Your Small Business TV Series
Don’t miss the Microsoft America at Work
and series which
highlights business issues by showcasing how small
businesses are using technology to run their business.
These MSTV programs can be seen at Small Business
Development Centers, at community colleges, and on cable
television via PCTV. (in the United States only).
The fifth segment, which begins airing at Small Business
Development Centers and Community Colleges July 18, and on
PCTV (Mind Extension University or Jones Cable Network)
August 27th, features how small businesses are tracking
their inventory, customer, and employee information to be
more profitable and provide better service. See for
yourself the process these companies took, the questions
they asked themselves, and the help they sought in
utilizing technology in their companies to make the most of
the information they have.
To search for these and other small business events in
your local area, use the Microsoft Events Calendar or call
(800) 60SOURCE.
Special Offers For Your Business
These offers are designed for businesses like yours to help
you obtain the software and other services you need when
you need it.
More Value For Your Money
Gain Financial FREEdom with Microsoft Small Business Financial Manager
The Microsoft Small Business Financial Manager can help you answer key questions about your business
by analyzing your existing accounting and spreadsheet information. Now you can get the most from your
financial data and from this product with a special offer..
Starting July 15th, 1996, purchase or upgrade to Microsoft Office Standard or Microsoft Office Professional
and get the Microsoft Small Business Financial Manager FREE. When you purchase Microsoft Office at a
participating store, you'll receive a coupon at the time of purchase. All you need to do is fill out the coupon and
mail it in with your dates sales receipt and Microsoft will directly send your FREE Microsoft Small Business
Financial Manager. Take advantage of this offer and you'll be on your way to Financial FREEdom!
Network Value Pack for $999*
Share applications, files,
printers, host your own Web site, connect back to the
office when you're on the road, and communicate with your
workgroup with built-in e-mail. These are just a few of the
things that Microsoft Windows NT® Server Network Value Pack
provides to your small business - all for under a thousand
dollars, and all in one box! This value pack also includes
the new Internet Information Server.
*Estimated retail price
For the Internet
Microsoft Internet Starter Kit
(available at retail stores
starting April 15, 1996) The Internet Starter Kit provides
computer users with everything they need to get started
using the Internet, including: an interactive CD to test
drive the Web without connecting, Microsoft Internet
Explorer 2.0, 30 days free unlimited access to the Internet
via MSN, and a 200-page Microsoft Press book, Introducing
the Internet.
Professional Web Publishing Made Easy with Microsoft® FrontPage(tm) version 1.1
Take advantage of special pricing
to easily publish your own Web information without
programming by using Microsoft FrontPage version 1.1, a
critically acclaimed client-server Web publishing tool for
easily creating and managing high-quality Web sites. The
client portion of Microsoft FrontPage 1.1, which includes
tools for creating, viewing, maintaining, and testing web
sites, is currently available for the Windows® 95 and
Windows NT® platforms and is scheduled to be available for
the Apple® Macintosh® platform later this year. Special
pricing for Microsoft FrontPage includes:
- Microsoft Office for Windows® 95 customers will be eligible for a $40 rebate, allowing
them to purchase FrontPage 1.1 from their retailer for
approximately US$109.
- Current users of FrontPage 1.0 are eligible for a no-charge upgrade to version 1.1. Check with
your local retailer for availability.
Get Fast Access To The Internet-Get ISDN
ISDN is a
high-speed, fully digital telephone service that upgrades
your analog telephone line so you can transfer data and
access the Internet five or more times faster than you can
via a regular line. Depending on your business need, ISDN
access could help you be more productive. Link to the
Get ISDN for Microsoft Windows
site designed to simplify and streamline the
process of getting a high-speed ISDN line for your
Windows-based PC. From this site you can learn about ISDN,
understand what you need to use ISDN, download ISDN
software for Windows 95 and, depending on your location,
even request an ISDN line through a free electronic
service.
Microsoft Small Business Program
The Microsoft's Small
Business program provides small organizations with free
information and tools that help them easily plan for,
implement, and benefit from today's computer technology.
Microsoft provides a number of opportunities for small
businesses to become more aware of its products and the
solutions they bring to small organizations, including this
Microsoft Small Business Resource Web site, MSN (The
Microsoft Network), seminars, videos, and television
programs.
For more information on the Microsoft Small Business Resource program
Software Solutions For Specific Industries
Visit the
Industry Solutions
pages where businesses are implementing
software solutions for everything from retail point-of-sale
to managing their manufacturing processes, and other
business needs.
Where to Purchase and find Solutions
If you’re looking
for help with purchasing, installation, training, custom
application development or many other software needs, there
are companies, called Microsoft Resellers or Microsoft
Solution Providers, who are trained on Microsoft products
and are ready to help small businesses like yourself.
In addition, there are Microsoft Solution Providers who
act as Internet Service Providers (ISPs). These companies
can provide services such as business connections to the
Internet, creation and hosting of Web sites, and other
Internet or Web related needs.
Call Microsoft's customer phone line for a referral.
Microsoft Open License
The Microsoft Open License option
is best suited for small businesses. It is designed for
organizations with 25 or more personal computers. Microsoft
Open License is part of the Select program, a comprehensive
volume software purchasing program that can reduce the
total cost of software ownership and help reduce the risk
of piracy within an organization.
Product Support
Link to Microsoft product support area to
get answers on specific product use questions.
Microsoft Sales Information
Link to the
Microsoft Sales Information
Newsgroups to obtain pre-sales information on Microsoft products.
Other Valuable Small Business Web sites
National Federation of Independent Business
(NFIB)
Small Business Administration
(SBA) An independent agency of the
federal government to aid, counsel, assist and protect the
interests of small business concerns. Their services focus
on helping small businesses develop into strong,
competitive contributors to their communities. The SBA
offers many consulting services and their Web site is rich
with information.
Small Business Development Centers
(SBDC) Local resources designed to
assist you in the start-up, management and growth of your
small business. SBDC’s resources may include facilities
such as Business Information Centers, written materials,
electronic bulletin boards, software, and other means of
providing business development, business management and
business growth information.