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April 1, 2009


Editor's Note
I think it's safe to say that if you are reading this, you use the Internet. And so why shouldn't your business take full advantage of the Internet too? In this special e-newsletter we bring you some ideas and tips for improving and expanding your Web presence, and making IT improvements at your company, even if your company is in your home. With the economy in a downswing, it's important to take stock of how you are using your resources, and make improvements in the best places. We hope you get some new ideas from the articles presented here.

Best regards,
Gail Perry, CPA
Managing Editor
editor@accountingweb.com



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