Start Your Business

Start Your Business

Starting a new business is no easy task; it seems there are about a million things to worry about. Don’t let technology be one of them. Microsoft offers a range of solutions to help meet many of your needs while starting a new business. Whether you’re trying to reach new customers, communicate with clients and employees, or develop great marketing materials, we’ve got tools to help you get it done.

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  Windows 8

  Get your business up and running using the Windows 8 operating system. Enjoy a more efficient user design that includes enhanced security and backup features to keep your information safe.
  

  • Windows 8 simplifies everyday tasks to get more done in less time so you can find what you’re looking for in just a few clicks.
  • Keep your valuable data safe with enhanced security and backup features.

  
  
  
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  Microsoft Office

  Empower yourself to easily create professional documents and presentations without having to hire outside help. Office offers products like Word, PowerPoint, and Excel that can help you create professional-quality presentations, marketing materials, and insightful analysis tools.
  

  • Transform your ideas and messages into professional documents with Word.
  • Impress your potential clients or investors with a stellar presentation using PowerPoint.
  • Manage and organize your email, contacts, and calendar with Microsoft Outlook 2013.
  • Keep your notes and information manageable with Microsoft OneNote 2013, where you can capture and share text, images, video, and audio in a digital notebook.

  
  
  
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  Windows Live SkyDrive

  Windows Live SkyDrive provides online information backup through a secure and simple-to-use interface at no cost.
  

  • Take advantage of this small-business solution to back up files online where you can access, edit, and share them from anywhere.
  • Store your data without worry, knowing that you can choose who gets access to your files and feel more secure that no one can get to them but you.

  
  
  
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  Microsoft Office 365

  Microsoft Office 365 provides anywhere access to your familiar Office applications, email, calendar, video conferencing, and most up-to-date documents, across your devices—from PCs to Macs to Windows 8 mobile devices. Get additional information about Office 365.
  

  • Work from anywhere with secure access to your latest documents and files using the familiar Office applications across your devices, from PCs to Macs to Windows 8 mobile devices.
  • Look professional when interacting with customers and partners with business email, professional website, and HD video conferencing.
  • You don’t have to be an IT expert to deploy, manage and safeguard the new Office.
  • Get enterprise-grade business tools designed for small businesses at an affordable monthly subscription.

  
  
  
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  Microsoft Security Essentials

  Avoid unforeseen downtime from security breaches by installing Microsoft Security Essentials to protect your PCs from viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.
  

  • Microsoft Security Essentials is free for up to 10 PCs.
  • Get real-time protection for your home or small business PCs.
  • Automatically runs quietly and efficiently in the background so you don't have to worry about interruptions or making updates.

  
  
  
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  Bing Business Portal

  Start attracting local customers. With over 2.5 Billion searches on Bing each month, you can’t afford not to be there. Bing Business Portal is a free business list claiming service that can help put you in front of all those local customers looking for products and services like yours.
  

  • Claim your business listing so local customers are able to find and contact you.
  • Customize your profile so you stand out as uniquely you.
  • Create and publish your own promotional deals when you’re offering something special.