What is some software used in buisiness, finance, real estate etc?

Question

What kinds of skills, abilities & software are used in buisiness, finance, and real estate?

For what types of platforms, and electronics?

Answer 1

Many small businesses use QuickBooks for accounting.  This requires some understanding of basic bookkeeping principles along with computer knowledge.  QuickBooks runs on Windows and Mac and some versions have network capability.

Larger corporations will use Oracle or SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) packages which cover a wide spectrum of business needs. A popular finance software is Hyperion Planning.  Users should have deep knowledge of their business processes and know how to navigate through complex situations.  All of these packages run in Windows and Unix and usually in large network/main frame environments.

Microsoft Office is also widely used for word processing and spreadsheet creation.  Powerpoint is used for presentations, Visio for diagrams, and Access for database needs are also popular.  Skills required for these applications range from basic writing and math skills to advanced database and programming knowledge.  Having a creative mind and a drive to learn new features and functions will help you become successful with these software packages.

A good email and calendar software is also critical.  Many businesses use Microsoft Outlook and need an exchange server to manage the email traffic.  Users should know basic email skills and etiquette and know how to schedule meetings and resources.

Other skills and abilities needed for Business, Finance, and Real Estate are:

1) Understand of financial statements and concepts

2) Understand people and able to communicate effectively

3) Sell and negotiate products and services

4) Understand the market, competitors, and your target customers

5) Ability to evaluate the situation and strategize and execute the plan quickly

6) Manage multiple different types of people and situations

7) Able to learn new technology and use it well

Hope this helps you.