Help is at hand if managing contacts, dealing with inbox overflow and handling routine chores like billing and expense tracking leave you with too little time for what you do best.  | Guidance for Owners/Managers Staying competitive is critical, no matter what business you're in. Fortunately, today's productivity software can help even the smallest businesses get ahead and stay ahead. The latest versions include easy-to-use tools to track customer accounts and sales opportunities, plus state-of-the-art spam filters that can reduce downtime. |
Quick Ways to Conquer Administrative Chores | Guidance for Owners/Managers Make quick work of routine chores (and save money in the process) with hundreds of easy-to-use templates available at the Office Online Web site. Whether you want to build a professional-looking presentation using PowerPoint, expense reports in Excel or brochures or flyers using Publisher, take advantage of the free templates that you can easily customize with your logo and business information. |
 | Guidance for IT Personnel Are the productivity gains you'd get with a new PC and updated productivity software worth the money you'd have to spend? One way to figure the ROI is to compare the advantages of a new PC that comes pre-installed with Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Office Small Business Edition 2003 against the software you're currently running. |
 | Guidance for Workplace PC Users If your e-mail inbox is in disarray, you're not alone. One of the most annoying problems for businesses today is handling the onslaught of junk mail that floods workers' inboxes. Keeping customer contact information and sales opportunities organized is also a major challenge in many workplaces. These quick tips will help you manage your inbox for maximum efficiency. |
 | Guidance for IT Personnel If scheduling meetings is a constant problem in your workplace, check out time-saving strategies that will help your team collaborate more easily. Whether you want to view co-workers' calendars or check availability online, there are varied options that can reduce the amount of time spent setting up meetings. |
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