 |  | Volume 7, Issue 11  November 2008 | | | | Microsoft Business Insight Newsletter Welcome to this monthly publication offering the latest business news, offers, and resources from Microsoft. | | November Highlights | | | | | Smaller businesses can actually prosper during a recession, writes columnist Rieva Lesonsky, but that won't happen if you're hiding in the corner waiting for the storm to pass. Here are some practical tactics to help see you through. | | | | | No doubt you have big dreams for your small or midsize business. Tell us about them and enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win Windows Small Business Server 2008 or Windows Essential Business Server 2008. And watch the on-demand Dream Server Webcast to learn how server solutions can help turn those dreams into reality. | | |
News and Features | | The wheels of business spin so fast these days that we often roll right over simple courtesies. But a well-timed expression of appreciation can give your business an edge in a competitive marketplace. | | | They're the folks who finance the enterprise, but many small-business owners can get so wrapped up in day-to-day operations they don't stay in touch with their investors. Big mistake, says business writer Joanna Krotz. | | | Using mobile data services such as Wi-Fi can increase productivity and profitability. But connecting isn't always so simple, or safe. Here are some road-tested tips on hitting the hotspots. |
Offers and Downloads | | Learn how you can find the right solutions for your organization while earning money back. For every qualifying product you purchase, Microsoft pays you partner-subsidy funds to purchase more products and services from the Microsoft Partner of your choice. | | | Get your own business Web site, hosting, easy-to-use site-design tools, business e-mail accounts, a contact manager, private online workspaces, and more. With Microsoft Office Live Small Business, it's all free. | | | Along with Word, Project, Excel, and other business-productivity applications, Office Professional 2007 includes the complete contact-management capabilities of Business Contact Manager plus Accounting Express 2008, an essential tool for managing your business finances. Download a free trial. |
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