This feature provides examples of how small and medium businesses make use of popular software on their PCs.
The examples are not particularly complicated ones as we want to encourage you to try things, rather than to impress you by the technical prowess of the businesses concerned.
Each case study one type of software so that you can quickly find applications that might be of interest to you.
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How can we help you? The Snakes and Ladders of Computing
Word Processing and Desk-Top Publishing (e.g. Microsoft Word*
and Microsoft Publisher)
Accountancy
(e.g. Sage)
Spreadsheets
(e.g. Microsoft Excel *)
Databases (e.g. Microsoft Access *)
Presentation Graphics (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint *)
Linking it All Together (e.g. Microsoft NTª)
Technical Glossary
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(NB Items marked with * are
part of the Microsoft Office package)
Microsoft software products are used by the businesses in many of the applications quoted.
However other proprietary software can also be used in most cases.
If in doubt check it out with a knowledgeable advisor.
Every month, Durham University Business School will be covering different computer applications, from presentation graphics to databases, with the help of Owner/Managers from a range of different small to medium sized businesses.
This month, we take a look at Word Processing & Desk-Top Publishing and Linking it All Together with local area networks.
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