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Purpose of Assignment

In this assignment, you apply integrated office software and social media applications to resolve specific business needs.

Assignment Steps

Resources:

· Microsoft® Office Help and Training

· Other tutorials available online

Create a 15- to 20-slide presentation on the benefits of using social media and cloud-based software to promote and run a business. Include the following:

· Research at least four different social media applications that can be used to promote and/or conduct business.

· Explain the rationale and benefits to using them in the workplace, such as why or how they increase productivity.

· Describe the potential risks that a business should be aware of when considering using these tools.

· Discuss any additional technology considerations that should be considered before using these types of tools.

· Evaluate the benefits of using cloud-based and integrated software solutions to complete business projects, and provide two or three examples.

· Discuss new technologies and trends that may impact future business solutions.

· Explain how consumer or market changes help drive updates in business workflows and productivity software use.

· Discuss ethical implications associated with unsecured financial transactions, the potential leak of personal data, unsolicited communication, or other questionable activities.

· Provide a summary of your research and conclusions.

Use speaker notes to expand ideas beyond the slide bullet points, and include research supporting your comparisons. 

Cite a minimum of four sources, formatted according to APA guidelines.