{"product_id":"9798868830006","title":"Pro Freeware and Open Source Solutions for Business Money-Saving Options for Small Enterprises","description":"\u003ch1\u003ePro Freeware and Open Source Solutions for Business\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMoney-Saving Options for Small Enterprises\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePhillip Whitt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eComputers \/ Programming \/ Open Source\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the wide range of no-cost (and in some cases, low-cost) software and cloud-based tools available to budget-minded small business owners, solo entrepreneurs, and even students. While major players dominate the marketplace, many of their premium-priced products have strong, practical alternatives that are either free or significantly less expensive. For those trying to stretch limited resources, these tools can make the difference between getting by and moving forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book starts with an office productivity tool known as OfficeLibre and goes on to explain CRM and compression software. You will then learn about desktop publishing, illustration, 3D modeling, and photo editing software. As we progress further, you will learn more about audio-video capture and editing software along with Openshot, an easy-to-use free video editor. You will also learn about available project planning and time tracking software, and much more. By the end of the book, you will have also gained knowledge about security programs, as well as how to use Linux on Windows and MacOS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third edition of \u003cem\u003ePro Freeware and Open Source Solutions for Business \u003c\/em\u003ehas been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect today’s software landscape. You will find curated overviews of the most useful freeware and open-source titles for office productivity, note-taking, accounting, PDF management, project planning, and more. Each entry highlights what the tool does, the platforms it supports, and what commercial software it can replace — making it easy for you to evaluate options and make informed decisions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition includes up-to-date coverage of free (or low-cost) artificial intelligence tools that are reshaping the way businesses operate. From content generation and customer communication to research and marketing, AI-driven platforms such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Perplexity, and Notion are now within reach of even the smallest organizations. The book explains how these tools can be used to streamline everyday tasks, enhance productivity, and reduce reliance on expensive commercial software.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the challenging economic times we find ourselves in, this book may be more important than ever to help small business owners eliminate and reduce costs, and keep more money in their business. .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e You Will Learn to: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdentify and evaluate freeware and open-source software that can replace costly commercial titles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the fundamentals of generative AI and how to craft effective prompts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine free\/open-source tools with AI solutions to lower costs while increasing efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain familiarity with essential tools for office productivity, accounting, PDF management, project planning, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew in This Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpanded to cover today’s most impactful AI tools and AI-powered options to help businesses stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains detailed explanations and use cases for a variety of new tools like Notion, Akaunting, PDFSam, Floreant POS, uniCenta POS, EngageBay, Method Draw, Pinta, Photopea, G'MIC, HandBrake, Avidemux, Freedcamp, and many more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntries from the previous edition are revised and updated to reflect the latest version of the software and any relevant changes are included in the workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimarily small business owners, solo entrepreneurs or freelancers on a budget, and cost efficiency experts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhillip W. Whitt\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author and small business owner with over 40 years of experience in marketing, advertising, and entrepreneurship. Since 2000, he has relied on cost-effective tools like GIMP, LibreOffice, and other free and open-source software to help businesses run efficiently and profitably. He has authored several books pertaining to image editing using free software for Apress. He has produced several video tutorials for Apress as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 November 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApress\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9798868830006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50462400413836,"sku":"9798868830006","price":58.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9798868830006","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}