Software
—
A
Means to An End
Just as computers are a tool,
so is the software that you employ in your daily
activities. From Internet browsers to
e-mail clients to word processors to accounting
programs, software provides the interface
between the user and the computer to bring the
computer to life. Without the proper
software, your computer is not very useful.
But if you employ the right software, you can
manage your work skillfully and efficiently -
which is the reason you use a computer in the
first place!
Office Suites
 The basic word
processor and spreadsheet programs have evolved
into office suites - a collection of programs
that can interact with each other to help with
routine tasks and special projects alike.
We are especially excited about the new
Microsoft Office 2003. With an
improved visual interface and enhanced
interoperability between the components, we
believe that this is worthy of your
consideration if your existing office tools are
getting a little dated. The improvement in
Outlook is especially stunning, including
an e-mail spam filter that does a good job of
eliminating a significant number of unwanted
e-mail messages. Click on the link below
to find out more about this excellent product.
Microsoft Office 2003 Editions
Utility Programs - Specialized Tools
We are
particularly fond of programs that do something
extremely well. Utility programs are
designed to do just that. Whether it
involves file management, document creation or
any other repetitive task, there is likely to be
a utility program that can make your life easier
by doing it especially well. Some are free
and some must be purchased. Either way, we
can help you by finding the right utility
solution for your needs. Here are a few of
our favorites. Simply click on the program
name for more information.
Yardi Property Management Software
Ranvest
Associates is a specialist in Yardi Systems
accounting software for property management.
We work with Yardi clients throughout northern
California to support them with the hardware
necessary to run Yardi, as well as with
accounting issue support for the product itself.
In addition to Yardi Professional, we will soon
be providing support on the new Yardi Genesis
product. For more information about this
industry-leading accounting software, click on
the link below.
Yardi Systems,
Inc.
QuickBooks©
QuickBooks is a
flexible general account program that can be
adapted to any number of businesses. We
have used this fine program since its inception
and we can assist you with setup and
customization to make your business accounting
easier. For more information on the
various QuickBooks products, click on the link
below.
QuickBooks
The Right Software For You
Give us a call if
you want to know more about software that can
make your work easier. We can help you
find the tools to do whatever you require with
less effort and less hassle.
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