Word Processing

– Microsoft Word• General Correspondence, faxes, memos• Client/government/legal notes

• Spreadsheet– Microsoft Excel

• General billing– Description of services provided– Billable time– Rate per hour– Separate sheet for each month

• Database:– Access

• Client specific information (training, auditing, general consulting, dates, contact information)

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Software (cont.)

• Presentation:– Microsoft Powerpoint

• Training presentation• Widely accepted

• Graphic/Arts:– Packaged clip art and graphics available on Internet

• Web Design:– Under development– Overview of ICS, experience, services, contact

information, client testimonials

• Communications:– Email– Web browser

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Employee Data

General information Tax information Health care Hours worked Travel/miscellaneous expenses

incurred Payroll will be done using Quick Books

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Customer Data

Contact information Their products or services ICS services provided Frequency Billable hours Rate Distance from office What has generated client’s interest? Maintained in Access

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Product Data

• U.S. Government Regulatory Sources– Federal Register– Export Administration Regulations– U.S. Customs– Department of State– Foreign Trade Statistics Regulations– Treasury Department– Department of Homeland Security

• Internet sources for daily regulatory notices• Internet news publications and trade

resources

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Equipment

• Two laptops and one PC• Mobile phones• Blackberries

Access daily information

Communicate with clients, government personnel, and third parties

Maintain client and employee information

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Procedures: Normal Operating

• Purpose: To provide our clients with services, while preserving the integrity of ICS data– Log on with user name, ID and password– Standard anti-virus software on all

laptops and PC– Company policy regarding unauthorized

access and use of unapproved and illegal activities

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Procedures: Back UpClient information backed up daily on serverCritical files or data (such as digital certificate,

complete client systems, information prepared for legal counsel) also backed up on alternative storage media, stored in fireproof box or file

Files will be ‘saved’ while in process in the event of a power disruption or equipment failure

Employee information backed up on network, with hardcopy files maintained in fireproof files

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Procedures: Failure

ICS equipment will utilize surge protectors and the PC will incorporate a standby UPS

In the event ICS equipment or files are compromised, critical client data can be retrieved from alternative storage media

Hardcopy information of employee records, accounts payable and accounts receivable are available if needed

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Conclusion• ICS Incorporated provides export, import and

trade services to assist in navigating the regulatory complexities of doing business globally

• Conveniently located • 20+ years of experience• Solid, established relationships with government

personnel• We offer a variety of services• We recognize and value the sensitive nature of our

clients’ information and takes measures to protect it.

We welcome the opportunity to assist you with your international

trade needs in the global market.

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