Karen Fredricks Completes MICROSOFT OFFICE LIVE FOR DUMMIES

Boca Raton - CRM consultant and trainer, Karen Fredricks, has completed work on Microsoft Office Live For Dummies, a $24.99 paperback scheduled for publication in June, 2007.

John Wiley Publishing chose Karen Fredricks to write the book following the success of her six previous For Dummies titles, all of which are currently available at major book retailers. Fredricks other titles were on ACT!, Outlook 2007 and Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager.

Fredricks specializes in CRM and contact management software. These programs are designed to combine calendar, contact and communications functionality with sales tools and reporting capabilities. Fredricks said she didn’t have to change her style much to write about Microsoft Office Live.

"The For Dummies books have been so successful because of the foolproof formula developed by Wiley," said Fredricks. "This approach is so similar to my own instructional style that writing this book was both a rewarding and fun project. After specializing in contact management software for so many years, it’s great to offer readers a look at an alternative online product."

According to Fredricks, “I was particularly excited to write this book. Office Live is a brand new offering, and Microsoft’s first foray into SaaS (Software as a Service). I know users are going to love the ability to access their data remotely, whenever and where ever they want.”

Fredricks has over 20 years of computer consulting and training experience, during which time she has acquired in-depth expertise in the operational requirements of a broad spectrum of businesses. Her company, Tech Benders, provides a variety of services to businesses of all types and sizes, including needs analysis to determine hardware and software requirements, installation of selected software packages, troubleshooting, software customization, and training. Tech Benders shows businesses how to operate more efficiently, and therefore, more profitably, with the use of contact management and CRM software.

Fredricks is an ACT! Certified Consultant and Trainer, QuickBooks Pro Certified Advisor, and a Microsoft Office User Specialist. She is the author of four ACT! For Dummies, Outlook 2007 Business Contact Manager For Dummies and Outlook 2007 All-In-One For Dummies.