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Welcome to Insight, the newsletter that delivers custom small business advice and technology information to help you succeed. Look for the plus sign to identify Small Business+ exclusives. This month, discover several ways how Microsoft Office and technology can help drive your business forward, even in tight economic times.

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With initial outlays for office systems running to five figures, does it make sense to lease your computers? Steve Strauss talks with Dell’s CIO, who offers some reasons for leasing that you might not have considered: lower initial capital outlays, avoiding obsolescence, plus available financing for hardware, software, and services. Read more about the pros and cons of leasing computers.

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Beauty boutique blends personal touch with technology, saves 70 hours per week

Brian and Lisa Esposito, co-founders of high-end beauty boutique Avenue You, were losing track of data, sales, and inventory figures kept by hand on a notepad. They also needed a way to reach seasonal customers during the slower fall and winter months. Their investment in Microsoft technology—including Windows Vista, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft adCenter—has helped sales increase 25 to 30 percent month over month, and their ROI from using adCenter is 7:1. That will make your hair stand up!

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