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Recessions are especially daunting for small business owners. You may think this is the time to pull back, sit still, and wait for things to get better. But entrepreneurship expert Rieva Lesonsky argues against hunkering down during tough times. You may actually prosper during this time, but not by hiding in the corner waiting for the storm to pass.
In tough economic times, it is important to be able to rely on server infrastructure to ensure your small business is more productive and secure. See if Windows Small Business Server 2008 is your key to survival in this down economy.
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Multiply Your Power with SBS 2008 and Windows Mobile
Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Mobile deliver e-mail communications, Internet connectivity, internal Web sites, remote access, support for mobile devices, file and printer sharing, and backup and restore functions at an attractive price.
InfoWorld Names Response Point Best Small Office VoIP System
"Response Point combines software from Microsoft and hardware from IP telephony vendors to create a phone system that is remarkably easy to set up, use, and administer." See what else InfoWorld had to say about this 2009 Technology of the Year Award winner.
Turn Your Office Green, to $ave Green
On January 3, CBS’s The Early Show aired a green office segment that highlighted several environmentally and economically friendly Microsoft products. Green lifestyle expert Danny Seo discussed technologies that can aid small businesses in saving money while also helping the environment.
Save Big on Full-Featured Windows Mobile 6 Bundle
Stay plugged in to Outlook Mobile with a Windows Mobile powered Smartphone. Get your e-mail on the go with this great deal: T-Mobile Shadow with Windows Mobile 6 plus a Bluetooth headset or car charger for $49.99 after mail-in rebate.
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How to create a PivotTable
To analyze numerical data in depth and to answer questions about your data, use a PivotTable or PivotChart report. Follow these steps to get started.
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Efficiency takes center stage for event promotion firm, revenues skyrocket by $500,000
From A-list concerts to local festivities, Promoter Line helps customers create exceptional entertainment experiences. But the company needed a technology solution to help its employees work more efficiently, especially from remote event locations. Within seven months of rolling out a solution combining Windows Small Business Server 2008, Windows SharePoint Services 3.0, Windows Vista Ultimate, and Windows Live OneCare, Promoter Line increased efficiency by 70 percent, expanded business by 40 percent, and boosted revenue by U.S.$500,000.
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Volume 3: Issue 2
February 2009
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