Making the Business Case for OpenOffice by Jason Leister
If you have been using a computer for very long, you are well aware of Microsoft Office's big stranglehold on business productivity software. After all, what kind of communication, mailing or other business document ISN'T created by typing in Microsoft Word, adding and subtracting in Microsoft... If you are a business owner responsible for outfitting 5-10 or 20 computers with productivity software for wordprocessing and spreadsheet work, you can't afford NOT to take a look at OpenOffice.org for your business.

Don't Choose Adobe When Working With PDF by John Deprice
While Adobe is the most known maker of PDF tools, your business will be much better off, if you select third party tools to work with PDF documents. ABC Amber PDF converter Priced at eleven dollars, this tool may very well be the cheapest PDF software on the planet. ... ABC Amber PDF Converter is a powerful tool which allows you to convert PDF to any document format (HTML, CHM, RTF, HLP, TXT, DOC, DBF, XML, CSV, XLS, MDB, DB, MCW, WPS, SAM, RFT, WS4, WS7, WRI, etc.) easily and quickly. ... This gives users a simple way to share any type of Windows document through the standard, universal...

Why Convert PDFs Into XML Documents by Reena Cruz
In order to meet the needs of cross platform transactions, organizations and companies relying on electronic based systems have resorted to universal formats. Thus far, the PDF has been a reliable tool in bridging and facilitating that gap between operating systems and business needs. ... XML is quickly changing the way statistical, financial and business information is transmitted and exchanged. ... Another standard format for exchanging business data is the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). ... For instance, an open XML standard for electronic communication, XBRL (Extensible Business...

Three Alternatives To Microsoft Word by Matthew Penn
Somebody called me crazy the other day for not having Microsoft Office, specifically, Microsoft Word, on my PC. Maybe I am. Or maybe not! On one hand, it seems as if almost every small business process today involves the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc). ... It’s not quite ready to be a business application yet, but will be soon. ... When you run a small business, you count every penny. ... I can compose a document in Writely and then access it anywhere easily. ... The only drawback I’ve found is when I try to open a document from a client which is based upon a Word...

Windows Vista For Small Businesses by George Christodoulou
Microsoft’s Windows Vista is the latest operating system in over five years after Windows XP. And according to some experts this new OS is not really worth making a hue and cry about. No, there is nothing wrong with Vista, nor is there any single compelling feature that can force you to change... Your business data is safe and secure on your Windows Vista for Small Business PC. ... With better built-in support options and more stability leading to fewer crashes, enhanced new security features, mobility functions, and improvements to increase productivity, you can just focus on what really...

Choosing A Payroll Accounting Software For Small Business by Aasheesh Jain
You need people to run a business unless you happen to be a one-man-industry. So, if you have employees, you have payments to make, taxes to deduct from the salaries and send the deducted money to the state exchequer. In case of larger establishments, these things are taken care of by the... If you have less than 500 employees, your business is small business for the purpose of getting an accounting software. ... A small-business payroll software manages payroll and taxes in a small business establishment.

Print Ready Business Card Files with Microsoft Publisher by Jake Gourd
Designing your small business identity when working to a budget that doesn't stretch to hiring a professional can be very frustrating. Print ready digital artwork files need to be created to a correct size, resolution and color mode. Providing poor artwork files to printers will result in an... To create a new artwork file in Microsoft Publisher select the document type Blank Publication > Business Card. ... Dimensions mentioned are for landscape business cards and should be transposed for portrait business cards.

Why Do I Need Adobe Reader On My Computer? by Deborah Baird
Well, you don't need it, but you might want it in order to view many of the important files that you might find on the Web. Files that you will find in Adobe's PDF format are common documents like IRS forms, product manuals, reports, business information, maps, e-books (electronic books) -... By clicking on that link, you are choosing a PDF formatted document - by the way PDF stands for Portable Document Format and is also the extension for each document. ... PDF files are enormously popular because of 2 main features: they retain the original formatting for the document and they...

Spanish Translation Software: Reach More, Expand More by Karen Force
Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. In fact, Spanish is spoken by almost 400 million people in 21 different countries. While it is the official language of Spain and many Latin American countries, Spanish is understood across the world. ... Spanish translation software is unparalleled when it comes to translating web pages, faxes, e-mail, spreadsheets, correspondence, business documents and letters too. ... The speed of the software can be judged from the fact that it can translate a 250 word document in 30 minutes.

Windows Vista Backup Features by Paul McGillivary
Windows Vista has been one of the most anticipated operating system releases ever. The many delays have only heightened the wait. But now that Windows Vista has been released, what features does it bring to you - the end user? Some of Vista's best features revolve around data backup and... Shadow copy allows for document versioning, which will help alleviate document loss issues. ... If you are the lucky owner of Windows Vista business, ultimate, or enterprise edition; you can enjoy the benefits of a complete imaging system.