• Emails

• Document Management

• Calendar Management with Outlook and per intranet

• Spreadsheets eg Excel

• Word documentation for correspondence, letterheads

• Paint/GIMP

• Paint shop pro

• Power point applications

• Adobe reader for PDF documents

Other small business software:

• HR records = Software as a service gives you the option of a month to month basis for your staff, keeping records of contact details

• Leave management – staff leave is automatically calculated and can be fed into the payroll

• Payroll – Keep records or salaries, with PAYE, UIF and SDL automatically calculated and added with your company design.

• CRM and Invoicing– keep records of your leads, add in quotes and invoices to send to clients and see who owes you money. Following up your clients is made so much easier! 

Software for communicating with clients and suppliers

• Skype

• Email

• Conference call facilities

• Calendar management and reminders

• Tools for creating advertising / marketing material

• Internet Connectivity 

Marketing tools:

Paint shop pro

GIMP or Paint software which can help you create basic graphics for letter heads, logos and business cards. Click here for more information on free print design software. 

Hardware for small businesses and home offices:

• Laptop and laptop bags

• Monitors

• SSD Drive

• Mouse

• Printer

• Scanner

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