The "Margie’s Travel Goes Online" series tells the story of how a fictitious travel company uses Office Live Small Business to overcome everyday business challenges.

Margie’s Travel gets a Web site

Business is slow and Margie is worried. People search for travel deals online now – and Margie’s Travel isn’t there! The problem is quickly solved when Delores reveals how Office Live Small Business makes it easy and affordable to get a Web site.

Margie’s Travel sets up an online store

John thinks they’re missing a revenue opportunity by not marketing Margie’s popular travel guides to a wider audience. Delores suggests selling them online using Store Manager, the affordable e-commerce service available from Office Live Small Business.

Margie’s Travel discovers Contact Manager

Finding a better way to organize contacts has been on the to-do list at Margie’s Travel forever. Then Delores discovers they can consolidate all of their business contacts in one convenient place – for free – using Office Live Small Business Contact Manager.

Margie’s Travel builds an e-mail campaign

It’s been raining for weeks and Margie thinks they could sell a Hawaii package easily – if only they could get the word out quickly. Fortunately Delores remembers Office Live Small Business offers a low-cost E-mail Marketing service.

Margie’s Travel places low-cost search ads

John wants to run online ads to attract new customers. He asks Delores what she knows about search marketing. She tells him she’s been eager to try it – and has heard that Office Live Small Business adManager makes it simple.

Margie’s Travel creates private workspaces

With so many tours planned, Margie’s Travel desperately needs a convenient way to share information with specific customers and vendors. Margie and John are thrilled when Delores explains the power of Office Live Small Business workspaces.