Learn how you can take complete control and run your small business with powerful, free open source software (FOSS). This book introduces small business owners to the power and security of Linux and other FOSS tools to manage any small business as well as the many advantages it has over expensive, proprietary software. While exploring the reasons for using Free Open Source Software, you'll investigate the assertion that, "The value of any software lies in its usefulness not in its price," set forth by Linux Torvalds, the creator of Linux. This book examines the use of Linux and also the other Free Open Source Software you need to meet your business challenges including the usual accounting, Email, web browsing, word-processing tasks. You will be introduced to advanced tools such as those that enable you to create audio and video clips you can use to promote your business or that can even be your primary product, such as how-to instruction. Most small business owners perform many tasks including that of administering their computers. This book shows you how to find and install new software you need to run your business and keep it up to date using the tools already provided by Linux and the secure, trusted repositories available online. It also explores how to decide which tasks to do in-house and which you might want to sub out to external resources such as advertising and contact services to attract and keep customers. Linux for Small Business Owners provides some logic, reason, and explanation for each of the steps that are needed and the tools used to implement Linux in your small business. It is a detailed guide to removing Windows from your computers and installing Linux and some commonly used open source software like the LibreOffice suite of programs, accounting, and other software useful to many small businesses. It also provides the information and tools necessary to manage and maintain Linux and applications up-to-date and secure.What You'll Learn Understand what the term "free/open source" means and how you can apply it to your business. Look at the operational and financial advantages of using Free Open Source Software instead of expensive, proprietary software. See why you will never need to pay for anti-virus and anti-malware software again. Replace expensive software like Microsoft Office with open source tools such as LibreOffice Review the factors required to make an informed decision about switching to Linux. Install new applications, updates to Linux, and the application software. Explore why backups are critical, how to create them, and how to use them to restore lost data. Who This Book Is For Ideal for small business owners and owner-operated small businesses looking to streamline operations, save money, time and energy managing the common problems associated with using more popular operating systems.

Sit Stretch Smile creates a union of yoga, physical therapy, and "universal access" to help you begin and expand your yoga practice, anywhere. Large print, detailed color photos and simple written instructions for each pose will ease your learning process. This fun, 64 page instructional book begins your chair yoga journey with guidelines to assess your chair for optimal positioning of your body for better posture, breathing, strength and movement. From there you will learn to rhythmically breathe and effectively drive your movements, improving how you sit, walk and play. Sit Stretch Smile contains four series of stretches that range from beginner to very skilled that can foster and expand your chair yoga practice. The beginner program will help you learn proper body alignment and focus on elementary yoga movements. As your skill set and practice grows, you can explore the popular Sun and Moon Salutations programs, all while seated. Sit Stretch Smile will improve your quality of life wherever you live, work or travel.

Sit Stretch Smile creates a union of yoga, physical therapy, and "universal access" to help you begin and expand your yoga practice, anywhere. Detailed color photos and simple written instructions for each pose will ease your learning process. This fun, 64 page instructional book begins your chair yoga journey with guidelines to assess your chair for optimal positioning of your body for better posture, breathing, strength and movement. From there you will learn to rhythmically breathe and effectively drive your movements, improving how you sit, walk and play. Sit Stretch Smile contains four series of stretches that range from beginner to very skilled that can foster and expand your chair yoga practice. The beginner program will help you learn proper body alignment and focus on elementary yoga movements. As your skill set and practice grows, you can explore the popular Sun and Moon Salutations programs, all while seated. Sit Stretch Smile will improve your quality of life wherever you live, work or travel.