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INTERNET BROWSERS |
There are a wide range of Internet browsers available now which are free to download |
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Internet Explorer |
Probably the most well-known browser available. Note that most websites are designed for Internet Explorer and some features may not work on other browsers. Click on 'Downloads & Trials', then 'Download Center'. |
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Netscape Navigator |
Click on 'Browser' to download. |
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Mozilla Firefox |
A popular alternative browser. |
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Opera |
Another alternative browser, with a lot of 'widgets' (extra features which can be downloaded and added, including things such as automatically updated cricket scores). |
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Avant |
Another alternative browser. |
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TRIAL VERSIONS |
Many popular software programs offer free trial versions for download. This allows you to play around with software before you make the decision to buy it. Usually, files you create with the trial version can be transferred easily to the full version of the software if you choose to purchase it.
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Microsoft Products |
Click on 'Downloads and Trials' to download trial versions of various Microsoft programs, including Office, Publisher, etc. Note that some trial versions are only available to US citizens - see individual descriptions for details. |
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MYOB Products |
Click on 'Products & Services' and choose 'Small Businesses' for information on the various products available. Select 'Test Drive MYOB software' to download trial versions. |
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Quicken Products |
Click on 'Downloads & Updates' to access trial versions of many Quicken products. |
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NOD32 Virus Protection |
Click on 'Download' to access a trial version of the NOD32 Anti-Virus system. |
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McAfee's Virus Protection |
Under 'Useful Links', click on 'Downloads', then select 'Free Product Evaluations' (for Small & Medium Business products) or '30-day free trials' (for Home & Home Office products). |
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Norton Virus Protection |
Click on 'Trialware Centre' to download trial versions of Norton Anti-Virus software. |
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Adobe Products |
Click on 'Downloads', then 'Trial Downloads' to access trial versions of many Adobe products, including Acrobat, PageMaker, Photoshop, Postscript and Dreamweaver. |
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Corel Products |
Select 'Australia from the drop-down menu, then click on 'Trials' to download trial versions of Paint Shop Pro, Photo Album, WordPerfect, and other Corel products. |
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OTHER FREE DOWNLOADS |
Downloads available free on the Internet include spyware protection, virus protection, and a variety of other useful tools. |
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Open Office |
A free suite of software including a word processor, spreadsheet and database program. |
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Font Diner |
Click on the graphic, then select 'Free Silverware' (at the bottom of the page) to access a list of fonts which are free to download. |
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Microsoft Clipart & Templates
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Click on 'Downloads and Trials' to access a variety of free downloads, including clipart and office templates. |
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Adobe Reader |
Click on 'Get Adobe Reader' to download a program which will enable you to read PDF documents. |
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CutePDF Writer |
CutePDF Writer is a nifty little program which allows you to print normal documents (eg, documents created in Microsoft Word) as a PDF. It acts like a printer, and is accessed via the Print function in the program you are using but, instead of printing, saves the document as PDF. Click on 'Download CutePDF Writer' and follow the instructions to download this. |
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Spybot
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Spybot is a free spyware protection program. |
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AdAware SE Personal |
Lavasoft offers a free anti-spyware program for home use; click on 'Products' and select 'Ad-Aware SE Personal' to download it. |
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AVG Anti-Virus - Free Version |
Grisoft offers a free version of its AVG Anti-Virus system; click on 'Products' and scroll to the bottom of the screen to download it. |
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OTHER USEFUL SITES |
Here is an assortment of other sites you may find useful. |
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XE Currency Converter |
An easy-to-use online currency converter. |
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Worksafe |
Use this site to access information on workplace health and safety in Victoria, including a variety of useful forms and publications. |
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Business Victoria |
Heaps of information for current and future business owners; see the Resource Centre for step-by-step guides through business processes such as starting a business, and other useful resources. |
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Australian Tax Office |
Lots of information for businesses and individuals; you can also order Booklets & Publications, use a variety of calculators and tools, investigate online services, etc. |
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Parents Returning to Earning |
The Victorian government has a grant available to eligible parents that will cover course
costs for our Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts clerical) and
Certificate IV in Financial Services (Bookkeeping), the grant may also cover child care
and some other costs. See their website for more details. |
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Women Making It Work |
Women Making It Work is a
businesswomen's network operating Casey and Cardinia Shires. Check out their
website for details of network events (most of which are open to non-members as
well as members), a members' directory, and information on how to join. |
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Business Network International |
Business Network International (BNI)
is a networking organisation that helps small businesses form useful links with
other in their areas. Members are formed into local chapters, which meet
regularly and provide each other with referrals. The underlying idea is that you
get to know the other members in order to feel comfortable sending them
referrals (and vice versa). |
