Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 UPGRADE

This is a typical Microsoft product loaded with stuff that 98% of people don't want, need, or use. I prefer Word 2000 but you can't buy it any more. I had 2 buy this 2 put on a new computer which is the only reason I bought it. Also, the Amazon price was the cheapest I found.

They did a few things right with this release. The new increased cell variation limit is one of those & the primary reason 4 our upgrade(7 systems all XPP SP3). Another welcome feature was threaded performance increases & the ability 4 several users 2 be updating a single document at the same time. We also like the new formula editor. However it now takes three extra clicks 2 do anything like inserting an image or setting a print area & that's after you know where it is. One user with dual monitors has Excel hang the system & crash daily. Performance in Outlook & Word appear 2 be the same but now with a clumsy user interface. All & all, if you have used office 4 a few years & 2K3 is working 4 you don't waste your money but this is still better than the free alternatives.

Have mixed feelings about Office 2007. 2002 was much more user friendly. Plus some bugs occured with Outlook express not recognizing my email password, (STILL EXISTS) also had 2 reload the program because of some issues with Excel

It is an intense program & almost requires re-learning the Office program all over again.

Ordered this upgrade due 2 the very reasonable price from Amazon. Installed the upgrade, with no problems whatsoever. Very smooth upgrade & VERY glad I did this. Highly recommend 4 older small business users...

The new interface makes it easier 2 work around the programs, & the Contact Manager addition 2 my Microsoft Outlook has proven worth the money. I will recommended 4 a Small Business User that wants 2 be more organized & have the tools 2 prove it.

Upgrade only; previous version of Office required

Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 is the complete suite of productivity & contact management tools 4 accomplishing your business tasks. Manage customer & contact information in one place, while producing professional-quality communications & manage marketing campaigns in-house with a full suite of powerful tools. Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 integrates contact management directly with Outlook, 4 better control over your customer & prospect information, e-mail messages, phone calls, appointments & more. With Office Small Business 2007 you can save time, stay organized & spend more time with customers. Business Contact Manager in Outlook 2007 helps you manage & track your marketing activities Use Powerpoint 2007 2 create more dynamic business presentations - It features an extensive library of slide layouts; new tools 4 charts, diagrams & tables; quick preview changes & more Distribute marketing materials in PDF format -- convert easily from Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher & Access files

Microsoft Office Small Business 2007 Version Upgrade is a powerful & easy-to-use suite of productivity & contact management software with new tools 2 help you save time, stay organized, & deliver better customer service. Comprised of the 2007 versions of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Outlook with Business Contact Manager, this software package empowers you 2 create professional looking documents & presentations, build powerful spreadsheets, & manage your e-mail messages, calendar, & contacts.

<small>The new look & feel of the 2007 Microsoft Office system automatically displays the menus & toolbars you need when you need them. View larger.small>

<small>Tasks are easy 2 follow up on because they are included on the new To-Do Bar & within Outlook reminders. You can also drag tasks onto your calendar. View larger.small>

<small>You can customize the new information dashboard in Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager 2 display your sales pipeline. View larger.small>

<small>Business Contact Manager also combines contact, customer, & project information in one place. View larger.small>

<small>Create, preview, & send personalized e-mail publications with Office Publisher 2007 using new E-Mail Merge. View larger.small>

In addition, Outlook with Business Contact Manager integrates powerful contact management features into Outlook that allow you 2 access & track all customer information & communications in a central location. With improved menus & tools, enhanced graphics & formatting capabilities, new time & communication management tools, & more reliability & security, the Small Business 2007 package makes it easier & more enjoyable 4 you 2 get things done at home or at work.

This update version of Small Business 2007 is designed 4 use by those computers with the following operating systems: Windows server 2003 or later & Windows XP SP2 & later.

Which edition of Office is right 4 you? View a comparison of Microsoft Office 2007 editions.

Work More Efficiently & Effectively
The more intuitive look & feel, coupled with the improved tools, make Small Business 2007 the ideal software system 2 help you work faster 2 complete routine tasks & create more professional documents, spreadsheets, & presentations. Task-based menus & toolbars automatically display the commands & options you can use, making it faster & easier 2 find the software features you need. Thanks 2 the Instant Search function 2 save you time, junk mail & anti-phishing filters 2 protect the security of your computer, & new graphics capabilities 2 help you produce publication-ready documents, (complete with logo, colors, fonts, & business information), this software can increase both your productivity & efficiency, while giving you more time 2 spend with your customers. And 2 help minimize time-wasting future edits, the Live Preview feature makes it easy 2 sample your changes before you apply them.

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Improved Time Management
When work is busy, it's sometimes difficult 2 stay on-top of appointments & tasks. This is why Small Business 2007 lets you schedule tasks in Outlook that will appear on your calendar, while the To-Do bar presents a consolidated view of tasks, calendar information, & e-mail messages flagged 4 follow-up. To help effectively manage your time, take advantage of the templates & tools in Word, all of which make it easier 2 reuse content, so you don't have 2 start from scratch whenever you create a new document. And keeping track of important information is a snap thanks 2 new Excel tools 4 filtering, sorting, & visualizing information 2 help you find & analyze business data more effectively.

Manage Contact & Customer Information in One Place
To help you manage contact & customer information, Outlook with Business Contact Manager includes a complete contact management solution 4 small businesses that helps you deliver better customer service. This software enables you 2 organize all of your contact, prospect, & customer information, so it's easier 2 manage prospects, respond 2 customers, & manage your sales process in one place. Enhanced reporting features include over 50 reports that you can easily modify 4 your unique business needs, & new filtering capabilities help you forecast & close sales. You can also record all types of communications with a customer in one place-- including all e-mail, phone calls, appointments, notes, & documents-- & view a consolidated view of your sales pipeline by using a variety of flexible reports that you can easily modify 4 your unique business needs. You also can track & manage project tasks & even transfer tasks 2 coworkers. For added flexibility, you can work offline on your laptop or Pocket PC, & then synchronize data when you return 2 the office.

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Produce Professional-Looking Marketing Materials & Campaigns In-House
Small Business 2007 makes it a snap 2 manage the entire marketing process so you save the time & expense of hiring an outside service. Create & distribute professional-looking marketing materials & campaigns 4 print, e-mail, & the Web by using Publisher. Then use Outlook with Business Contact Manager & Publisher together 2 track & manage marketing campaign activities, including compiling mailing lists, distributing materials, & tracking your results. You also can access the library of customizable templates in PowerPoint 2 create professional-looking presentations that enhance your business identity. If you need 2 merge information from multiple sources, combine & filter mailing lists & data from Excel, Outlook, Outlook with Business Contact Manager, & Access 2 create personalized print & e-mail materials & build customized collateral such as catalogs & datasheets.

Dynamic Presentations
One of the most effective ways 2 inspire both employees & customers is 2 impress them with a dynamic presentation. With its extensive library of customizable themes & slide layouts, PowerPoint helps you 2 create powerful charts, SmartArt graphics, & tables, while giving you the time-saving option of quickly previewing formatting changes so your final result is ready 2 go. You can also use the PDF file format 4 easier document distribution & high-quality printing. No matter what you need 2 help your business thrive, Small Business 2007 can make it possible.