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Air travel knowledge, technology, digital marketing and community activities, written by the HVSC editorial team, with cited sources.
TechnologyUpgrade and secure a running website: the process to avoid taking the site downProcess for upgrading WordPress, plugins, and PHP on a live online store: backup, test on a copy, update during low-traffic hours, verify, and roll back on error. Includes seven basic security layers and how to handle a website with injected code.
TechnologyWhat website management includes: 10 questions to tell whether your site is being properly cared forWebsite management is more than clicking update. This article lists 10 foundational technical tasks covering monitoring, infrastructure, backup, upgrades, and security for business owners to self-check, along with how to get help from the technical team.
Technology30-day checklist for switching to open-source softwareA 30-day plan with a weekly checklist for businesses to inventory software, test, train, and safely switch to open-source software, with a way back.
TechnologySoftware copyright compliance for Vietnamese businesses: where to startA practical guide for businesses to inventory software, understand license types, reduce the risk of using unlicensed software, and consider open-source software. Not legal advice.
TechnologyOpen-source ERP and accounting: Odoo Community and ERPNext as replacements for paid softwareCan Odoo Community and ERPNext replace paid accounting software and ERP? A comparison of licenses, features, Vietnam localization, risks, rollout steps and HVSC's role.
Study AbroadPreparing to fly abroad to study: a 6-milestone roadmap and where to read each step in detailHVSC separates its study-abroad ticket business into its own brand, Vé Du Học (veduhoc.vn). This article is a map: 6 milestones to prepare before the flight date, each leading to a detailed guide.
TechnologyAutoCAD and the open-source options FreeCAD and LibreCAD: how far can they replace itCan FreeCAD and LibreCAD replace AutoCAD? A comparison of 2D, 3D, DWG and DXF files, practical limitations, trial steps and risks for workshops and design offices.
Flight TicketsBusiness flight tickets: seat class policy, group bookings and VAT invoicesBusiness ticket costs usually don't balloon because of fares, but because of late bookings, repeated schedule changes, and no clear rule on who may fly which class. A one-page policy and a streamlined booking process solve most of this.
TechnologySwitching from Microsoft Office to LibreOffice: a guide for business officesCan LibreOffice replace Office in the workplace? A comparison of Writer, Calc and Impress with Word, Excel and PowerPoint; file compatibility, macros, migration steps and risks.
MarketingWriting content to be cited by AI Overviews: 7 techniques and example fixesAI doesn't read a whole article and then summarize it your way; it picks the passages that answer the question. This article covers 7 writing techniques that make your paragraphs easier to pick, with before-and-after examples.
TechnologyAudacity and Ardour: replacing paid audio software for businessesUsing Audacity and Ardour in place of paid audio editing, recording and mixing software: podcasts, training videos, call centers. A comparison of features, migration steps, risks and training.
Flight TicketsBooking tickets for elderly parents flying to visit their children and grandchildren: wheelchairs, companions and what to notify in advanceFor elderly parents, whether a flight is easy or hard is largely decided at booking: direct flight or connection, whether to book a wheelchair, whether to notify the airline in advance. This article lists what to do, in order.
TechnologyReplacing Premiere with Kdenlive or Shotcut: video editing for businessesA comparison of Kdenlive and Shotcut with Premiere for ad, training and social media videos; notes on formats, performance, migration steps, risks and training.
MarketingA minimum brand identity kit for small businesses: 10 things to have before building a websiteA brand identity you can use every day matters more than a thick handbook nobody opens. This article lists the 10 minimum components a small business should have before building a website and running social media.
TechnologyReplacing Illustrator with Inkscape: logos, signage, and vector graphics for businessesCan Inkscape replace Illustrator for logo design, publications, and vector graphics? A comparison of features, AI/SVG/PDF formats, migration steps, and limitations.
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